In this precarious global economy, staying ahead of the challenges of private Optometric practice in 2010 will be greater than ever. The sixth annual Ultimate Practice Management Conference is dedicated to helping you "Take Care Of Business!!" I think that you'll agree that the subject matter and all-star faculty promises to offer a "no-nonsense, nuts and bolts" approach to growing your practice. Registration is limited to the first 100 doctors who register. Please don't delay! Register now!

	Below is a description of the program in store for you:
	Dr. Mark Wright How To Implement Disney Management In Your Office (1 hour) - No company knows about impeccable customer service more than Disney. The Quality Service Cycle will be explained with practical examples of how to implement in your practice Guestology, Service Theme, Service Standards, Delivery Systems and Integration. Essential Systems: The Cure For Crisis Management (1 hour) - This course shows how to use a Process Map to identify the essential systems needed in your office. This course will also show how to set up and debug these systems.
	Dr. Rachel Shapin-Hawran Making It Happen! New Doctor-Established Doctor: A Roadmap To Practice Growth (2 hours) - New Doctor: Just graduated, got a license, started paying off my student loans – now I just have to find a job!! Where do I want to work? What type of practice setting do I want to work in? What unique skills can I bring to a practice? Established Doctor: Should I look for an associate or a future partner? Why should I hire a new O.D. versus an established O.D.? What are O.D.’s expecting for compensation these days? Can I afford this and, if so, how do I structure a fair contract for both parties?
	Jay Binkowitz A Forensic Study To Assist You In Understanding Your Profitability (1 hour) - How can we understand how to create profit when we don’t understand what it costs to run our professional and dispensary business? You will learn to financially monitor and operate both of your business’s in an individual, self sustaining and profitable way. Your professional practice vs your dispensary. Did you know you can have a positive net and still loose money? This course will involve a detailed methodology in identifying the unique operational costs of each of your business's, thereby enabling you to identify and monitor your practices real strengths and weaknesses. Review Based Compensation & Practice Goals to Promote Staff Participation & Cohesiveness (1 hour) - In today's business environment it is crucial to create an atmosphere that supports marquee customer service and patient loyalty. This course presents new ways to evaluate and reward performance based on specific and measurable elements that support increased productivity and profitability by strengthening job knowledge and accountability. You will learn a new method of creating compensation packages for your entire staff along with setting up a quarterly review structure to assure compliance with and implementation of your practice goals. This will all be tied into a shared incentive pool for your staff that is based upon individual merit and results.
	Dr. Scot Morris Overview Of Electronic Health Records (2 hours) - Technology is changing the landscape of our profession and EHRR is at the forefront. Selecting software is only the first step. Learn how to implement, integrate, and fully utilize technology in your office and profit in the process.
	Dr.Neil Gailmard Secrets of a High Grossing Practice (2 hours) - Building the mega practice with a multimillion dollar gross does not happen by accident; it occurs by design. Dr. Gailmard reviews the key factors that must be in place and shows you how to achieve the dream practice starting from the ground up. Topics covered include patient loyalty, staff development, organizational culture, office design, instrumentation, marketing, associate doctors and more.
	Dr. Bob Davis & Dr. Don Teig The Truly Spectacular Eyewear Dispensary – No Optical Illusion! (2 hours) - The optical is one of the most important parts of an Optometric practice. (Like it or not!!) Find out how to run your optical more efficiently, hire the right people, help you pick the right frames, teach you ways of recommending high end products, how to promote second pair sales. Learn the secrets to combining both the medical component of your optometric practice and your optical into a winning tandem.

Join your colleagues for an amazing three day event beginning Friday, January 8, 2010. Navigate through the barriers of managing and growing your practice as our speakers provide you with the secrets to practice success.

Don't miss the keynote presentation by Tim Washer, Optometry Through The Eyes Of A Comedian!, his TV credits include appearances on Saturday Night Live, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien, as well as writing for The Late Show with David Letterman.

Click here to see our website
for agenda/speakers and registration form

South Florida is an ideal setting to make this three day event a memorable one. We have obtained extremely reasonable reduced rates at the elegant Hollywood Beach Marriott Resort Hotel (*****) in the heart of Hollywood Beach, Florida (5 minutes from Fort Lauderdale International Airport). When you are not attending sessions, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beach, play golf, or enjoy the many cultural and sporting events that are always happening.

(NOTE: Meeting dress is casual-no ties!)

Special Feature of UPM VI Conference

Doctors will have the opportunity to meet privately on Sunday morning with the expert of their choice for a face-to-face consultation on specific issues relevant to their practice.

TThe Registration Fee per Doctor prior to November 30th, 2009 is $600. Additional attendees (i.e. staff, spouses, students, etc.) are also invited at a reduced cost of $300 per person. NOTE: Late registration fee after November 30th, 2009 is $700 for Doctors & $350 for additional attendees. This fee includes a continental breakfast each morning, a luncheon on Saturday as well as a kick-off cocktail party on Friday at the close of the last session to give you a chance to network with friends and new acquaintances.

To register, please complete the form at our website and fax or mail it with your registration fees to:

The Ultimate Practice Management Conference
c/o Dr. Don Teig
19 Ascot Way, Ridgefield, CT 06877
(Fax# 203-431-0318)

If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected].

TThis meeting will be limited to the first 100 doctors to register, so don't delay!

NOTE: Conference registration fee must be submitted by December 13th
to guarantee special hotel room rates. ($249 per single or double)

See you in January!
Don Teig, O.D. F.A.A.O.

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