Tapping into his extensive clinical experience, Michael Yapp will present a variety of fascinating ocular disease cases in this interactive case study-based grand rounds session. Test your diagnostic and therapeutic skills with your colleagues and learn how Michael managed each case.
Andrew McKinnon will also field your questions on a range of optometry matters from HR and contracts to Medicare billing and audit proofing.
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- 2i (1.5Ti) CPD
- Strictly OA members only
- FREE event (see cancellation policy)
Cancellation Policy
As catering is booked and paid for in advance, and as we don’t like to waste your money as members, please note that in the event of late cancelation / no show, you will be charged a fee of $70. To avoid the late cancelation / no show fee, please let us know if you can no longer attend the event by emailing sarah@oaansw.com.au to cancel no later than Thursday prior to event.
This event will be repeated at the following locations / dates:
- Canberra – Monday 21 September (6-9pm)
- Wollongong – Monday 17 August (6-9pm)
- Dubbo – Monday 19 October (6-9pm)
Schedule
- 6.00pm Arrival and drinks
- 6.15pm Entrée
- 6.30pm Michael Yapp: Interactive grand rounds (including breakout sessions)
- 7.15pm Main Course
- 7.45pm Michael Yapp: Interactive grand rounds (including breakout sessions)
- 8.30pm Andrew McKinnon: Your Optometry FAQ’s answered
- 9.00pm Finish
Speakers
MICHAEL YAPP is currently Optometry Development Advisor at Optometry Australia, advocating for the advancement of the optometry profession in particular developing future opportunities for collaborative care and enhanced scope of practice. Michael was the Head of Clinical Operations at Centre for Eye Health (CFEH) where he worked since its inception in 2009 until 2026. Over the course of his career, Michael has had a diverse range of clinical experiences, working in private practice before undertaking locum work Australia-wide and in the UK, as well as running an optical charity and working in ophthalmology practices. His interest in optometric education started early in his career when he was a staff optometrist at UNSW. Since then, he has continued to be involved in a wide variety of optometric education programs both through his work at CFEH and invitations to speak at optometry conferences in Australia and internationally.
ANDREW McKINNON has been CEO of Optometry NSW/ACT for over 30 years. He graduated with a Business Degree (UTS) in 1986 and since added an MBA and Graduate Certificate in Employment Law. He is passionate about supporting optometrists throughout their careers.