« Management of retina patients during the COVID-19 crisis » David T Wong, MD FRCSC : Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, St Michael’s Hospital

Panelists: 

• Alan Berger, University of Toronto
• Jordan Cheskes, Former Chair, Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Amin Kherani, University of Calgary
• Wai-Ching Lam, University of Hong Kong
• David Maberley, University of British Columbia
• Emmanuel Mavrikakis, Athens General Hospital
• Cynthia Qian, Universite de Montreal

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RESIDENT TEACHING SESSION: Zoom webinar.

When: Apr 10, 2020 08:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic 1. Retinal degenerations associated with systemic disease and medication/plaquenil toxicity Dorrepaal 8:15 – 10:00 a.m. AAO 12: Ch 13/14

Topic 2. Posterior Segment tumours, RB, Lymphoma, leukemia, choroidal melanoma, osteoma, metastases Dr. Krema – 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

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University of Toronto Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences Virtual Grand Rounds.

Local and visiting Professor Program

SPEAKERS: Drs. A. Slomovic, B. Slomovic, El-Defrawy, Buys, Kohly, Rai, Devenyi, Sharkawy

DATE:  Friday April 10, 2020

TIME:  12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST

TITLE:    Covid -19 Pandemic and Ophthalmology: The 11th Plague

Learning Objectives

After attending this Grand Round session, participants will be able to:

1.  Describe the impact of the current state of Covid-19 in Toronto as it relates to the availability of in-hospital beds, ICU beds and ventilators

2. Recognize best practices as it relates to working collaboratively with Emergency Room and Infectious Disease specialists

3. Describe the value of new medications being recommended for treatment of patients with Covid-19

4. Describe best practices, including PPE use, for ophthalmologists managing ambulatory patients in the setting of Comprehensive ophthalmology as well as in sub-specialty practices such as Cornea, Glaucoma, Medical and Surgical  Retina

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62nd Annual Ophthalmology Research Day and 39th Clement McCulloch Lecture Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences Virtual Rounds

Date: May 7, 2020

Time: 11:30 – 1:00 PM EDT

Topic – Annual Research Day Session 1 

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Read the full schedule of the May 7th Rounds here

The University of Toronto Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences Grand Rounds lecture series is launching virtually.

The Grand Rounds will take place weekly on Fridays at Noon Eastern Time (EST) and will qualify for CPD credits.

Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Micieli (Neuro-Ophthalmology)

Topic: Ophthalmology puzzles for a quarantine

Time: Apr 3, 2020 12:00 PM Noon Canada/Eastern Standard Time

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ELP is a two-week intensive, residential, leadership program for students and young (health) professionals seeking to effectively develop their leadership capabilities. There are two program dates for 2020: Spring May 3-16 and Summer August 9-22.

Core sessions include topics like Characteristics & Qualities of Leaders, Effective Teams, Decision Making & Problem Solving, Mentorship & Coaching, Foresight & Innovation, Design Thinking, Change Management, Presentation & Persuasion, Management & Finance Essentials, Cultural Impact and Its Dynamic Role in Leadership.

No application fee. Bursaries are available.

Access Details

For more information visit the event website: https://healthleadershipacademy.ca/education/emerging-health-leaders

As part of the activities to mark World Glaucoma Week 2020, IAPB presents six webinars to cover the regions of North America, Africa, South East Asia, Europe, Latin America and Western Pacific for members and partnering organisations to take part in during 8-14 March 2020.

The North America webinar will be moderated by Suzanne Gilbert of Seva Foundation and chaired by Alan Robin, Associate Professor Ophthalmology and International Health, Johns Hopkins University and Adjunct Professor, University of Michigan who will give an overview. The speakers will be covering a wide range of issues. Mona Kaleem will speak on glaucoma detection and trends; Amy Zhang will focus on glaucoma therapies, problems and the future; Yvonne Buys on glaucoma during pregnancy and breast feeding period.

Access Details

For more information visit the event website: webinars/north-america/

This accredited activity has been developed from the recording of a live webinar that was hosted in February 2020. To participate in the webinar please visit this website: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2179418/81C4B40E26A303468E847B8512805FD6

Activity Overview

Stress is inherent in medicine and can lead to burnout. This presentation is designed to assist physicians in learning how to recognize the symptoms of burnout, and prevent burnout in themselves and their colleagues. The main causes of stress and drivers of burnout will be discussed, as well as the impact of burnout to the person and the system. We need to stop blaming doctors and see burnout prevention as a shared responsibility of both the individual physicians and the healthcare system. We will look at enhancing joy in our work, so we can maintain an intellectual, behavioural, and emotional commitment to meaningful and satisfying work. We will review the 5 C’s of Resilience to reinforce concrete and practical strategies that individuals can leverage to enhance resilience and maintain the joy in medicine.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Define and recognize burnout, and appreciate the scope of the issue
• Understand the drivers that lead to stress and burnout in physicians
• Know the consequences of burnout to the person and the system
• Implement personalized strategies to prevent burnout
• Consider the responsibility of the organization or system in preventing burnout
• Know the 5 C’s of Resilience, and identify strategies to enhance resilience and maintain the joy in medicine

This is the second accredited activity that has been produced as part of the COS Physician Wellness Webinar Series. You can review Ergonomics and Mindfulness in the Operating Room… Providing care to your patients while avoiding becoming one another accredited Section 1 activity.

CPD Credits

This activity 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 was approved by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. You may claim a maximum of 1 hour.

Access Details

This accredited activity has been developed from the recording of a live webinar that was hosted in February 2020. To participate in the webinar please visit this website: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2179418/81C4B40E26A303468E847B8512805FD6

This program was delivered with financial support from an educational grant provided to the COS by the Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management and Scotiabank through the Affinity Agreement.

COVID-19 Note (from website): Please be patient as we review the information and implications of the rapidly evolving Coronavirus situation and the Public Health recomendations announced on March 12th. Info to follow as it becomes available. Thank you for your understanding.

The retreat is presented by CSI Clarity Seema Institute and will be held April 17 – April 19 , 2020 in Canmore, Alberta at the Malcolm Hotel.

Learn how to make dry eye treatments accessible and lucrative in your practice!

This weekend retreat is aimed at the Eye Care Professional who wishes to elevate their knowledge and confidence in efficiently integrating an evidence-based dry eye examination into their practice. The retreat discusses available therapeutic treatments, risks and complications. offer training for your frontline staff to elevate their comprehension of dry eye disease, and coach them on how to discuss dry eye testing and treatments including dry eye retail products.

CPD Credits

up to 12 CE credit hours* COPE accreditation pending** 22+ Cat 1 CE credits for Alberta OD’s

Access Details

For more information visit the event website https://www.csievent.com/