Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists
AAO Meetings on Demand
Oct 18th, 2018
Enjoy AAO 2018 All Year-Round. Choose from eight Subspecialty Day meetings or the AAOE Program; or save when you buy the complete package, which includes highlights from AAO 2018. Packages are available for members and nonmembers. Visit AAO Meetings on Demand for more information on pricing and available sessions. Access to this product is available through Dec. 2021. Section […]
What Scares You, Scares Me Too
Oct 16th, 2018
Presented by Lesya Shuba, MD, PhD, FRCSC This module will consist of interactive discussion of clinical cases, allowing participants to discuss some challenging clinical scenarios in glaucoma. Participants will have a chance to review common features of glaucoma as opposed to other optic neuropathies, discuss unusual cases of inflammatory glaucoma, the diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas […]
The INSIGHT Glaucoma Program: Beyond the Evidence
Oct 16th, 2018
The INSIGHT Glaucoma Program, Beyond the Evidence, is co-chaired by Dr. Andrew Crichton and Dr. Devesh Varma. It consists of four modules developed by respected Canadian glaucoma specialists, in partnership with the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and with an unrestricted grant from Allergan. INSIGHT Glaucoma – Beyond the Evidence is a Royal College accredited program, created […]
The INSIGHT Cornea Program
Oct 16th, 2018
The INSIGHT Cornea Program, chaired by Dr. Bruce Jackson, consists of five modules developed by respected Canadian corneal specialists, Drs. K. Baig, C. Chan, J. Choremis, R. Ritenour, and G. Rocha, in partnership with the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and with an unrestricted grant from Allergan. INSIGHT is an accredited program developed after extensive consultations and […]
Section 3: Simulation Activities
Oct 15th, 2018
Performance Assessment Simulation of real-life situations that allow participants to demonstrate (and receive feedback on) their application of knowledge (scientific and tacit), clinical reasoning, communication and problem-solving, as well as their ability to collaborate and work effectively in a health care team. Simulation activities use standardized patients, mannequins, part-task trainers or virtual cases to assess […]
An Approach to Open-angle Glaucoma: An Online Module
Sep 26th, 2018
This module provides an overview of guideline-recommended and evidence-based approaches to open-angle glaucoma. Clinical scenarios guide the learner through risk factor identification, signs and symptoms, history taking, imaging, staging, treatment and follow up. Relevant guideline recommendations are provided, as well as clinical tips and red flags. Target Audience The “An Approach to Open-angle Glaucoma” module […]
Where does my learning activity fit?
Aug 7th, 2018
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Framework separates continuing professional development activities into three distinct sections: Section 1 – Group LearningIncludes rounds, journal clubs, small groups and conferences. Activities can be face-to-face or web-based. Section 2 – Self-LearningPlanned to address specific needs, enhance awareness of new evidence potentially […]
National retinoblastoma strategy: Canadian guidelines for care
Oct 26th, 2017
December 2009 National retinoblastoma strategy: Canadian guidelines for care These guidelines are based on the best available evidence and expert opinion, and are intended to optimize patterns of clinical practice. They are not to be prescriptive or replace clinical judgement, nor restrict innovation. Healthcare professionals must always consider the needs, preferences, values, financial and personal […]
RCOphth 2020
Jan 21st, 2017
The Annual Congress of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists will take place in Birmingham, UK from May 18-21, 2020. The conference program will cover the breadth of sub-specialties and offer a unique opportunity to develop surgical skills and learn how to work collaboratively in the evolving health landscape. Access Details For more information, visit the […]