Women in Ophthalmology

WIO Symposium: The challenges faced by women in research

Sunday June 18, 0630—0800
Room 516C

Learning objectives

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

  • Develop mentorship and camaraderie among women in ophthalmology
  • Promote women in leadership roles in various organizations and meetings
  • Assess work-life issues unique to women in the field of medicine
  • Consider challenges in research and implement strategies to deal with these

GUEST SPEAKER

Isabelle Brunette, MD, FRCSC

MODERATOR

Yvonne M. Buys, MD


The Canadian Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) invites women ophthalmologists, residents, fellows and medical students to attend the breakfast symposium. The goal is to promote mentorship and camaraderie amongst women in ophthalmology, and provide opportunities for discussion about work-life issues unique to women in the medical field. A hot breakfast will be served. Advance registration required, and is limited to: women ophthalmologists, residents, fellows and medical students.

Agenda

0630 Breakfast and registration
0700 The challenges faced by women in research • Isabelle Brunette
0800 Adjourn