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The 2024 WOA Northwoods Education Event will be returning to Wild Eagle Lodge in Eagle River, WI. Wild Eagle Lodge is the finest lakeside resort in Eagle River, offering relaxation and amazing activities nestled along the beautiful shores of the Chain of Lakes, situated between Duck and Lynx Lake. Eight hours of quality continuing education are offered at this year’s event with an exceptional lineup speakers.
Previous participants can attest to the quality and quantity of the fun that has been a part of this event for the past 30 years.
Whether you like to fish, golf, or enjoy a fall walk in the Northwoods, this unique WOA CE seminar is perfect for you.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Early Bird Deadline: September 22 * Regular Deadline: October 6
- WOA/AOA Member: Early Bird $190 / Regular Registration $210 (includes eight hours of continuing education, breakfasts, snacks, and all entry fees for the fishing contests)
- NON Member: Early Bird $570 / Regular Registration $590 (includes eight hours of continuing education, breakfasts, snacks, and all entry fees for the fishing contests)
- Guest Registration: $85 per person - One Guest registration is available for each paid doctor registration. Does NOT include education. (includes breakfasts, snacks, and all entry fees for the fishing contests)
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EDUCATION:
 Eight hours of quality continuing education are offered at this year’s event with this lineup of top-notch speakers: Jeff Banas, OD, Eye Centers of Racine and Kenosha; Nicholas Burns, OD, Summit Eye Care, Milwaukee, Ayman Elnahry, MD, PhD, BayCare Clinic Eye Specialists, Green Bay; Emily Parker, OD, UW Health and Gregory Sovinski, MD, University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Dr. Parker will kick things off on Friday morning with case studies of different eye conditions ODs might not see on a regular basis. The day will conclude with Dr. Sovinski, lecturing on "unique uses of YAG laser & a potpourri of pathologies". Dr. Elnahry will start the day on Saturday with an update on all you need to know about choroidal nevus . The morning will wrap up with Drs. Banas and Bruns presenting on modern cataract surgery with a side of glaucoma.
The education schedule will remain as usual with two hours Friday morning (7-9 a.m.) and evening (6-8 p.m.) and four hours on Saturday morning (7 - 11 a.m.).
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ACCOMMODATIONS:
This beautiful setting has a number of different rooming options available—there should be something to fit everyone’s needs. Click on the website link to see more about each option. All options require a minimum 2 night stay. In order to receive the reduced group rates you must call the resort to make your reservation at 715-479-3151.
Please click HERE for more info on two, and three bedroom units.
- Two Bedroom Units: $219 per night; 4-6 guests - King size master, queen sofa sleeper, 2 twin beds, 2 baths, private patio/balcony, charcoal grill, high speed internet, full size kitchen with kitchenware/dishes
- Three Bedroom Units: $269 per night; 6-8 guests - 2 King rooms, 2 twin beds, queen sofa sleeper, 2 baths, double size patio/balcony, high speed internet, full size kitchen with kitchenware/dishes
A deposit of 30% of stay cost is required when reservation is made. Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled 30 days or more before arrival will receive deposit refund less $50. Reservations cancelled less than 30 days before arrival will lose their deposit. If you would like to be connected with other attendees to share a multi bedroom unit, please email event chair, Dr. Emily Parker, at EParker2@uwhealth.org.
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