Uveitis Society of India & Awadh Ophthalmic Society

National
Summer CME
2026

The Premier Uveitis Education Forum

April
Dates 18 – 19 April 2026
Venue SGPGI, Lucknow
City The City of Nawabs
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Where Uveitis
Expertise Meets
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The National Summer CME is a landmark continuing medical education event jointly organised by the Uveitis Society of India (USI) and the Awadh Ophthalmic Society, bringing together the finest minds in uveitis management for two intensive days of learning, dialogue, and discovery.

Set against the regal backdrop of Lucknow — India's city of culture, cuisine, and Nawabi grace — this CME promises not only world-class ophthalmological education but also an unforgettable experience of Awadhi hospitality.

The event features expert lectures, live case discussions, panel debates, and for the first time ever — a dedicated Rheumatology Workshop for the Uveitis Specialist running in parallel on Day 1.

2
Full Days of Education
7+
Eminent Faculty
1
Exclusive Rheumatology Workshop
Networking Opportunities
18 – 19 April 2026 LUCKNOW · INDIA SGPGI CAMPUS

Conference Schedule

Two days of intensive, practice-transforming education across lectures, case-based discussions, workshops, and interactive panels.

8:00
Registration & Delegate Welcome
Opening
9:00
Inaugural Ceremony & Presidential Address
USI President & AOS President
Inaugural
9:45
Approach to the Red Eye: A Systematic Algorithm for Uveitis
Invited Faculty
Lecture
10:30
Anterior Uveitis — Phenotype to Diagnosis
Faculty — SGPGI
Lecture
☕   Tea / Coffee Break   11:15 – 11:30
11:30
Live Case Discussion: Challenging Diagnoses in Uveitis
Panel of Experts
Case Discussion
12:15
Posterior Uveitis: Infectious vs Non-infectious Approach
Invited Faculty
Lecture
🍽️   Lunch Break   1:00 – 2:00
2:00
🔬 Rheumatology Workshop for the Uveitis Specialist
Eminent Rheumatologist Faculty (Parallel Session)
Workshop (₹500 Add-on)
2:00
Imaging in Uveitis: OCT, FA & OCTA — What Matters?
Invited Faculty (Main Hall)
Lecture
3:00
Immunomodulatory Therapy: Initiating & Monitoring
Faculty — SGPGI
Lecture
☕   Tea Break   3:45 – 4:00
4:00
Delegate Case Presentations — Session I
Selected Submitted Abstracts
Case Presentation
5:00
Cultural Evening — The Nawabs' Welcome Dinner
Social Event
9:00
Scleritis & Episcleritis: Beyond the Red Eye
Invited Faculty
Lecture
9:45
Masquerade Syndromes in Uveitis — Pitfalls & Pearls
Invited Faculty
Lecture
10:30
Vitreoretinal Complications of Uveitis
SGPGI Faculty
Lecture
☕   Tea / Coffee Break   11:15 – 11:30
11:30
Biologics in Uveitis: An Updated Evidence Review
Invited Faculty
Lecture
12:15
Panel Debate: Corticosteroids — Friend or Foe in Chronic Uveitis?
Multi-Expert Panel
Panel Debate
🍽️   Lunch Break   1:00 – 2:00
2:00
Paediatric Uveitis: A Diagnostic & Therapeutic Challenge
Invited Faculty
Lecture
2:45
Delegate Case Presentations — Session II
Selected Submitted Abstracts
Case Presentation
☕   Tea Break   3:45 – 4:00
4:00
Awards Ceremony: Best Case Presentation
Awards
4:30
Valedictory & Vote of Thanks
Closing
✦ For the First Time Ever

Rheumatology Workshop
for the Uveitis Specialist

The Uveitis Society of India proudly presents an exclusive Rheumatology Workshop designed by Uveitis Specialists for Uveitis Specialists — a focused, clinician-oriented programme led by eminent rheumatologists.

Unlike conventional combined meetings, this workshop is tailored specifically to the needs of ophthalmologists managing uveitis, addressing real-world diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas at the uveitis–rheumatology interface.

Workshop Fee ₹ 500 Additional on Registration
3 hrs Duration
Parallel Session Type
Day 1 18 April
Add Workshop to Registration →

"Questions This Workshop Will Answer…"

  • How to distinguish eye-limited uveitis from systemic rheumatic disease?
  • Clinical red flags that should prompt rheumatologic evaluation
  • Reliably identifying inflammatory joint pain in uveitis patients
  • Which systemic symptoms (skin, gut, neurologic) are most relevant?
  • When to target investigations rather than cast a wide net
  • When does HLA-B27 testing truly add clinical value?
  • How to interpret ANA and other autoimmune markers in practice
  • Managing classic ocular phenotypes without systemic disease
  • Principles and pitfalls of immunosuppressive therapy in uveitis
  • Building a safe ophthalmologist–rheumatologist shared-care model

Distinguished Faculty

Seven leading experts in uveitis, rheumatology, and ocular immunology guiding this landmark educational event.

Organizer 1
President / Chairperson
Uveitis Society of India
Organizer 2
Co-Chairperson
Awadh Ophthalmic Society
Organizer 3
Organising Secretary
SGPGI Lucknow
Organizer 4
Scientific Committee Head
SGPGI Lucknow
Organizer 5
Workshop Director
Department of Rheumatology
Organizer 6
Treasurer
Awadh Ophthalmic Society
Organizer 7
Joint Secretary
Uveitis Society of India

* Headshot photographs of faculty to be updated. Please submit photos to the organising committee.

Secure Your Place

Limited seats available. Register early to avail the best rates and ensure inclusion in all sessions.

USI Member
CME Only
₹1,200
All taxes included
  • Full 2-day conference access
  • CME credit hours
  • Conference kit & materials
  • All meals & refreshments
  • Cultural evening
Register — ₹1,200
Non-USI Member
CME Only
₹1,700
All taxes included
  • Full 2-day conference access
  • CME credit hours
  • Conference kit & materials
  • All meals & refreshments
  • Cultural evening
Register — ₹1,700

💡 Consider joining the Uveitis Society of India (USI) to access member rates and year-round benefits.

Resident / PG Student
CME Only
₹1,000
Most affordable rate · All taxes included
  • Full 2-day conference access
  • CME credit hours
  • Conference kit & materials
  • All meals & refreshments
  • Cultural evening
Register — ₹1,000

🎓 Valid institution ID / residency certificate may be required at the venue for verification.

All Rates at a Glance
Category CME Only CME + Workshop
USI Member ₹1,200 ₹1,700
Non-USI Member ₹1,700 ₹2,200
Resident / PG ₹1,000 ₹1,500

Organised by Uveitis Society of India (USI) & Awadh Ophthalmic Society (AOS)  ·  All prices in INR

Submit Your Case Presentation

Participate in the National Summer CME's case presentation competition. Submit written abstracts of under 300 words to be considered for oral presentation during Day 1 or Day 2 of the conference. Best case presentation will be awarded at the valedictory ceremony.

Abstracts should include: Background, Case Description, Investigations, Management, Outcome, and Learning Points.

Submit Abstract →

Explore the City of Nawabs

Lucknow is more than a venue — it is a living museum of Mughal grandeur, British legacy, and vibrant contemporary culture. Make the most of your visit.

Heritage Monument • Must Visit
Bara Imambara
An 18th-century architectural marvel with the famous bhool-bhulaiya labyrinth and the world's largest unsupported arched hall. ~25 min from SGPGI.
Shopping & Dining
Hazratganj
The heart of Lucknow — tree-lined promenade with boutiques, cafes, and Lucknowi culture at every step. ~20 min from SGPGI.
Colonial Heritage
The Residency
Evocative British-era ruins with an on-site museum chronicling the 1857 Uprising. ~30 min from SGPGI.
Day Trip • Sacred Cities
Ayodhya & Naimisharanya
Holy pilgrim cities with magnificent temples — ideal for a day excursion. Ayodhya: ~130 km; Naimisharanya: ~95 km.
Park & Memorial
Begum Hazrat Mahal Park
Serene historical park honouring the legendary Begum who led resistance in 1857. ~35 min from SGPGI.
Monumental Park & Gallery
Ambedkar Memorial Park & Hussainabad Picture Gallery
Striking monumental park with marble sculptures honouring Dr. Ambedkar, plus a 19th-century art gallery with rare royal portraits. ~30–35 min from SGPGI.

Eat Like a Nawab

Lucknow's cuisine is its soul — slow-cooked dum biryanis, melt-off-the-bone galouti kebabs, and piping kulche nihari at dawn. These are the addresses you must not miss.

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Tunday Kabab
📍 Chowk, Old Lucknow
Legendary galouti kebab joint, over 100 years old. The melt-in-mouth patties with paratha are Lucknow's most iconic dish. Arrive early — sells out fast.
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Mubeen's Kulche Nihari
📍 Chowk, Old Lucknow
An early-morning ritual for locals — slow-stewed nihari with fluffy kulche, best consumed before 8 AM. A bucket-list breakfast in Lucknow.
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Aslam Biryani
📍 Daliganj
Fragrant Awadhi dum biryani that has gained cult status among biryani enthusiasts — whole spices, aged basmati, and a secret masala blend passed down through generations.
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Al-Barkhas Arabic Restaurant
📍 Alhganj
Unexpected Arabic-Awadhi fusion popular with foodies — generous mandi platters and mutton mansaf. A hidden gem with a loyal following.
Royal Café & Sharmi Ji Ki Chai
📍 Hazratganj
The classic Hazratganj café experience. Royal Café for old-school snacks and chicken rolls; Sharmi Ji for the most talked-about chai in the city — the perfect evening ritual.
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Dastarkhwan Restaurant
📍 Multiple locations
The city's most beloved restaurant chain — the chicken masala and seekh kebab here are benchmark dishes. Comfortable seating, great for groups after a long conference day.

🌟 Hidden Gems & Dessert Trails

Prakash Ki Famous Kulfi Old Lucknow — creamy, grainy kulfi in earthen pots; the only proper ending to an Awadhi meal.
Alamgir's Band Gosht & Rogan Josh A dum-cooked sealed handi experience unlike any other — order in advance.
Chikan Embroidery Market, Chowk Not food, but Lucknow's other great art — pick up authentic chikan kurtas while in Chowk.
Rehman's Biryani, Yahyaganj Under the radar, but regulars insist this is the truest Awadhi dum biryani in the city.
Makkhan Malai (Seasonal) Winter mornings only — whipped milk froth dessert available near Akbari Gate. Worth waking up for.
Sheermal & Warqi Paratha, Chowk Saffron flatbreads from royal Lucknowi bakeries — buy them fresh from early-morning ovens.

Hotels Near SGPGI

A curated selection of hotels within easy reach of the conference venue on Raibareli Road, Lucknow.

Budget
Hotel Cosmos
🚗 ~5 min from SGPGI · Raibareli Road Area
Single Occupancy ₹1,700 + taxes
Double Occupancy ₹2,500 + taxes
WiFi AC Rooms Restaurant
Mid-Range
Hotel Kahlon
🚗 ~8 min from SGPGI · Raibareli Road Corridor
Single Occupancy ₹3,000 + taxes
Double Occupancy ₹3,500 + taxes
WiFi AC Rooms 24hr Reception Parking
Premium
Mercure Lucknow
🚗 ~12 min from SGPGI · Raibareli Road
Single Occupancy ₹5,000 + taxes
Double Occupancy ₹5,600 + taxes
WiFi AC Rooms Restaurant Gym Bar
Mid-Range
Savotel
🚗 ~10 min from SGPGI · Vibhuti Khand Area
Single Occupancy ₹3,800 + taxes
Double Occupancy ₹5,000 + taxes
WiFi AC Rooms Restaurant Banquet
Premium
Hotel Damson Plum
🚗 ~10 min from SGPGI · Raibareli Road
Single Occupancy ₹4,200 + taxes
Double Occupancy ₹5,000 + taxes
WiFi AC Rooms Restaurant Breakfast
Getting Around Lucknow

✈️ Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
~30–40 min from SGPGI by cab

🚂 Lucknow Railway Stations
Lucknow Jn / Charbagh: ~25–35 min from SGPGI

🚖 Recommended Transport
Rapido/Ola/Uber widely available. Auto-rickshaws for Old City.

📍 Conference Venue Address
SGPGI, Raibareli Road, Lucknow – 226014

Get in Touch

Conference Venue

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Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) Raibareli Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226014, India

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Event Dates 18–19 April 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)

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About SGPGI One of India's premier postgraduate medical institutes, recognised for excellence in research, education, and patient care. The institute hosts a world-class ophthalmology department with dedicated uveitis services.

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Navigation Google Maps: "SGPGI Lucknow" | Located on Raibareli Road, ~12 km from city centre, ~35 km from airport