2026 American Indian and Alaska Native Optometry Conference

June 8-11, 2026
at Marshall B. Ketchum University
Southern California College of Optometry

(2575 Yorba Linda Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831)

All optometrists are invited to join SCCO for its most comprehensive midweek CE program covering a wide variety of subjects reflecting the expanded scope of optometric practice with an emphasis on the Native American patient population.

Topics will include advanced procedures, anterior and posterior segment disorders, systemic disease, glaucoma, pediatrics, and more. Our prominent team of speakers will keep you up to date with the best in optometric and vision care education.

This program is pending COPE Accreditation.

Early Bird Discounted Registration ENDS 4/17/2026

Register Today!

Early Bird Registration ENDS 4/17/2026

FULL CONFERENCE

$800

Up to 26 CE Units

Access to each day of the midweek program

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

Individual Day Access

$245/day

Price includes complimentary continental breakfast and lunch

DAY 1

Up to 6 CE Units

DAY 2

Up to 7 CE Units

DAY 3

Up to 7 CE Units

DAY 4

Up to 6 CE Units

AN OVERVIEW...

2026 American Indian and Alaska Native Optometry Conference

Please note: agenda is subject to change.

Day 1 Sessions: Monday, June 8, 2026

Day 2 Sessions: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Day 3 Sessions: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Day 4 Sessions: Thursday, June 11, 2026

We look forward to welcoming you.

Marshall B. Ketchum University is located in Fullerton, CA, about an hour drive from Los Angeles.

Parking is available in the parking structure off Associated Road.

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Shuttle Schedule

For those who are staying at the Fullerton Marriott at California State University, we will have a shuttle to assist in transportation to our campus. Please see the schedule below.

Monday, June 8
7:00 AM - Group Walk from Fullerton Marriott to MBKU campus
7:10 AM - Shuttle from Fullerton Marriott to MBKU campus
4:50 PM - Shuttle from MBKU campus to Fullerton Marriott

Tuesday, June 9
7:10 AM - Shuttle from Fullerton Marriott to MBKU campus

Wednesday, June 10
7:10 AM - Shuttle from Fullerton Marriott to MBKU campus
5:25 PM - Shuttle from MBKU campus to Fullerton Marriott

Thursday, June 11
7:30 AM - Shuttle from Fullerton Marriott to MBKU campus
4:35 PM - Shuttle from MBKU campus to Fullerton Marriott

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^{Lecture Times}	^Title/Topic	^Presenter	^HRS
^{(Pacific Time Zone)}	^Title/Topic	^Presenter
^{7:30 - 8:00 AM}	^{Welcome, Introduction, and Award Ceremony (Continental Breakfast)}	^{President Julie Schornack, Dean Eric Borsting, Dr. Alicia Thibodeaux, SCCO/IHS HOST}
^{8:15AM - 9:05AM}	^{Not Like fund-Us: Uncommon Disorders of the Posterior Segment (TD)}	^{Dr. Jacob Wilson}	¹
^{9:15AM - 10:05AM}	^{Medically Necessary Contact Lenses: How to Fit and Get Paid (CL)}	^{Dr. Sharhonda Harrill}	¹
^{10:15AM - 12:05PM}	^{Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (SD)}	^{Dr. Sarah Stienbarger}	²
^{12:05PM - 1:20PM}	^{Lunch - Learning from the Legends: Stories from the G.O.A.T.S}	^{(Dr. Valerie Sharpe M/C) All Attendees}
^{1:30PM - 2:20PM}	^{Zeiss - Symposium FORUM/PACS Update}	^{SCCO/IHS HOST}
^{2:40 PM - 3:30PM}	^{A PIC-ture Worth Examining: Insights Into Punctate Inner Choroidopathy (TD)}	^{Dr. Allison Shelton-Tahdooahnippah (Resident)}	¹
^{3:40PM - 4:30PM}	^{Lasers for the Optometric Physician (LP)}	^{Dr. Randy Cox, Dr. Erelda Gene}	¹
^{4:30PM - 5:20PM}	^{Surgical Procedures}	^{Dr. Randy Cox, Dr. Erelda Gene}	¹
^{6:00PM - 8:00PM}	^{Welcome Reception}	^{Marriott Fullerton}

^{Lecture Times}	^Title/Topic	^Presenter	^HRS
^{(Pacific Time Zone)}	^Title/Topic	^Presenter
^{7:30AM - 8:00 AM}	^{Welcome and Introduction (Continental Breakfast)}	^{SCCO/IHS HOST}
^{8:15AM - 9:55AM}	^{Pediatric Ophthalmology}	^{UCSF Ophthalmology Panel}	²
^{10:15AM - 11:05AM}	^{CSI: Cornea – The Case of the Sticky Strings (TD)}	^{Dr. Kandyse Flanigan (Resident)}	¹
^{11:15AM - 12:05PM}	^{National Program Updates}	^{Dr. Gregory Smith}	^{Not for CE}
^{12:05PM - 1:30PM}	^{Lunch - IHS Group Photo / Resident Meeting}	^{All Attendees}
^{1:30PM - 1:35 PM}	^{Afternoon Welcome and Introduction}	^{SCCO/IHS HOST}
^{1:40PM - 2:30PM}	^{What's that Spot? (TD)}	^{Dr. Tiffani Methvien}	¹
^{2:40 PM - 3:30PM}	^{When Things Don’t Go with the Flow: Retinal Signs of Carotid Stenosis (SD)}	^{Dr. Zachary Hanser (Resident)}	¹
^{3:40PM - 4:30PM}	^{Caught in the Middle: A Case of Ocular Syphilis (SD)}	^{Dr. Chandler Wolfe (Resident)}	¹
^{4:40PM - 5:20PM}	^{The Case of the Acute Blind Eye (NO)}	^{Dr. Tiffani Methvien}	¹
^{5:30PM - 7:30PM}	^Reception	^{All Attendees}

^{Lecture Times}	^Title/Topic	^Presenter	^HRS
^{(Pacific Time Zone)}	^Title/Topic	^Presenter
^{8:00AM - 9:00AM}	^{Welcome and Introduction (Continental Breakfast)}	^{President Julie Shornack, Dean Eric Borsting, Dr. Alicia Thibodeaux, SCCO/IHS HOST}
^{9:00AM - 9:50AM}	^{Eyelids and Conjunctiva and Cornea, Oh My! (TD)}	^{Dr. Gerard Sim (Resident)}	¹
^{10:00AM - 11:50AM}	^{Giant Cell Arteritis}	^{Dr. Mark Sawamura}	²
^{12:00PM - 1:30PM}	^Lunch	^{All Attendees}
^{1:30PM - 1:40PM}	^{Afternoon Welcome and Introduction}	^{SCCO/IHS HOST}
^{1:40PM - 2:30PM}	^{New Ophthalmic Medications: What’s Truly New and What’s Changed (PH)}	^{Dr. Shora Ansari}	¹
^{2:40 PM - 3:30PM}	^{Autoimmune Injectables or Oral}	^{Dr. Monica Trivedi (PharmD)}	¹
^{3:40PM - 4:30PM}	^{Glaucoma or Not: The Diagnostic Dilemma of Normal Tension Glaucoma (GL)}	^{Dr. Melissa Tawa}	¹

2026 American Indian and Alaska Native Optometry Conference

Early Bird Discounted Registration ENDS 4/17/2026

Register Today!

FULL CONFERENCE

$800

Individual Day Access

$245/day

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

AN OVERVIEW...

2026 American Indian and Alaska Native Optometry Conference

Day 1 Sessions: Monday, June 8, 2026

Day 2 Sessions: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Day 3 Sessions: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Day 4 Sessions: Thursday, June 11, 2026

We look forward to welcoming you.

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