Live Wells, Skills Labs, Breakout Sessions and More 

Register and RSVP for events at the 2025 Summer Symposium! 

This year’s Live Wells, Skills Labs, and Breakout Sessions lineup is designed to support your personal and professional journey. Whether you’re recharging your mind and body, sharpening surgical techniques, charting your career path, or dancing the night away, these sessions bring together community, mentorship, and excellence in every form. Plan your conference attendance by registering for specific add-on sessions and activities at the WIO Summer Symposium.

RSVP and register early to build your ideal Symposium experience!

Saturday Night Gala at WIO

[accordion_title]Thursday, August 7, 2025[/accordion_title][accordion_content]

  • 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Social Event: WIO Charity Networking Social & Golf Tournament with Cheryl Rowe Rendleman
    Tee off for a cause! Start your Symposium with an afternoon of golf, networking, and philanthropy. All proceeds support Orbis International, a global leader in the fight against avoidable blindness, especially among women and girls. Closed
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | LiveWells: Walk with Intention with Thandi Myeni
    Begin the symposium with a mindful, guided walk. Set intentions, ground yourself, and connect with fellow attendees in a peaceful outdoor setting. Comfortable shoes and an open mind are encouraged. SOLDOUT
  • 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | LiveWells: Stargazing with Kim Winges
    Unwind under the stars. Join us for an evening of reflection and wonder as we take in the beauty of the night sky. RSVP [/accordion_content]

[accordion_title]Friday, August 8, 2025[/accordion_title][accordion_content]

  • 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | LiveWells: Daybreak Yoga with Dayna Izzo
    Start the day with mindful movement and breathwork. This all-levels yoga class helps set a focused and calm tone for the day. RSVP
  • 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | LiveWells: Beach Walk & Shell Collecting
    Greet the morning with a tranquil stroll along the shoreline. Breathe deeply, collect natural treasures, and connect with others in a serene setting. RSVP
  • 11:05 AM – 11:55 AM | Breakout Sessions (Choose Your Track)
    • Academic All-Stars
      Strategies for thriving in academic medicine—from job negotiation to leadership and mentorship through the full career arc. RSVP
    • Private Practice Panache
      Insights into independent practice success—high-volume efficiency, office-based surgery, creative models, and more. RSVP
    • Research Rock Stars
      Be inspired by pioneers who turn vision into breakthroughs via trials, innovation, startups, and scientific equity. RSVP
    • Extraordinary Educators
      Elevate your teaching practice and understand how being a great educator can enhance your academic profile. RSVP
    • Outside the Box
      Explore nontraditional career routes—entrepreneurship, lifestyle-centered practice, cross-specialty training, and hybrid careers. RSVP
    • Go Global
      Discover how to incorporate global health, research, and service into your career through fellowships, outreach, and international collaboration. RSVP
  • 1:15 – 4:00 PM Friday Skills Labs 
    • 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Glaucoma/MIGS – Stents SOLDOUT
    • 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Glaucoma/MIGS – Goniotomy-Canaloplasty SOLDOUT
    • 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Glaucoma/MIGS – Stents SOLDOUT
    • 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Glaucoma/MIGS – Goniotomy-Canaloplasty SOLDOUT
    • 1:15 PM – 1:35 PM | Cataract: Basic and Advanced Skills – LAL SOLDOUT
    • 1:15 PM – 2:05 PM | Cataract: Basic and Advanced Skills – Phaco SOLDOUT
    • 1:15 PM – 2:05 PM | Cataract: Basic and Advanced Skills – Secondary IOLs SOLDOUT
    • 2:15 PM – 2:35 PM | Cataract: Basic and Advanced Skills – LAL SOLDOUT
    • 2:15 PM – 3:05 PM | Cataract: Basic and Advanced Skills – Phaco SOLDOUT
    • 2:15 PM – 3:05 PM | Cataract: Basic and Advanced Skills – Secondary IOLs SOLDOUT
    • 3:15 PM – 3:35 PM | Cataract: Basic and Advanced Skills – LAL SOLDOUT
    • 3:10 PM – 4:00 PM | Cataract: Basic and Advanced Skills – Phaco SOLDOUT
    • 3:10 PM – 4:00 PM | Cataract: Basic and Advanced Skills – Secondary IOLs SOLDOUT
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | LiveWells: Pickleball Mini-Tournament with Libby Wei
    Get your heart pumping and enjoy some friendly competition! Join our mini-tournament and show off your pickleball skills. Register for $45
  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | LiveWells: Watercolor Painting with Barbara Arnold
    Tap into your artistic side with a relaxing watercolor session. All materials provided. No experience necessary. SOLDOUT
  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | LiveWells: Self Defense with Anthony Chin Loy
    Learn empowering techniques in this beginner-friendly self-defense workshop. RSVP
  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | LiveWells: Sandcastle Building Competition with Eniolami Dosunmu
    Team up or go solo in this fun and creative beachside challenge. Prizes for most imaginative designs! RSVP
  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | LiveWells: Zumba with Jennifer Ma
    Dance it out in this high-energy, feel-good fitness session that’s as fun as it is effective. RSVP[/accordion_content]

[accordion_title]Saturday, August 7, 2025[/accordion_title][accordion_content]

  • 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | LiveWells: Daybreak Yoga with Camille Palma
    Start the day with mindful movement and breathwork. This all-levels yoga class helps set a focused and calm tone for the day. RSVP
  • 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | LiveWells: Beach Walk & Shell Collecting
    Greet the morning with a tranquil stroll along the shoreline. Breathe deeply, collect natural treasures, and connect with others in a serene setting. RSVP
  • 2:15 – 4:30 PM Saturday Skills Labs 
    • 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Cornea SOLDOUT
    • 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | Cornea SOLDOUT
    • 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM | Cornea SOLDOUT
    • 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Suturing SOLDOUT
    • 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | Suturing SOLDOUT
    • 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM | Suturing SOLDOUT
  •  2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | LiveWells: Short, Sweet, and a Little Sweaty with Laura Enyedi
    A quick, upbeat workout designed to get you moving and feeling great—no experience or equipment needed. RSVP
  •  2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | LiveWells: Mommy & Me Lab with Analisa Arosemena & Marina Eisenberg
    A special hands-on session for physician parents and their children (ages 5–12). Explore the basics of eye anatomy and surgery in kid-friendly stations, plus create a wearable keepsake. Two-child limit per adult. Children do NOT need to be registered for the meeting to participate. A parent/guardian must be present. SOLDOUT
  •  3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | LiveWells: Cartooning with Meagan Shinbashi
    Explore the basics of cartoon drawing in this lighthearted and imaginative session. Open to all skill levels. SOLDOUT
  •  7:45 PM – 11:00 PM | Social Event: Gala Dinner & Dance Party
    Celebrate achievements and forge lasting connections over a delicious meal in the Ritz Ballroom. Then dance into the night with colleagues and friends. Energy, rhythm, and joy await! RSVP[/accordion_content]