UMSL Annual Academe is being held in conjunction with the UMSL Optometry Alumni and Friends Weekend. If you are an UMSL Optometry Alumni please see our page for the weekend events.
Join us for a virtual and in-person series, with all lectures being presented by UMSL Optometry alumni.
NOTE: Illinois CEE courses must be attended in person, only 4 hours of virtual courses are allowed each licensure period.
August 16 & 17, 2025
12 Hours COPE-accredited CE, 12 Hours CEE Available (COPE pending)
• Saturday, August 16 — 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm CE
Cocktail reception immediately following
• Sunday, August 17 — 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CE
In-person Location - Millennium Student Center (north campus)
Virtual option available
Tuition:
| In-person | Fees |
| Entire Series (12 hours) | $595 Course and CEE Exams/$445 Course Only |
| Saturday Only (4 hours) | $200 Course and CEE Exam/$150 Course Only |
| Sunday Only (8 hours) | $400 Course and CEE Exam/$300 Course Only |
| Virtual | Fees |
| Entire Series (12 hours) Course Only | $445 |
| Saturday Only (4 hours) | $150 |
| Sunday Only (8 hours) | $300 |
Hotel:
Drury Inn St. Louis Airport or
Renaissance Hotel (Corporate/Promo/SET# use code MO5) or
Hilton Garden Inn St. Louis Airport
Speakers:
Dr. Emily Gum (Class of 2015)
To the ER or Not to the ER: An Evidence-Based Discussion on Emergent Referrals (2 hrs)
Saturday, August 16, 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Multifocal Contact Lens Patient Selection, Fitting and Problem-Solving (2 hrs)
Saturday, August 16, 3:00 pm - 4:40 pm
Dr. Jackie Fiddler (Class of 2020)
Advances in Eyelid Lesion Management and Lacrimal Procedures for Optometrists (2 hrs)
Sunday, August 17, 8:00 am - 9:40 am
Dr. Kelli Shaon (Class of 2005)
Thanks for Coming to My TED Talk (2 hrs)
Sunday, August 17, 9:45 am - 11:30 am
Dr. Taia DeLano (presenting with Dr. Kelli Shaon)
Managing Eye Urgencies and Emergencies: Optometry's Role in Triage and Immediate Care (2 hrs)
Sunday, August 17, 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Dr. Cheryl Davidson (Class of 2000)
Knocked for a Loop: Concussion's Impact on Vision (2 hrs)
Sunday, August 17, 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm
Cancellation Policy: The University reserves the right to cancel any program. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified immediately. If you cancel prior to 48 hours before the event, you will be refunded the tuition minus a $50.00 processing fee.
UMSL face covering policy: Effective 2/28/2022, face coverings will no longer be required on the UMSL campus. Masks are welcome in the building. Policy is subject to change depending on local infection rates and St. Louis County mandates.
(Payment must accompany registration. You will not be registered without payment.)
For questions:
Amy Ficklen (314) 516-5645 / aficklen@umsl.edu
