The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is directed and operated by a Board of Directors, Council and Committee Chairs, members, and staff.

The Board of Directors, on behalf of the membership and vision care community, governs COS through continually improved leadership with respect to our mission.

In addition, the Board of Directors establishes and records policies for the strategic direction and good management of COS, and oversees a number of COS Councils and Committees focusing on specific areas of service.

See all Board Presidents here.

COS Board of Directors (2024-2026)

Mona Harissi-Dagher, MD
President

Phil Hooper, MD
Immediate Past President

Nina Ahuja, MD
Chair, Council on Advocacy

Nupura Bakshi, MD
Chair, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Samir Jabbour, MD
Board Liaison, Resident and Young Ophthalmologist Affairs

Chryssa McAlister, MD
Director, Community Practice

Adam Muzychuk, MD
Chair, Annual Meeting Planning Committee

David Plemel, MD
Secretary

Cynthia Qian, MD
Chair, Council on Continuing Professional Development

Briar Sexton, MD
Treasurer

Did You Know?

COS offers unique membership benefits, a leading-edge Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition, a diverse range of Continuing Professional Development services and an Awards program for outstanding achievement or research excellence.