Category Archives: For Residents & Fellows

Low Vision Rehabilitation Journal Club – VIA ZOOM
Mar 25th, 2025

The Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto would like to extend an invitation to you, your colleagues, fellows, residents and students to join them in the Low Vision Rehabilitation Journal Club. Date: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025Time: 7:30 – 8:30 PM ETTopic: Neuroplasticity in vision rehabilitationSpeaker: Drs. Ghaliah Nsour and Sangeetha […]

DOVS GRAND ROUNDS – no rounds for this week
Mar 25th, 2025

Date: Time: Title:  Speaker: Zoom link: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Objectives: The VPP Grand Rounds Local and Visiting Professor Program 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 […]

Webinar: Strengthen Your Advocacy Skills Ahead of the Federal Election
Mar 25th, 2025

COS is pleased to provide this Advocacy and Government Relations webinar for the upcoming Federal Election. This event is being offered exclusively to COS members and Residents.  We are living in unprecedented times—facing evolving healthcare challenges, an aging population, and a rapidly changing political landscape. With the upcoming federal election serving as a pivotal moment for […]

DOVS RESIDENT TEACHING – IN PERSON – No teaching this week
Mar 25th, 2025

Date: Time: Location: Title:  Speakers: The VPP Grand Rounds Local and Visiting Professor Program 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.

DOVS CORNEA ROUNDS –  No Sutures, No worries:  Mastering Flanged Scleral Fixation – VIA ZOOM
Mar 25th, 2025

Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2025 Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Title: No Sutures, No worries:  Mastering Flanged Scleral Fixation Speaker: Professor Adi Einan Lifshitz Zoom Link: Register in advance for this webinar After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Objectives: 1. Understand the Principles and Indications […]

CCOR Finance Talk with MD Financial
Mar 25th, 2025

The Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents hosted a financial literacy session in partnership with MD Financial. This talk features Caitlyn Purich (Early Career Education Specialist) and Melissa Allan (Senior Financial Consultant, CFP) from MD Financial and they go over a variety of topics such as: If you missed this helpful session, don’t worry! A recording […]

Lifestyle Habits in Glaucoma: Practical Advice for Patients and Ophthalmologists
Mar 13th, 2025

This article was authored by: Dr. Eileen Javidi, MD, Dr. Georges Durr, MD FRCSC and Dr. Younes Agoumi, MD FRCSC. The PRC Committee wish to acknowledge Félix Plamondon from the University of Laval for their initiative and contribution. Patients suffering from glaucoma often seek advice on lifestyle changes such as exercise, diet, and other habits […]

EyeNovation: Unveiling the pachychoroid disease spectrum: a deep dive into central serous chorioretinopathy and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
Mar 10th, 2025

Join us for our next webinar in our EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise!  “Unveiling the pachychoroid disease spectrum: a deep dive into central serous chorioretinopathy and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy”, presented by Dr. Angie H.C. Fong, University of Hong Kong school of Clinical Medicine.  This engaging session exploring the evolving understanding of the pachychoroid […]

Black History Month: Honoring Pioneers in Ophthalmology
Feb 27th, 2025

This article is authored by M. Shayyan Wasim, who has ancestral ties to the African Siddi community in PakistanPost reviewed and approved by: Dr. Marie-Josée Aubin and Dr. Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen Celebrating Black Excellence in OphthalmologyBlack History Month recognizes the significant contributions of Black individuals in various fields, including medicine. In ophthalmology, Black pioneers have […]