Joint International Rounds between Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) and Queen Victoria Hospital (NHS Foundation Trust) (London, UK)

Topic: COMET: Clinical Applications for Ocular Surface Reconstruction

Date: Tuesday March 9

Time: 5:00pm – 6:00 pm (EDT, UTC -5)

Presenter: Aida Hajjar-Sesé, MD

Registration: https://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_PfbeXvmAQAuENe9XNm5MAA

Ottawa Lead: Kashif Baig, MD
London Lead: Aida Hajjar-Sesé, MD

Learning objectives:

At the end of this presentation the attendees will be able to: 1. Understand the assessment and diagnosis of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency (LSCD) 2. Identify indications and advantages of Cultured Oral Mucosal Epithelial Transplantation (COMET) compared to other techniques of ocular surface reconstruction 3. Measure the success of the treatment

Accreditation: 

The Precision Cornea Centre International Rounds is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Topic: Addressing Critical Gaps in Global Health and Development

Date:

• Virtual Conference March 12-14, 2021
• Satellite Sessions: March 1-11, 2021

L’inscription pour la Conférence canadienne sur le leadership des médecins de 2021 (du 26 au 29 avril) est maintenant ouverte

Cette année, la Société canadienne des leaders médicaux (SCLM) s’est associée à Joule, société de l’Association médicale canadienne (AMC), pour offrir une conférence virtuelle offrant un plus grand nombre de séances formatives : 4 cours de maître, 6 allocutions et 21 ateliers. Toutes les séances seront présentées par des experts de l’instauration du changement, de la résolution de problèmes basée sur la créativité et de la transformation des organisations du secteur de la santé.

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Date: Friday March 5, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Topic:  Closed Angle and Secondary Glaucoma    

Speaker: Dr. Christoph Kranemann   

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87383096609?pwd=d2dzT2JaSDNwa1R2bEthc3dRZVg3Zz09

Passcode: cMNf66

Date: Friday March 5, 2021

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM EST

Topic: The Multidisciplinary Management of the Advanced Ophthalmic Tumours

Speaker: Dr.  Hatem Krema

Zoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87551439933?pwd=UEJLbjk4dVVCQkZmOXZzakdmdVZudz09

Passcode: s52nQ3

Learning Objectives:

1. To highlight the applications of current oncology treatments in the management of advanced ophthalmic tumours.   

2. To present the outcome of multidisciplinary approach in treatment of advanced ophthalmic cancer. 

Date: Thursday March 4, 2021

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST

Topic:   Why are my eyes do red?

Speaker: Dr. Larissa Gouvea

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dNh41QB1Qo2Qn9ylLUPqbg

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

Objectives:

1. To discuss a case of severe PUK 

2. To recognize complications with PUK 

3. To discuss medical and surgical management of PUK 

Date: Wednesday March 3, 2021

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Topic: Update on retinal gene therapy

Speaker : Dr. Elise Heon

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87237342414?pwd=K0FmMXEydFlwVnVQMUsyNHVsblRCdz09

Passcode: Dghp0X

Learning Objectives

1.  Understand the purpose of retinal gene therapy

2.  What is Luxterna

3.  What are the outcome expectations from Luxterna gene therapy

Supporting people with sight loss in Atlantic Canada!

Date: February 26, 2021
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST

About the Auction

As part of the East Coast Kitchen Party, this auction will raise essential funds to support innovative programs for people with sight loss in the four Atlantic provinces. These vital programs connect people with life-changing technology, prepare children and youth who are blind for life after high school, and transform our communities to be more accessible and inclusive.

Welcome Katie Kelly, Entertainment Host for CTV Morning Live and CTV News at 5, as our host and will feature an online auction, stories from CNIB program participants, and an incredible line-up of performers from across the Atlantic provinces.

Tickets: $25.00

Receive a tax receipt and support vital programs that are helping to change what it is to be blind.

Access Details

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Webinar: Fellowship considerations

Date: Tuesday, March 9
Time: 8 pm ET

Join this webinar which is designed for current and potential fellows where we will discuss: tax considerations, U.S. visas, financial planning strategies and special programs for fellows.

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Webinar sponsored by MD Management