Merci d’avoir participé au deuxième forum annuel de la SCO. Votre participation active et votre présence ont grandement contribué à faire de ce forum un événement significatif et couronné de succès. Nous sommes ravis de vous proposer un enregistrement du forum. Si vous avez manqué la session en direct, vous pouvez toujours accéder aux présentations sur la représentation, l’intelligence artificielle, la durabilité en ophtalmologie ainsi que sur les pénuries de médicaments et les médicaments essentiels.

Objectifs d’apprentissage:

1. Comprendre la façon dont la SCO plaide en faveur de changements politiques au niveau gouvernemental afin d’améliorer la qualité des soins oculaires et leur accessibilité.
2. Être en mesure de décrire de quelle façon la SCO collabore avec ses partenaires de Santé Canada pour analyser les causes et conséquences des pénuries de médicaments ophtalmiques et élaborer des stratégies visant à atténuer leur impact sur les soins aux patients.
3. En savoir plus sur les applications actuelles et éventuelles de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) en ophtalmologie et leur impact potentiel sur les soins aux patients et la prise de décisions.
4. Mieux connaître l’impact environnemental des pratiques et dispositifs ophtalmologiques et les stratégies visant à promouvoir la durabilité dans l’exercice de l’ophtalmologie.

Date: Thursday November 2nd

Time: 7:00 pm GMT

The British Ophthalmology Trainees Network are aiming to provide a free to access quarterly online series of lectures on different topics, giving an opportunity for ophthalmologists to hear lectures from world-renowned experts in their field.

This inaugural broadcast features expert military surgeons from the UK and US armed forces and Prof Harminder Dua.

Click here to Register

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.

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

Date:  Saturday May 20th 2023
Time:  1030am – 1200pm EDT

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

Keynote Presentation:

Nicole Fram, MD
Advanced Vision Care, Los Angeles, CA
Clinical Instructor, Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

Guest panelists

Brent Finklea, MD

Brad Feldman, MD

Joshua Teichman, MD

Neera Singal, MD

Surgery Case Presentations:

Erica Darian-Smith, MBBS

Kyle McKey, MD

Register in advance for this webinar:

 You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: May 20, 2023 10:30am PM Eastern Daylight Time (US and Canada)

Topic: DOVS Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QkYwzPeRSW2jDwg-MR7XMQ

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. 

You may access prior presentations 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)

As a team of ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents, and medical students at the University of Calgary, we are dedicated to exploring and developing simulation-based learning endeavours and 3D printing innovations in surgical ophthalmology.

Check out the latest simulation walkthrough videos below:

The EyeSi Simulator Walkthrough

In this project, we provide walkthrough videos of the levels of the VR Magic EyeSi® Surgical simulator. A staple in many ophthalmology training programs, the EyeSi® system provides virtual modules to practice surgical skills in cataract surgery. However, there are no specific walkthroughs and tips provided by the simulator in completing each individual level. Hence our library of over 100 videos on Youtube® include individualized advice and narration on video walkthroughs on how we approached each level, and our final scoring as well. We hope these videos help ophthalmology residents in completing all the levels in the EyeSi® cataract simulator, that will translate directly into real-life operating room success!

EyeSi Vitreoretinal Simulator Walkthrough

In this project, we provide walkthrough videos of the levels of the VR Magic EyeSi® Surgical simulator for the Vitreoretinal module. A staple in many ophthalmology training programs, the EyeSi® system provides virtual modules to practice surgical skills in cataract surgery and vitreoretinal surgery. However, there are no specific walkthroughs and tips provided by the simulator in completing each individual level. Hence our library of over 100 videos on Youtube® include individualized advice and narration on video walkthroughs on how we approached each level, and our final scoring as well.

Read more here to learn about the Clinical Ophthalmologists and the Design Teams involved in this innovative project.

Learn core concepts and a framework to approach physician wellness

TYPE: On-demand

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Physician health and wellness is a critical issue that affects all members of a care team, patients and the overall effectiveness of the health system. Organizational factors such as challenging workloads, demanding learning and practice standards, rigid medical culture and complex practice environments all put physicians at a higher risk of experiencing personal and professional dissatisfaction, depression, burnout and suicide. To address these challenges, we must first understand the scope of the problem, including the individual and system drivers of burnout.

This self-led online course is designed for students, medical residents and physicians at all career stages. In this interactive course, you’ll review key concepts of physician wellness, explore organizational factors that drive burnout and review evidence-based findings on the interventions shown to protect against burnout and foster well-being.

EXPECT TO LEARN HOW TO:

• explain the impact of physician burnout in Canada using an evidence-based supporting framework;
• discuss the impact of stigma and medical culture on physician wellness;
• describe the factors that affect professional fulfillment;
• discuss how equity, diversity and inclusion, leadership and professional satisfaction can affect burnout; and
• identify specific strategies to reduce the prevalence of burnout in your learning or work environment.

Date: Thursday February 9, 2023

Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Topic: Endothelial Replacement: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Speaker: Martin Dirisamer

Zoom Link – Register in advance for this webinar:

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

Forum 2023 de la SCO : Bâtir l’avenir de l’ophtalmologie

Date: 25 janvier, 2023

Heure: 19 h 30 à 20 h 30 HE

Forum 2023 de la SCO : Bâtir l’avenir de l’ophtalmologie

Joignez-vous à nous dans le cadre de cet événement virtuel gratuit et renseignez-vous sur l’orientation future de la Société canadienne d’ophtalmologie. Écoutez le point de vue de présentateurs sur les activités de représentation, la compétence par conception, les pénuries de médicaments et le Congrès annuel et exposition de la SCO. Nous voulons avoir de vos nouvelles! Répondez aux questions de sondage et à notre période de questions animée, et dites-nous de quelle manière nous pouvons vous aider.

*Détails final et inscription à venir pour le Forum 2023 de la SCO : Bâtir l’avenir de l’ophtalmologie. Pour la version anglaise du forum qui aura lieu le 18 janvier, cliquez ici.

The Canadian Ophthalmology Student Interest Group (COSIG-GECIO) is a collective run by medical students interested in ophthalmology from across Canada. Our goal is to support other medical students interested in ophthalmology by sharing resources, facilitating connections, and promoting student research and advocacy efforts.

For more upcoming events and to view the calendar click the link below.