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.

World-renowned glaucoma specialists share how they approach surgical challenges. Mark your calendar for the WGA Surgical Grand Rounds Webinar on Thursday, December 8th, 2022. The webinar will be broadcast live at two timeslots, making sure that wherever you are, you can tune in at a time that suits you.

Mark your calendar for another great Surgical Grand Rounds, where the following two topics will be discussed:

• How to Manage Failing/Failed Filter
• Tube Revisions to Restore Flow

The webinar will be broadcast live at two timeslots, making sure that wherever you are, you can tune in at a time that suits you.

• 8 am UTC | find your local time here
• 3 pm UTC | find your local time here

For more information contact: [email protected]

Dear Colleagues The call for submissions for the 4th Edition of the WHO Health for All Film Festival (HAFF) is now open until 31 January 2023! The HAFF aims to celebrate the art of short films as a means of raising awareness and promoting global health issues.  WHO invites all video artists and video creators from all over the world to submit their short documentaries, fiction or animation films of three to eight minutes for the categories of better health and well-being and Universal Health Coverage in the context of vision and eye care and/or ear and hearing care. This is a great opportunity for film and video innovators in both communities to champion and promote these important areas of health. We are looking forward to receiving your short films! Best regards, Vision and Eye Care & Ear and Hearing Care Programmes   More info   More info

Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Time: 4:00-5:30pm ET.

Presented by Dr. Graeme Pollock, Director of Lions Eye Donation Service, Centre for Eye Research Australia
Hosted by Gary Rockl, Tissue Innovation Specialist from Héma-Québec

The presentation will examine the technical aspects of organ culture of donor corneas and the benefits that may accrue through its adoption. It places this within the context of the forces affecting supply, demand and distribution of corneas in Australia.
• What are the technical requirements of organ culture?
• What are the benefits and disadvantages of the system?
• How does Australia approach national networking, self-sufficiency and sustainability in the provision of corneas for transplantation?

About the Featured Presenter:

Dr. Graeme A. Pollock, BSc (Hons) GCUT MPH PhD OAM
Dr Pollock is the Director of Lions Eye Donation Service at the Centre for Eye Research Australia, Melbourne. He has spent the past 30 years involved in eye banking at local, national, and international levels. Having been trained in pathology at the University of Melbourne, His association with donation and transplantation extends back to the 1980’s while working in organ preservation for transplantation. He completed his doctorate in this field at the University of Queensland and University of Cambridge. Graeme also holds a master’s degree in public health majoring in Health Administration from Monash University, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in University Teaching from the University of Melbourne.

His interests include medical standards and guidelines in the field of eye banking. He is a past Chair of the Eye Bank Association of Australia and New Zealand, past-President of the Australasian Transplant Coordinators Association, a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Eye Bank Association of America and a founding member of the Global Alliance of Eye Bank Associations. In 2019 he was awarded an Order of Australia for service to corneal transplantation and education.

This meeting will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.