Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents

Symposium for Young Ophthalmologists and Residents

AllThursday June 15, 1200—1730
Room 519AB

Learning objectives

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the process of applying to international and American fellowships in ophthalmology subspecialties, as well as the considerations upon returning to Canada
  • Apply clinical tips and knowledge for pre-operative, post-operative, and clinical management of complex glaucoma and cornea cases through discussion around resident case presentations
  • Describe the future of ophthalmology and apply important medicolegal pearls relevant to this specialty
  • Maintain a balance of mental and physical wellbeing during the transition period from resident to staff ophthalmologist

GUEST SPEAKERS

Richard Lewis, MD
Jodhbir S. Mehta, BSc (Hons.), MBBS, FRCOphth, FRSC (Ed)

MODERATORS

Stephanie Low, MD
Amandeep Rai, MD

FACULTY

Mahshad Darvish-Zargar, MDCM, MBA
Sherif El-Defrawy, MD, PhD
Kay Lam, MD
Colin Mann, MD
Joel Post, JD, MD


Agenda

1200 Lunch
1300 Introductory address • Mona Harissi-Dagher
1310 Introduction to session and speakers • Amandeep Rai, Stephanie Low
1320 International fellowships: Process, tips and considerations • Kay Lam
1340 Academic medicine for non-academics: Cornea and refractive surgery • Jodhbir S. Mehta
1410 Law and medicine: Pearls for the young ophthalmologist • Joel Post
1440 To America and back: Lessons returning from fellowship and starting a practice • Mahshad Darvish-Zargar
1510 Break
1525 Where ophthalmology has come from and where it’s going • Sherif El-Defrawy
1555 Glaucoma cases with the expert • Richard A. Lewis
1625 Forever young: Ergonomics and work-life balance • Colin Mann
1655 Meeting of the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents
1730 Adjourn