Category Archives: For Residents & Fellows

The Canadian Ophthalmology Mentorship Program (COMP)
Sep 18th, 2023

The Canadian Ophthalmology Mentorship Program (COMP) is an annual national mentorship program that connects 3-4 Canadian medical students per ophthalmology resident mentor for the purposes of networking, career exploration, and community building. Recruitment is now open for ophthalmology resident mentors and Canadian medical student mentees. Sign-ups are open till September 22, 2023.  Link to sign […]

Surgical Retina Fellowship program at the Ivey Eye Institute and Western University
Sep 13th, 2023

Dr. Munir Iqbal is pleased to announce the initiation of a Surgical Retina Fellowship program at the Ivey Eye Institute and Western University in London, Ontario The fellowship will be 2 years in length, and will include exposure to clinical aspects of retina disease management.  The fellow will have the opportunity to evaluate both new […]

Cornea Learning Modules
Aug 29th, 2023

Cornea Learning Modules This educational program consists of online learning modules of corneal topography and tomography using a case-based format, with the goal of improving knowledge and comfort in interpreting corneal imaging. Learning Objectives ·       Understanding differences between topography and tomography, and which clinical scenarios require use of corneal imaging  ·       Understand different maps and data presented […]

CCOR Fellowship Directory
Aug 22nd, 2023

This is a sortable directory of subspecialty clinical fellowships attended by over 210 Canadian ophthalmology residents. It includes contact information for past residents who indicated they were open to being contacted by prospective fellows. CCOR Fellowship Directory

CCOR Post-residency Guidebook
Aug 22nd, 2023

A Canadian Ophthalmology Resident’s guide to preparing for life after residency. Learn about the career in general vs subspecialty ophthalmology practice, compare different subspecialties, and how to apply for fellowship. Insights shared are a compilation of previous CCOR fellowship talks and tips from a recent survey of graduating residents.

Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series – IOL Complications: Best Management Approaches
Aug 22nd, 2023

When: Sep 21, 2023 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Wills Eye Hospital and the University of Toronto are excited to bring you the next installment of the Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series Co-moderated by Professor Sadeer Hannush (Wills Eye Hospital) and Professor Allan Slomovic (University of Toronto). Keynote Presentation:Professor Mitchell Weikert, MDCullen Eye InstituteBaylor […]

COS 2023 – Looking Beyond VEGF Suppression: Optimizing the Patient Journey Video Now Available for Viewing
Aug 16th, 2023

Looking Beyond VEGF Suppression: Optimizing the Patient Journey was held on Saturday, June 17 from 6:30 – 8:00 am ET at the 2023 COS Annual Meeting. Our host, Dr. Wai-Ching Lam, joined by four international experts, discussed the following objectives: International Experts Click Here to View Video

COS 2023 Lion’s Lair Video is Now Available for Viewing
Aug 16th, 2023

Click Here to View Video The Lions of Canadian Ophthalmology gathered on Friday, June 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 am ET at the 2023 COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition to judge three research presentations related to retinal disease. Dr. Diana Do delivered a keynote lecture on Clinical Innovations: From Bench to Bedside  ̶  The Future […]

Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Update 2024
Aug 14th, 2023

February 23 – 25, 2024 – JW Marriot Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa – Orlando, Florida Course Directors:  Sophie Bakri, M.D., Richard TenHulzen, M.D. and Joanne Shen, M.D. This three-day live and livestream conference offers comprehensive updates in ophthalmology and optometry that can be immediately applied to clinical practice. Topics will include neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma, retina, cornea and […]