Women In Ophthalmology (WIO), Seva Foundation, and Orbis International have come together to offer a global webinar series in May 2021 for current and prospective women in ophthalmology.
Please join us for two engaging sessions with dynamic, global speakers and moderators. Speakers will share personal stories and experiences, highlighting strategies and key takeaways on the topics discussed. There will be time for questions and discussion with everyone so come join us!

Dates: Saturday, May 8, 2021, and Saturday, May 22, 2021

Session 1: “Eyeing the Gap: Gender Inequities In Visual Health and the Workplace”
– May 8, 2021, 12:00PM (Eastern Time)
– Examine global gender inequities in visual health and blindness and the impacts of gender bias in the workplace.

Session 2: “Catapulting Your Career: Seeking Out Opportunities for Growth”
– May 22, 2021, 4:00PM (Eastern Time)
– Discuss how female eye health professionals can catapult their careers and seek out career growth opportunities.

Program Details: Here is the series pamphlet to review

​Date : Tuesday May 18, 2021

Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST

Topic:  Approach to Pediatric Retinal Detachment

Speakers:

• Audina Berrocal
  Director, Pediatric Retina
  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
• Lejla Vajzovic
  Director, Advances in Pediatric Retina Course
  Duke University
• Cynthia Qian
  Director, Electrophysiology and Pediatric Retina
  Universite de Montreal
• Caroline Baumal
  Director, Retinopathy of Prematurity Service
  Tufts University

Dr. Berrocal will lead our esteemed panel with a series of cases to discuss the workup and management of pediatric retinal disease and retinal detachment.

Registration:

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-WHLiG5NTRKW4WlLHh7ZwQ

After registering, you will receive an email with a quick link to the zoom webinar.

Le 127e Congrès de la SFO aura lieu du 8 au 10 mai 2021 en version digitale.

Détails d’accès

https://sfo.e-congres.com/

Consulter le programme définitif du Congrès SFO 2021

Orbis Canada presents its first Speaker Series.

Topic: Changing the Way the World Sees

Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021

Time: 7:30pm–9:00pm EST

Special guests:
– Dr. Simon Holland, MD (the University of British Columbia, Chair of Orbis Canada)
– Dr. Hunter Cherwek, MD (Vice President, Clinical Services & Technology, Orbis International)
– Lisa McKeen (CEO, Orbis Canada)

Learning Objectives:

In Orbis Canada’s first Speaker Series, you will learn about the mission and work of Orbis, and our role as a global leader and innovator in the fight against avoidable blindness. You will learn about opportunities to get involved with Orbis at various stages of your training (students, residents, practicing ophthalmologists). You’ll learn about Orbis Canada’s role as an affiliate of Orbis International. Finally, you’ll learn how our focus on technology and innovation has allowed us to continue to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be a Q&A session with our panelists.

Access Details:
Event page and FREE registration at:
orbiscan.akaraisin.com/ui/FutureVisionLeaders/upcoming-events

Please note that to register for the event, you must be an Orbis Future Vision Leaders member. Becoming a member is quick, easy, and entirely free – register here.

Membership is available to all ophthalmology residents, medical students, and university graduates.

Date: Friday April 23, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Topic: Childhood glaucoma’s  

Speaker: Dr. Asim Ali 

Registration:

Zoom Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83510355878?pwd=c0J0S2pTTUpGTnNDdWJVVkRzYmNuUT09

Passcode: X6DFb8

The next session of the Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series, co-moderated by Professor Sadeer Hannush (Wills Eye Hospital) and Professor Allan Slomovic (University of Toronto) and their respective Cornea Departments will be hosted on the following date:

Date: Thursday May 20th 2021
Time: 7:30 – 9pm EST

Keynote Lecture: “Implanting & Securing Posterior Chamber IOLs without Capsular Support using the Canabrava 4-Flanged Technique”- Dr Sergio Canabrava

Title: Implanting & Securing Posterior Chamber IOLs without Capsular Support using the Canabrava 4-Flanged Technique

Case Presentations:

1. Gore-tex Sutured PCIOL Gone Bad – Dr Ashley Khalili
2. Fixating IOL-Bag complex with the 4-flange technique – Dr Eyal Cohen
3. Repair of traumatic iris dialysis and complex phacoemulsification – Dr Michael Mimouni

Accreditation

CPD points are available for attending these rounds as per the Royal College.

Access details:

Register in advance for this webinar here.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bQyvcofMQk21gj0xmzV2Nw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

This session will be recorded and placed online for future viewing. Past sessions may be accessed here also.

Join the online FREE Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting in collaboration with the Canadian Medical Association.

Date: May 12 and 13, 2021

This year’s National Meeting will explore the interplay between overuse and underuse, and how to prevent low-value services from diverting energy and resources from care that truly matters during these precarious times.

Bringing together health professionals, patients, system leaders, and researchers, this two-day virtual event is a unique opportunity to learn about leading Choosing Wisely efforts taking place across the country.

At the National Meeting you will:

• Engage with the Choosing Wisely community in an energized exchange of ideas on overuse
• Hear about practical and implementable strategies for reducing overuse, and understand their impact
• Network with colleagues who share a commitment to reducing overuse

Learning Objectives

• Translate and apply best practices for reducing overuse in health care in their clinical settings
• Design effective approaches for evaluating interventions related to reducing overuse
• Develop strategies to share successful interventions across their health care organization

Accreditation

• ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF CANADA:
  This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 8.25 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
• COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF CANADA:
  This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development for up to 8.25 Mainpro+ credits.

Access details

All content included in the National Meeting will be presented free of charge. Register here.

An online group-learning activity on vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), focusing on diagnosis and management, with the goal of creating greater disease awareness to optimize care for children and adolescents suffering from VKC.

Schedule

Speaker: Dr. Asim Ali
Date: Monday, April 26th 2021
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 pm EST

Speaker: Dr. Devinder Paul Cheema
Date: Tuesday, April 27th 2021
Time: 6 to 7 pm PST / 9 to 10 pm EST

Target audience

This educational program has been designed to meet the educational needs of Canadian ophthalmologists involved in the clinical diagnosis and management of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).

Learning Objectives

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

• Recall the current diagnostic measures and criteria used to diagnose VKC 
• Describe the graded treatment strategies available for patients having VKC
• Discuss the clinical evidence supporting the use of therapeutics in the treatment of severe VKC
• Evaluate how long-term care and follow-up of patients with VKC can be optimized

Accreditation

This program meets the accreditation criteria as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has been accredited by the Office of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University for up to 1 Section 1 credits/hours.

Access Details

To register to a CONNECT THE DOTS –  Optimizing Diagnosis and Management of VKC webinar session, please follow the following steps:

• URL: https://registration.onlinelearningservices.ca
• Enter the webinar user code: 2063ST
• Select the webinar date of your choice and complete the required fields
• Click on the Add to Calendar option and verify that you have received the confirmation email

For further information or assistance with registration please contact the program organizers at [email protected].

A group of Canadian medical students has formed a coalition called COSIG (Canadian Ophthalmology Student Interest Group) to help foster mentorship and share resources for all medical students in Canada interested in ophthalmology. As part of their first annual meeting, they are hoping to get ophthalmology residents from across Canada to take part in their 1 hour CCOR-COSIG Speed Mentoring Session.

CCOR-COSIG Speed Mentoring Session
Through a one-hour session, you will share your journey to ophthalmology with medical students across Canada. No preparation is required! You will be asked to provide insight on the life of an ophthalmology resident.

Date: Saturday, May 29, 2021

Time: 4-5 PM EST

Topic: global health and initiative

Structure: 4×15-minute breakout rooms on Zoom

CAM 2021 will be centered around the theme of global health and initiative. The keynote speakers are Dr. Hélène Boisjoly and Dr. Jennifer Rahman.

Here is the full schedule.

If you have any questions, please contact  [email protected]