Category Archives: For Medical Students

CJO: October 2024 Issue Highlights
Oct 10th, 2024

The October 2024 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights:  Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 3 articles from this issue with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe. In addition, our October visual abstract provides […]

(EyeNovation) Pearls from the Trenches: What I’ve learned from doing complex cases – Recording
Oct 3rd, 2024

The field of ophthalmology is constantly evolving, with new techniques, technologies, and best practices emerging regularly. To help ophthalmologists stay at the forefront of their profession, we are proud to introduce “EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise.” This innovative webinar series aims to connect ophthalmologists from around the world, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration. […]

Theatre of Medicine
Sep 26th, 2024

A refreshing new MOC program, delivered by the internationally renowned Shaw Festival, is launching with a 15-hour course this Fall! Come to Niagara-on-the-Lake for this inaugural event, co-created with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, which focuses on meaningful learning through skills and tools found in the performing arts. The Theatre of Medicine program has been approved […]

EyeNovation Webinar: Dr. Samir Melki on The Light Adjustable Lens
Sep 25th, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the next webinar in our “EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise” series, “The Light Adjustable Lens: Impressions after 500 and my 2 eyes,” presented by esteemed ophthalmologist Dr. Samir Melki from Harvard Medical School. This webinar will take place on October 30th, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET. […]

55th Sally Letson Symposium
Sep 18th, 2024

Thank you for attending the Sally Letson Symposium. We greatly appreciate your participation. The 56th Sally Letson Symposium will take place from September 11-13, 2025. Please save the date for next year’s event, and we look forward to welcoming you again! Join us for the 55th Sally Letson Symposium chaired by Dr. Ian Clark, University […]

CJO: August 2024 Issue Highlights
Aug 28th, 2024

The August 2024 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights:  Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 3 articles from this issue with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe. In addition, our August visual abstract provides […]

Interview study on artificial intelligence in ophthalmology
Aug 21st, 2024

Researchers at LMU Munich are looking for ophthalmology professionals for an online qualitative study on artificial intelligence (AI) in ophthalmology. To understand ophthalmology professionals’ perceptions of AI and to identify relevant factors for a successful integration of AI tools in clinical practice, the research team conducts online interviews (20-25 min) with ophthalmology professionals (e.g., ophthalmologists, […]

COS 2025 – Call for Abstracts
Aug 1st, 2024

COS is now accepting abstracts for the 2025 COS Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia! The abstract submission deadline is Thursday, October 03, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.  Abstract can be submitted in the following format:   The COS Annual Meeting historically boasts an 80+% acceptance rate with abstracts making up over 50% of all presentations. With […]

COS – THE EYECAN PODCAST- New Episodes!
Jul 15th, 2024

The podcast features guest speakers from across Canada and innovative practitioners from around the world discussing diverse topics and how they impact ophthalmology. Topics range from emerging techniques and technologies to building individual resilience as Canadian physicians. Through it all, this podcast aims to build connections within the ophthalmological community, share our experiences, and to […]