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’re excited to share that the Humphries Symposium is moving from fall to spring, with the next program set for March, 2026 at The Forum Hotel in Charlottesville. As part of this transition, there will be no symposium held in 2025. We’re looking forward to bringing everyone together again in our beautiful new venue as we continue the tradition of education, connection, and excellence in ophthalmic care.
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.
2024 Humphries Technician Program Information & Agenda
| Time | Activity | Speaker |
| 7:30am-8:00am | Current Treatment Options for Capillary Hemangioma in Infancy | B. Christian Carter, MD |
| 8:00am-8:30am | Five Pearls for Uveitis Workup and Management | Arthi G. Venkat, MD |
| 8:30am-9:00am | What Happens in the OR? | Tara W. McGehee, MD |
| 9:00am-9:30am | To Dye or Not to Dye | Eleanor M. Burton, MD |
| 9:30am-10:00am | MORNING BREAK | |
| 10:00am-10:30am | Contact Confusion? Here’s a Solution! | Emily L. Benson, OD |
| 10:30am-11:00am | Introduction to Lamellar Keratoplasty | Albert S. Jun, MD, PhD |
| 11:00am-11:30am | Visual Fields in Neuro-Ophthalmology | Hetal J. Ray, MD |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | LUNCH | |
| 12:30pm-1:00pm | Strategies for Treating the Presbyopic Patient | Marc G. Odrich, MD |
| 1:00pm-1:30pm | Manifestations of Ocular Trauma | James M. Williams, MD |
| 1:30pm-2:00pm | AFTERNOON BREAK | |
| 2:00pm-2:30pm | Sleep Apnea and Floppy Eyelid syndrome: Pitfalls & Perils in Oculoplastic Surgery | James W. Gigantelli, MD |
| 2:30pm-3:00pm | Basics of Anterior Uveitis | Jennifer E. Thorne, MD, PhD |
| 3:00pm-3:30pm | Basics of Ocular Coherence Tomography and What We’re Looking At | Joseph S. Wright, MD |
Directions to the Humphries Technician Program at the Omni Charlottesville Hotel:
FROM I-64 (EAST OR WEST)
Exit 120 and follow 5th Street North 2 miles to the historic downtown. The hotel is located on the right.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH –VIA ROUTE 29 SOUTH
Take Route 29 South into Charlottesville to Route 250 Bypass East. Take 250 Bypass East to the third stoplight, and turn right onto McIntire Road. Go 7/10 mile to the second stop light. Go through the stoplight and the hotel is on the left.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH – VIA ROUTE 29 NORTH
Take Route 29 North to Route 250 Bypass East (29 North will turn into 250 Bypass East). Take 250 Bypass East to the third stoplight, and turn right onto McIntire Road. Go 7/10 mile to the second stop light. Go through the stoplight and the hotel is on the left.
PARKING:
Parking is complimentary for all attendees of the Humphries Technician Program in the Omni Parking Garage and any spot can be parked in. Please remember to pick up your validation ticket while at the symposium. At the end of the day after the Program is over, scan your parking ticket, then the validation ticket, in order to leave without paying the parking fee.
For further information about the Humphries Technician Program, or to update your contact information, please contact the program coordinator:
Sebastian Corrales
sc3ts@uvahealth.org