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Category Archives: Subspecialities
DOVS GRAND ROUNDS – Hereditary Vitreoretinopathies: From Recognition to Retinal Detachment Prevention – VIA ZOOM
Jan 5th, 2026
Date: Friday January 9th, 2026 Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Title: Hereditary Vitreoretinopathies: From Recognition to Retinal Detachment Prevention Speaker: Dr. Gareth Mercer Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R9XhApxlROemwiti13uKKw#/ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. After this webinar, participants will be able to: The VPP Grand Rounds Local and Visiting […]
“My Story” Series: A Colleague’s Ergonomic Journey (featuring Dr. Dan O’Brien)
Oct 30th, 2025
The first in our series of “My Story” videos, this installment features Dr. Dan O’Brien, an ophthalmologist in Nova Scotia, and a past president of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. The full video and teasers are available for use anytime – and please share with colleagues. Link to Teaser 1 Link to Teaser 2
2026 Update & Review Lecture Series
Oct 15th, 2025
Dr. Edsel Ing and co-moderator Dr. Rahul Sharma invite you to join the free Canada-wide Update & Review Lectures, held Tuesdays from 7:30–9:30 pm EST. Designed for practicing ophthalmologists (Section 1 credits) and residents preparing for Royal College written or OKAP exams, these sessions feature highly interactive content including MCQs, fill-in-the-blank questions, and photo unknowns. […]
EyeLearnIVFA
Oct 15th, 2025
EyeLearnIVFA is a Canadian collaborative virtual resource for intravenous fluorescein angiography (IVFA). It is designed to provide students, fellows and ophthalmologists an accessible and self-paced medical education resource. The website reviews fundamental anatomy and concepts related to fluorescein angiography. As well, through a case based approach, EyeLearnIVFA hopes to increase familiarity with interpretation of this imaging […]
We’ve Got Your Back! A COS Webinar Recording
Oct 10th, 2025
Please note that this webinar has passed. A recording is available below. October is Ergonomics Month and what better time to learn more about staying safe and healthy in your practice and personal life? Join us on Thursday, October 9, 2025 for an educational and lively discussion on Ergonomics and Injury Prevention. Learn more from ergonomics experts […]
A Heavy Heart – Globe and Mail
Oct 8th, 2025
Recommended by Dr. R. Rishi Gupta, this Globe and Mail article offers an important reflection on physician wellness and the physical and mental toll of striving for excellence in medicine. It’s a meaningful read for anyone interested in ergonomics, balance, and sustainable practice.
2025-2026 CORE Curriculum
Oct 6th, 2025
On behalf of the COS Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Working Group and the Committee on Ophthalmology Residents Ergonomics Education, we are pleased to share with you the 2025–26 CORE Curriculum. The attached CORE Curriculum Guide outlines six practical and easy-to-implement initiatives designed to promote ergonomic awareness and injury prevention among the residents in your program. As October marks National Ergonomics Awareness […]
Ergonomics: Other Ergonomics Resources for Physicians
Aug 5th, 2025
2025-2026 CORE CirriculumDescription: CORE Curriculum Guide outlines six practical and easy-to-implement initiatives designed to promote ergonomic awareness and injury prevention among the residents in your programLink: https://www.cosprc.ca/2025-2026-core-curriculum/ Dalhousie University – EH&S Ergonomics ProgramDescription: Dalhousie’s Environmental Health & Safety Office offers ergonomic assessments and training for faculty and staff. Their educational video series, featuring the Dal Tiger, demonstrates proper […]
Ergonomics: Ophthalmology Educational Series
Aug 5th, 2025
Title: COS Ergonomics for the Ophthalmologist VideosDescription: Explore presentations, handouts, and video recordings from the 2017 COS Annual Meeting focused on preventing musculoskeletal injury in ophthalmology. Topics include body mechanics, the prevalence of MSK disorders, and the development of ergonomic education modules. This resource features insights from clinicians and experts including Drs. Brissette, Diaconita, Ratzlaff, […]