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34 | EYEWORLD DAILY NEWS | MAY 5, 2023 ASCRS ANNUAL MEETING DAILY NEWS available resources, special events, and company points of contact for YES attendees, will be available to all YES attendees. Finally, YES Connect Dinners with Industry, complimentary events that feature a cocktail hour and seated dinner, will take place today and tomorrow from 6:00–8:00 p.m. These events provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about the benefits of ASCRS membership, the ins and outs of working with indus- try, work-life balance, leadership skills, global health, and more. "The YES offerings provide significant opportunities for clinical, surgical, and life education through different symposia, wet labs, webi- nars, and mentorship events," Dr. Al-Mohtaseb said. "The medical-sur- gical education is exceptional, but the connections, mentorship, and networking that occur are unique and one of a kind." which brings together YES attendees and ASCRS leaders. The day will conclude with the second YES sym- posium, "Toolkit for Job Success," and a residents and fellows papers/ posters session. Outside of the educational programming are several addition- al networking events. YES Mentor Meetups are informal, open discus- sions with ASCRS leadership and legacy members in the ASCRS Tap Room. These events will take place Sunday and Monday from 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–1:30 p.m. Also taking place in the Tap Room on Sunday from 4:00–5:00 p.m. is the YES-sponsored happy hour. All YES attendees are invited to join and network with industry sponsors. To further aid YES attendees in navigating the extensive ASCRS Exhibit Hall, new this year is the Get to Know Your Industry Partners Guide. This guide, designed to provide an overview of sponsoring companies, T he opportunities for young eye surgeons (YES) at the ASCRS Annual Meeting con- tinue to expand. Attendees can expect a full day of YES labs and YES programming, as well as events throughout the rest of the meeting. "I'm excited about the YES opportunities at the ASCRS Annu- al Meeting. I look forward to the multiple networking and mentor- ship offerings with many incredible physicians," said ASCRS YES Clinical Committee Chair Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD. "Over the past few years, we have increased the YES offerings at the Annual Meeting, including a Saturday YES networking break- fast, lunch, and Mentor Meetup session in the ASCRS Tap Room. The impact of important mentors is critical to academic and career success. ASCRS provides this for our young eye surgeons and guides them as they progress in their careers. Although COVID-19 helped establish significant opportunities for online education, nothing replaces the face-to-face connection one has when meeting mentors and educators in the field." YES opportunities begin today with a full day of skills transfer offer- ings in the Phaco Lab, the Anterior Segment Surgery Lab, the DALK Lab, and the DMEK/DSAEK Lab. Tomorrow, a day of program- ming specifically for YES attendees will take place in Room 6D. This program begins with the breakfast and networking kickoff at 7:00 a.m. Following is the first YES sympo- sium, "Good to Great Surgeon: Working Through Complications," and the YES Networking Luncheon, YES prepares to 'Make Waves' at the ASCRS Annual Meeting YES members will once again have an opportunity to participate in skills transfer offerings, including a Phaco Lab, an Anterior Segment Surgery Lab, a DALK Lab, and a DMEK/DSAEK Lab. Source: ASCRS

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