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CJO: December 2023 Issue Highlights

The December 2023 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights:

Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 4 articles with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe, including the article featured in our October visual abstract, Comparison of pre-formalin fixation and postfixation temporal artery biopsy lengths

Original research articles:

Research letters, photo essays, and case reports:

Follow the CJO on social media:

Facebook: CanJOphth

Instagram: @cjo_jco

LinkedIn: CJO – JCO

Twitter: @CanJOphth

Physician Health & Wellness

Burnout and depression among the medical community is becoming more commonplace. COS has prepared the list below offering our members support on topical resources including webinars, courses, articles, books, and more.

While we all face challenges to varying degrees, our culture of silence in medicine often precludes us from openly sharing what we are facing. Speaking up, however, not only offers you an opportunity to seek support, but also helps others who may be hesitant to speak up for themselves by reminding them they are not alone.

If you are experiencing thoughts and behaviours of depression or suicide, it is important to know that there are immediate supports available to you 24 hours a day. Click here to find a crisis centre near you and seek the support you need.

Resources

Kevin MD (KevinMD.com)

A collection of articles and blog posts on physician suicide and related issues, written by various medical professionals. LEARN MORE 

Pamela Wible, MD

A physician and author who advocates for the well-being of medical professionals and patients, with a focus on addressing physician suicide. LEARN MORE 

Nina Ahuja, MD FRCSC
Docs in Leadership

An online community for physicians interested in leadership development, emotional intelligence, education, and career development. LEARN MORE 

Canadian Medical Association
A New Era in Physician Health and Wellness

A hub for physician wellness resources, including articles, webinars, and tools for promoting well-being and addressing burnout and other challenges. LEARN MORE 

Canadian Medical Association
The Silent Stigma Around Physician Suicide

A guide to the signs, risk factors and influences of physician suicide and an overview of the systemic and individual efforts needed to prevent it. LEARN MORE 

Canadian Psychological Association

A collection of fact sheets on various mental health topics, including depression, anxiety, and stress, written by psychology experts. LEARN MORE 

Canadian Mental Health Association
Workplace Mental Health

A program to promote mental health in the workplace, with resources and tools for employers and employees. LEARN MORE 

Not Myself Today

A workplace mental health initiative that provides tools and resources for organizations to promote mental health and reduce stigma. LEARN MORE 

Envisioning a Canada Without Suicide

A suicide prevention initiative that aims to raise awareness, provide education and resources, and promote action to prevent suicide and support those affected by it. LEARN MORE 

Royal College Peer Coaching in Practice

Peer feedback is an essential element of the Royal College Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. While there are many ways to receive peer feedback, one of the most powerful forms of feedback is the type you receive in a peer coaching or mentoring relationship.

This site provides support and resources to guide your personal peer coaching or peer mentoring journey.  

Peer Coaching in Practice

CJO: October 2023 Issue Highlights

The October 2023 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights: 

Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 4 articles with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe, including the article featured in our October visual abstract, OCTA changes following loading phase with intravitreal aflibercept for DME.

Original research articles:

Research letters, photo essays, and case reports:

Follow the CJO on social media:

Facebook: CanJOphth

Instagram: @cjo_jco

LinkedIn: CJO – JCO

Twitter: @CanJOphth

The Canadian Ophthalmology Mentorship Program (COMP)

The Canadian Ophthalmology Mentorship Program (COMP) is an annual national mentorship program that connects 3-4 Canadian medical students per ophthalmology resident mentor for the purposes of networking, career exploration, and community building. Recruitment is now open for ophthalmology resident mentors and Canadian medical student mentees.

Sign-ups are open till September 22, 2023. 

Link to sign up: tinyurl.com/738u8h8e. 

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Cornea Learning Modules

Cornea Learning Modules

This educational program consists of online learning modules of corneal topography and tomography using a case-based format, with the goal of improving knowledge and comfort in interpreting corneal imaging.

Learning Objectives

·       Understanding differences between topography and tomography, and which clinical scenarios require use of corneal imaging 

·       Understand different maps and data presented in topography and tomography, and how they are used in the diagnosis and management of corneal related anomalies

·       Interpret corneal imaging in context of normal and diseased eyes (including keratoconus, corneal ectasias, pterygium, assessment prior to cataract or refractive surgery)  

CanMEDS Roles

·       Medical expert

·       Scholar 

This is a Member’s Only Section 3 MOC Accredited Activity. You must first log in to your account.

Click here for the Modules Link

This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. You may claim a maximum of 2 section 3 credits.

CCOR Fellowship Directory

This is a sortable directory of subspecialty clinical fellowships attended by over 210 Canadian ophthalmology residents. It includes contact information for past residents who indicated they were open to being contacted by prospective fellows.

CCOR Fellowship Directory

CCOR Post-residency Guidebook

A Canadian Ophthalmology Resident’s guide to preparing for life after residency. Learn about the career in general vs subspecialty ophthalmology practice, compare different subspecialties, and how to apply for fellowship. Insights shared are a compilation of previous CCOR fellowship talks and tips from a recent survey of graduating residents.

CCOR Post-Residency Guidebook 2023Download

Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series – IOL Complications: Best Management Approaches

When: Sep 21, 2023 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Wills Eye Hospital and the University of Toronto are excited to bring you the next installment of the Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series

Co-moderated by Professor Sadeer Hannush (Wills Eye Hospital) and Professor Allan Slomovic (University of Toronto).

Keynote Presentation:
Professor Mitchell Weikert, MD
Cullen Eye Institute
Baylor College of Medicine


Guest panelists

Beeran Meghpara, MD and Aditya Kanesa-Thasan, MD (Wills Eye Hospital)
Randal Ulate, MD, FRCSC and Mojgan Hassanlou, MD, FRCSC (University of Toronto)
Surgery Case Presentations:
Alonso Gutierrez, MD (University of Toronto)
Violet Lin, MD (Wills Eye Hospital)

Register in advance for this webinar

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The evening will as usual be recorded and placed online for viewing.

If you would like to visit any of our prior series, please see the link here.

CME credits are available for the following:

· Royal College Maintenance of Certification Section 1: 7.5 hours (1.5 Section 1 hours per session)

· American Medical Association Category 1: 7.5 credits (1.5 Category 1 credits per session)

· European Union for Medical Specialists UEMS-EACCME®: 7.5 credits (1.5 ECMEC credits per session)