Blind and Visually Impaired Painters & Musicians - December 17, 2024

Houston, TX US
December 17, 2024

“Blind and Visually Impaired Painters & Musicians”

Presented by
Dr. Richard Fish, FACS
 

 

In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Houston Methodist (HM) employeeFree 
Physician (HMCC ACO PCP)Free
Physician (HMPAQ)Free
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)$35  
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)Free
Resident / Fellow (No CME)Free
Allied Health Professional / All OthersFree

Learning Objectives

        • Discuss basic ocular anatomy and how various eye conditions and diseases have affected the works of prominent painters like Monet, Degas, Munch, O’Keeffe, and Cassatt.
        • Identify some prominent blind musicians and composers throughout ancient and modern history and what conditions caused their blindness.
        • Explain the fascinating and  frequent connection between blindness and outstanding musical ability and its neurological underpinnings.
        • Share the appreciation and evolution of treatments for the conditions that these artists suffered from and how ophthalmologists would treat these historically blinding conditions in the present day.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
11/12/2024
Course expires: 
01/17/2025
Event starts: 
12/17/2024 - 3:30pm CST
Event ends: 
12/17/2024 - 4:30pm CST
Cost:
$35.00
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Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Ave.
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2 Floor
Houston, TX 77030
United States

 

 

Keynote Lecture:

Dr. Richard Fish, MD, FACS

Physicians

Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Houston Methodist designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$35.00
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FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Houston Methodist (HM) employeeFree 
Physician (HMCC ACO PCP)Free
Physician (HMPAQ)Free
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)$35  
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)Free
Resident / Fellow (No CME)Free
Allied Health Professional / All OthersFree