Humphries Technician Program
The Humphries Technician Program began in 1990 as a JCAHPO accredited supplement to the Department’s Humphries Physician Program. The Technician Program is hosted by the ophthalmic staff of the UVA Department of Ophthalmology and welcomes approximately 100 registrants each year. The Program is held in conjunction with the physician program and designed for all Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (OMP) including Ophthalmic Assistants, Technicians, Technologists, Photographers, Orthoptists, Nurses, and other personnel. Certification is not required to attend.
Each year lectures are designed to fit specific criteria for training Ophthalmic Medical Personnel in the newest technology and surgical techniques as well as review of core skills and knowledge. The one day program consists of 10 to 12 short lectures presented by the physicians and staff of the Department.
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.
- Laura D. Cook, MD – The Slit Lamp Examination
- Ryan T. Duong, MD – Fluorescein Angiograms: When to request them and what to look for
- Albert S. Jun, MD, PhD – Introduction to Corneal Dystrophies
- Chelsea R. Johnson, OD – Refraction (Title TBD)
- Ula V. Jurkunas, MD – TBD
- Samuel D. Levant, MD – The Perfect Poke: A Tech’s Guide to Safer Injections
- Shannath L. Merbs, MD, PhD, FACS – Upper Eyelid Surgery (Title TBD)
- Simon Mogendi, MD – Approach to Elevated IOP in Clinic
- Nader Moinfar, MD, MPH, FACS, FASRS – Why I Catch Eggs for a Living
- Marc G. Odrich, MD – Diagnosing Keratoconus (KC)
- Leslie A. Olsakovsky, MD – The Role of the Technician for Cataract Patients
- Michael A. Krause, MD, PhD – Demystifying MIGS
- Robert K. Shin, MD – Double Trouble!!
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 further information about the Humphries Technician Program, or to update your contact information, please contact the program coordinator:
Sebastian Corrales
sc3ts@uvahealth.org
JCAHPO Credit
The Technician Program aims to offer five or more Group A JCAHPO credits. A Certificate of Attendance is awarded to each participant at the end of the day. If you will be arriving late or leaving early and will not be attending for the full day credits, we will need to take your name and email in order to send your certificate to you. It will take about 1-2 weeks after the symposium to verify and process. You must sign the attendance sheet and be present at the lecture to receive full credit.
JCAHPO Disclaimer:
*This course is not sponsored by JCAHPO; only reviewed and awarded continuing education credits accordingly; therefore, JCAHPO cannot predict the effectiveness of the program or assure its quality in substance and presentation.
**Credit for a course hour will be denied to individuals who miss more than 15 minutes of that hour: (example: 30 minute lecture, you must be present for at least 22.5 minutes of the lecture to receive .5 credit / 60 minute workshop, you must be present for at least 45 minutes of the workshop to receive 1 credit).
***JCAHPO now requires a copy of the sign-in sheets. You must sign in and be present at the lecture to receive full credit.
Registration Fee
$140/person (Early Bird – through January 31, 2026)
$170/person (Regular Price – starting February 1, 2026)
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