Image: A joyful group of EyeCare Partners doctors, OD residents, and residency coordinators pose for a photo during the Optometry Residency Winter Summit in sunny Key West, Florida.
Five experienced ECP doctors—Dawn Hartman, Erich Hinel, Christopher D Riemann, Walter Whitley, and Mary Beth Yackey—along with eleven OD residents, actively contributed to the summit’s educational program. Their participation included delivering insightful lectures, engaging in round table discussions, and presenting compelling case poster presentations. The depth of expertise within the EyeCare Partners network of optometrists and ophthalmologists was truly on display.
A highlight of the summit was the presentation by Dr. Yackey and Dr. Riemann, who shared their remarkable two-decade-long professional relationship as retina specialists at CEI. They emphasized the critical importance and mutual benefits of a collaborative approach between optometry and ophthalmology in enhancing patient care. Their partnership perfectly exemplifies EyeCare Partners’ clinically integrated model, demonstrating its necessity for superior patient outcomes.
Image: Retina specialists Dr. Mary Beth Yackey and Dr. Christopher D. Riemann present at the EyeCare Partners Winter Summit, highlighting their two-decade collaboration and integrated patient care model.
EyeCare Partners extends sincere gratitude to Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Cheri Andler, O.D., for their ongoing support of the collaborative optometry residency educational program. Their commitment to sharing the latest advancements in ocular health management greatly benefited the ECP doctor attendees.
The OD residents of EyeCare Partners were commended for their exceptional representation of themselves and the organization throughout the summit. The success of the Residency Summit is a testament to the extensive work and meticulous planning by individuals like Kim Rudolphi, underscoring EyeCare Partners’ dedication to fostering growth and excellence among its doctors and residents.
Image: A group of bright and engaged EyeCare Partners Optometry Residents participate in a networking session at the Winter Summit, discussing complex cases and best practices in eye care.
