Category Archives: Covid-19 Resources
Ideas for Teaching CanMEDS During COVID-19
Jun 18th, 2020
There are numerous ways for trainees (CBD and traditional) to continue to develop the CanMEDS competencies throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these opportunities occur in responding to the pandemic itself, whereas other opportunities may be used to help fill the gap when usual clinical duties are problematic due to safety concerns, PPE shortages, physical […]
Continuing Clinical Teaching during COVID-19
Jun 18th, 2020
Disruptions related to COVID-19 are likely to continue for quite some time. In response, programs are adopting innovative approaches to support resident learning in the clinical environment. Check out these ideas from your colleagues across Canada on how they are continuing clinical teaching during COVID-19, across a variety of clinical environments (inpatients or outpatient visits), […]
Immediately Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery (ISBCS) – Key Points
Jun 4th, 2020
4 June, 2020 Preamble As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic all elective surgeries in Canada were stopped. This has resulted in a large backlog of deferred cataract surgeries. As elective surgery slowly resumes, procedures and policies need to be changed to minimize the risk of COVID which will reduce efficiencies. To address the issues […]
Joule COVID-19 Learning Series: Mindfulness Workshops
May 25th, 2020
These 60-minute interactive, online workshops introduce the core components of Mindfulness Practice, an internationally recognized program to help physicians incorporate mindfulness into their clinical work. Instructors are graduates of the University of Rochester Medical Center Mindful Practice longitudinal internship program. Webinar Details Topic: Mindfulness workshops Tuesday, June 2 – 8:00 pm (EDT) Instructor: Dr. Anita […]
Webinar – The Eyebank in a COVID World and DMEK Procedure Pearls
May 18th, 2020
The Eyebank in a COVID world and DMEK procedure pearls In this Webinar, Dr. Clara Chan explores new methods at the eye bank to make DMEK surgeries safer and more efficient. Dr. Chan also illustrates her step-by-step personal guide to performing a DMEK procedure. • Eye bank strategies to mitigate COVID-19 risk in ocular tissues […]
AAO Webinar Recording –Community Q&A: Things to Consider as You Prepare to Reopen Your Practice.
May 13th, 2020
Community Q&A: Things to Consider as You Prepare to Reopen Your Practice, by Sanjay D Goel, MD, Ann M Hulett, CMPE, Albert Castillo View the full webinar recording here
Webinar– A Path to a New Vision: Financial Implications of COVID – Beyond the Basics
May 12th, 2020
Financial Implications of COVID – Beyond the Basics Are you confused by the nuances of federal or provincial financial relief programs? Unsure what to apply for and how to plan your practice finances? Join us for the fourth webinar in our series A PATH TO A NEW VISION. This week we ask experts from MD Financial Management […]
CADTH Webinar – Does the Evidence Support the Hype? COVID-19 and Antiviral Treatments
May 11th, 2020
Does the Evidence Support the Hype? COVID-19 and Antiviral Treatments Date: May 29, 2020 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. EDT (Webinar) Webinar Details The magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic globally is generating considerable interest in options to prevent infection and minimize the impact if infection occurs. Pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure treatment with a group […]
Webinar: Post-COVID-19: The NEW Normal for Workflow & Patient Care?
May 11th, 2020
Title: Post-COVID-19: The NEW Normal for Workflow & Patient Care? Date: Monday, May 18th, 2020Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT (11:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT) Synopsis: As we are beginning to see in countries that have already started confinement, a consumer will likely only venture out to a clinic, or practice, if they are […]