Humphries Physician Symposium
The Humphries Physician Symposium is dedicated to providing the clinical ophthalmologist with opportunities to increase knowledge and competence related to the most up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and to reflect on how this information might lead to changes in their daily practice.
2026 Humphries - New Season and Venue
We are pleased to announce that the Humphries Symposium has transitioned to a spring schedule, with the next program taking place on Saturday, March 21st 2026 at The Forum Hotel in Charlottesville. Following a brief hiatus in 2025 as we prepared for a new season and new venue, we are pleased to welcome attendees back as we continue a long-standing tradition of excellence in ophthalmic education and care.
Important Humphries Physician Symposium Information
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7:30 am – 8:00 am
Registration & Breakfast -
8:00 am – 8:20 am
Albert S. Jun, MD, PhD
Welcome & Update on the UVA Ophthalmology Department -
8:20 am – 8:30 am
John McAllister, MD
Opening Remarks -
8:30 am – 8:50 am
Surbhi Bansal, MD
Tiba Alshammari & Omar Al-Dulaimi
Posture and Ergonomics for Academic Attendings and Residents -
8:50 am – 9:05 am
Samuel L. Oyer, MD
Facial Reanimation/ Corneal Neurotization -
9:05 am – 9:20 am
Benjamin D. Nicholas, MD
High Astigmatism and the Magic of Toric IOLs -
9:20 am – 9:50 am
Ula V. Jurkunas, MD
Corneal Transplantation: From Boston Keratoprosthesis to DSO Indications & Techniques and Evolution -
9:50 am – 10:20 am
Break + Door Prize -
10:20 am – 10:35 am
George E. Sanborn, MD
Management of Acute Retinal Ischemia -
10:35 am – 10:50 am
Sandra M. Johnson, MD
Update on Xen Glaucoma Implant -
10:50 am – 11:05 am
James W. Gigantelli, MD
Management of Paralytic Lagophthalmos -
11:05 am – 11:20 am
Bruce E. Prum Jr., MD
Suprachoroidal Minimally-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery Procedures for the Future -
11:20 am – 11:35 am
Eleanor M. Burton, MD
Endogenous Fungal Endophthalmitis -
11:35 am – 11:50 am
James Williams, MD
Hindsight is 20/20: Managing the Transition to Practice -
11:50 am – 12:00 pm
Albert S. Jun, MD, PhD
Q&A -
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch -
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Ula V. Jurkunas, MD
From UVA Exposure to Smoking: Environmental Influences in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy -
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Nader Moinfar, MD, MPH
Why I Catch Eggs for a Living -
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Break + Door Prize -
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Shannath L. Merbs, MD, PhD
Trichiasis or Entropion? -
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Robert K. Shin, MD
Optic Neuritis: MS, NMO, and MOG, Oh My! -
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Albert S. Jun, MD, PhD
Q&A -
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Albert S. Jun, MD, PhD
Conclusion
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and UVA Ophthalmology.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Symposium participants will receive an email with an electronic link directing them to the AAO CME page for claiming appropriate credits. Participants do not have to be AAO members to access the CME page for this purpose. Contact Rocky at roc3b@uvahealth.org with questions regarding CME.
Parking at The Forum:
Valet Parking (Optional, Guest-Paid)
The Forum offers Valet Parking at the front of the hotel. Guests who wish to use valet services may do so at their own cost.
Free Garage Parking
Complimentary parking is available in nearby garages on Saturdays, including the D10 Darden Garage, which typically has the most availability. The D10 Garage is located directly behind The Forum and is a short walk to the venue.
Event signage will be posted along the walking route from the garages to The Forum to help guide guests to the symposium.
Please refer to the Parking map for the route between the garage and The Forum.
For questions, more information, or to update your contact information, please contact:
Rocky Carlson
roc3b@uvahealth.org
Registration Fee
$350
Last day to register: March 19, 2026
Refund Policy
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100% refund
Cancellation received on or before March 9, 2026 -
50% refund
Cancellation received March 10–March 20, 2026 -
No refund
Cancellation received on or after March 21, 2026