Best Canadian Ophthalmological Society Podcasts (2024)

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EyeCan Season 4, Episode 11 - Ophthalmology in Academia, with guest Dr. Sherif El-Defrawy 1:08:01

1d ago1:08:01

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Our guest on this episode is Dr. Sherif El-Defrawy, a prominent Canadian ophthalmologist with extensive experience and numerous accolades in the field. He served as the Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto from 2012 to 2023. Additionally, he was the Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at the K…

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EyeCan Season 4, Episode 10 - Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology, with guest Dr. Delan Jinapriya 47:32

16d ago47:32

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On this episode of EyeCan, we enjoy a conversation on Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Delan Jinapriya. Dr. Jinapriya is an Ophthalmologist who specializes in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery. He is the Fellowship Director for the Surgical and Medical Glaucoma Fellowship at Queen’s University, an Assistant Professor at Queen’s University, the Medical …

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EyeCan Season 4, Episode 9 – Dry Eye Disease with guest Dr. Louis Racine 36:41

2M ago36:41

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On this episode of EyeCan, we talk to Dr. Louis Racine about dry eye disease. Dr. Racine completed his medical degree and specialization in ophthalmology at the Université de Montréal. Following this, he was awarded a grant to complete his post-doctoral fellowship training in cornea, cataract and laser refractive surgery at Baylor College of Medici…

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EyeCan Season 4, Episode 8: Physician Leadership with Dr. Nina Ahuja 59:39

2M ago59:39

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On this episode of EyeCan, we are pleased to bring you an extended conversation with Dr. Nina Ahuja, on the topic of Physician Leadership. Dr. Ahuja has over 20 years of experience as a surgeon, private practice owner, local and national academic leader, and is the founder of Docs in Leadership, a program that delivers emotionally intelligent leade…

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EyeCan Season 4, Episode 7 - Barriers to Corneal Donation with guest Dr. Samir Jabbour 26:03

3M ago26:03

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On this episode of EyeCan, we discuss an important topic related to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Ophthalmology - Barriers to Corneal Donation, with Dr. Samir Jabbour, a corneal disease speciality in Montreal. Dr. Jabbour practices at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal and the Jewish General Hospital and serves as an Assistant …

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EyeCan Season 4, Episode 6 - Genetic Testing, with guest Dr. Sarah Chorfi 29:10

4M ago29:10

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On this episode of EyeCan, we discuss the compelling topic of Genetic Testing, with our special guest Dr. Sarah Chorfi. Dr. Sarah Chorfi was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. She graduated from Medical School at McGill University on the Dean’s honour list in 2016 and completed her Ophthalmology Residency at University of Montreal in 2021. She ne…

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EyeCan Season 4, Episode 5 - Upcoming Challenges in Retina, Specifically Capacity with guest Dr. Shaheer Aboobaker 32:56

4M ago32:56

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On this episode of EyeCan, we discuss the Upcoming Challenges in Retina, specifically Concerns about Capacity, with Dr. Shaheer Aboobaker, a retina specialist in Toronto. With the recent approval of the first FDA approved treatment for geographic atrophy in the United States, we have invited Dr. Aboobaker to discuss the upcoming potentials of this …

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EyeCan Season 4, Episode 4 - Myopia – Can We Slow Down the Growth? with Dr. Vivian Hill 52:55

6M ago52:55

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On this episode of EyeCan, we introduce our listeners to the topic of Myopia, with returning guest Dr. Vivian Hill. Dr. Hill completed a fellowship in Ocular Pathology at the University of Ottawa, then completed an ophthalmology residency and a Pediatric Ophthalmology fellowship in Calgary. Dr. Hill is an assistant professor at the University of Ca…

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EyeCan Season 4, Episode 3 – COS Advocacy, future planning, and new projects with guest Dr. Phil Hooper 28:58

6M ago28:58

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Our guest on today’s episode of EyeCan we welcome back to the show Phil Hooper, President of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS). Dr. Hooper will present some of the Advocacy work the COS has currently been working on, future planning, and new projects underway. A bit about Phil… he trained in Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology at Western …

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EyeCan Season 4, Episode 2 - Age-related Macular Degeneration, with guest Dr. Ravi Dookeran 33:12

7M ago33:12

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of The EyeCan Podcast! Our topic on today’s episode of EyeCan is Age-related Macular Degeneration, with guest Ravi Dookeran of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Dr. Dookeran has worked in Winnipeg since 2006 in the University of Manitoba department of Ophthalmology. He is the medical director of the Waterfront Eye Institute and run…

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EyeCan Season 4, Episode 1 - Sustainability in Ophthalmology with guest Dr. Marie-Claude Robert 30:21

8M ago30:21

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Welcome to Season 4! On this episode of EyeCan, we are pleased to introduce our listeners to the topic of Sustainability in Ophthalmology, with guest Dr. Marie-Claude Robert, a cornea specialist in Montréal. Dr. Robert has a busy practice spanning the full scope of corneal diseases in children and adults. She trained at the University of Ottawa (un…

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EyeCan Season 3, Episode 12 – Canadian Ophthalmological Society Foundation with Dr. Guillermo Rocha 29:20

1y ago29:20

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On this episode of EyeCan, we are excited to introduce our listeners to the Canadian Ophthalmological Society Foundation in our discussion with Foundation President, Dr. Guillermo Rocha. Guillermo Rocha, MD, FRCSC, FACS is originally from Mexico City, Mexico. He trained in Ophthalmology at McGill University in Montreal and has completed subspecialt…

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EyeCan Season 3, Episode 11 – Tele-ophthalmology with guest Dr. David Maberley 38:53

1y ago38:53

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On this episode of EyeCan, we are talking about Tele-ophthalmology with our guest, Dr. David Maberley. After completing his residency at the University of Toronto, Dr. Maberley undertook a retina fellowship at Queen’s University, where he also completed a Masters of Science in Community Health and Epidemiology. Following his training in Kingston, h…

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EyeCan Season 3, Episode 10 – Artificial Intelligence with guest Netan Choudhry 32:01

1y ago32:01

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On this episode of EyeCan, we are excited to introduce our listeners to Dr. Netan Choudhry, co-founder and medical director of the Vitreous Retina Macula Specialists of Toronto, a premier academic retina practice. Dr. Choudhry is an internationally recognized Vitreoretinal Surgeon with affiliations at both the University of Toronto and Harvard Medi…

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EyeCan Season 3, Episode 9 – Innovations in Retina Therapies with guest Dr. David Brown 25:13

1y ago25:13

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On this episode of EyeCan, we are pleased to introduce our listeners to Dr. David Brown, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine and vice-chair for research at the Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Brown is the director of research at Retina Consultants of Texas and he chairs the Me…

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EyeCan Season 3, Episode 8 - Ocular Oncology with Dr. Carol Shields 49:20

1+ y ago49:20

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On this episode of EyeCan, we are excited to introduce our listeners to Dr. Carol Shields, Director of Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, and Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She completed her medical school at the University of Pittsburgh and residency in Ophthalmology at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelp…

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EyeCan Season 3, Episode 7 - Dealing with Complaints Against Your Practice with Guest Dr. R. Rishi Gupta 33:10

1+ y ago33:10

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On this episode of EyeCan, we are pleased to introduce our listeners to Dr. R. Rishi Gupta, Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Gupta attended medical school at the University of Toronto, completed his Ophthalmology residency training at the University of Ottawa, and received his Vit…

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EyeCan Season 3, Episode 6 - Physician Health and Wellness with Dr. Susan Biali Haas 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

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On this episode of EyeCan, we check in with Dr. Susan Biali Haas, an award-winning medical doctor, health and wellness expert, coach, speaker and author. She helps people worldwide to reduce stress, prevent burnout, improve mental health, and live with increased wellness and resilience. Dr. Biali Haas overcame burnout and depression at the beginnin…

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EyeCan Season 3, Episode 5 - Dr. Yvonne Buys – Women in Ophthalmology 42:17

1+ y ago42:17

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On this episode of EyeCan, we are excited to bring back to the podcast Dr. Yvonne Buys, glaucoma specialist and past president of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS). Dr. Buys completed her MD degree, Ophthalmology residency and Glaucoma Fellowship at the University of Toronto. She is a Full Professor at the University of Toronto, Departmen…

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EyeCan Season 3, Episode 4 - The Patient’s Journey with guest Doug Purdy 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

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On today’s episode of EyeCan, we are sharing a patient journey and are pleased to introduce you to Doug Purdy. Doug graduated from the University of British Columbia with a master's degree in Social Work specializing in community development and planning. He has been President of LPA Development and Marketing Consultants in Vancouver, British Colum…

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EyeCan Season 3, Episode 3 – Advocacy, Awareness and the National Vision Health Desk with guest Dr. Vivian Hill 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

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On this episode of EyeCan, host Dr. Mona Dagher introduces our listeners to Dr. Vivian Hill, Chair of the COS Council on Advocacy. Dr. Hill completed a fellowship in Ocular Pathology at the University of Ottawa, then completed an ophthalmology residency and a Pediatric Ophthalmology fellowship in Calgary. Dr. Hill is an assistant professor at the U…

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EyeCan Season 3, Episode 2 - Fixing Canadian Health Care with guest Dr. Robert Bell 45:11

1+ y ago45:11

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On this episode of EyeCan, we are excited to introduce our listeners to Dr. Robert Bell. Dr. Bell is an internationally recognized Orthopaedic Surgeon, Clinician-Scientist and Educator and has chaired expert panels that provided advice on emergency room overcrowding, critical care capacity, vision care and eye surgery, and neurosurgical care in Ont…

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EyeCan Season 3, Episode 1 - Dr. Phil Hooper, COS President – Vision for 2023 and beyond 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

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Welcome to Season 3 of EyeCan! On this episode, we are excited to introduce our listeners to Dr. Phil Hooper, President of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS). Dr. Hooper trained in Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology at Western University in London, Ontario. Following this, he did fellowships in Retina and Uveitis at the University of Sout…

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EyeCan Season 2, Episode 11 – Global Ophthalmology with guest Dr. Vivian Yin 22:53

2y ago22:53

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On this episode of EyeCan, we speak with Dr. Vivian Yin, an associate professor at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Dr. Yin graduated from Johns Hopkins University with an Honors degree in Biology. She completed her medical training and residency at the University of Toronto, graduating with multiple surgical and academic awards. With…

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EyeCan Season 2, Episode 10 – Mindfulness and Physician Wellness with guest Dr. Agnes Wong 28:39

2+ y ago28:39

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On this episode of EyeCan, we talk with Dr Agnes Wong, Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Psychology at the University of Toronto. Dr. Wong is an active staff Ophthalmologist and Senior Scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children. In her career as a physician-scientist, Dr. Wong has published over 120 peer-reviewed papers in the field of Op…

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EyeCan Season 2, Episode 9 - Bioinformatics, deep learning, and clinical epidemiology with Dr. Cecilia Lee 21:05

2+ y ago21:05

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On this episode of EyeCan, we are joined by Dr. Cecilia Lee, Klorfine Family Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of Clinical Research at the University of Washington, in Seattle. Dr. Lee’s research focus includes bioinformatics, deep learning, and clinical epidemiology. Recent published work includes clinical outcomes research in age-…

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EyeCan – Season 2, Episode 8 - Talking markets and investments with MD Financial 41:49

2+ y ago41:49

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On this episode of EyeCan we are joined by two guests from MD Financial: Craig Maddock and Ian Taylor. J. Craig Maddock is Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice-President Multi-Asset Management, based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Craig brings a wealth of experience from over thirty years in the financial services industry. Craig's responsibilities inclu…

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EyeCan Season 2, Episode 7 - 2022 at the Canadian Ophthalmological Society w/ guest Dr. Colin Mann 26:43

2+ y ago26:43

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On this episode of EyeCan, we talk with Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) President Dr. Colin Mann about what’s in store for the organization in 2022. Dr. Colin Mann is a comprehensive Ophthalmologist based in Bridgewater, NS. He has been a member of the COS since starting practice in 1991 and served many years on the Maintenance of Certifica…

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EyeCan Season 2, Episode 6 - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion w/ guest Dr. Nupura Bakshi 26:04

2+ y ago26:04

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On this episode of EyeCan we talk with Dr. Nupura Bakshi about her recently new role as chair of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion working group. Dr. Bakshi is a retina and uveitis specialist in Toronto. Dr. Bakshi is an Assistant Professor in Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University o…

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EyeCan Season 2, Episode 5 - Strabismus Surgery with guest Dr. Yi Ning J. Strube 28:40

2+ y ago28:40

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On this episode of EyeCan we talk with Dr. Yi Ning J. Strube about her recently featured research on increasing safety in strabismus surgery and what simple changes can be made to have a significant impact. Dr. Yi Ning J. Strube is Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Department of Ophthalmology, Queen’s University, at Hotel Di…

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EyeCan Season 2, Episode 4 - Canadian Women in Medicine w/ guest Dr. Setareh Ziai 33:39

2+ y ago33:39

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On this Episode, we have a very special treat! We are talking to EyeCan’s very own Dr. Setareh Ziai. Dr Ziai is an Assistant Professor at the Ottawa Eye Institute and a cornea specialist. Over her career, she has been involved in the Canadian Medical Association’s national seniors’ strategy, was a panelist for one of the co-developed accredited sym…

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EyeCan Season 2, Episode 3 - Dr. Michael Nguyen - Being a resident today 23:17

2+ y ago23:17

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On this episode of EyeCan we talk with Dr. Michael Nguyen a 4th year ophthalmology resident at the University of Toronto about what its like being a resident today and the challenges that COVID has created in the learning and practice environment for new ophthalmologists. Dr. Michael Nguyen is a 4th year ophthalmology resident at the University of …

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EyeCan Season 2, Episode 2 - Part 2 of the Lauren Brecher Interview 29:26

2+ y ago29:26

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On this episode of EyeCan, we’ll be joined by Lauren Brecher, a lawyer from Ottawa, to discuss mandatory vaccinations and how to approach the topic with staff (Part 2 of 2). Please note that the comments of Lauren Brecher within this episode are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or opinion, nor does accessi…

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EyeCan Season 2, Episode 1 - Intro to Season 2 and Part 1 of Lauren Brecher Interview 24:40

2+ y ago24:40

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On this episode of EyeCan, we take a look at our upcoming Season 2 episodes. We’ll talk about operating in the fourth wave of Covid and we’ll be joined by Lauren Brecher, a lawyer from Ottawa, to discuss mandatory vaccinations and how to approach the topic with staff (Part 1 of 2). Please note that the comments of Lauren Brecher within this episode…

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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 11 - Physician-focused Financial Advice w/MD Financial Management 30:36

3y ago30:36

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On this episode of EyeCan we’re happy to be joined by Jean-Francois Bordeleau, Senior Practice Manager with MD Financial and Julie Petrera, National Lead with MD Financial Management. MD specializes in physicians-focused financial advice and services. MD has more than $49 billion in assets under administration and is dedicated to serving Canada’s p…

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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 10 - Innovating During a Pandemic w/ guest Dr. Ike Ahmed 26:23

3+ y ago26:23

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On this episode of EyeCan, we speak to Dr. Ike Ahmed. Dr. Ahmed has become world renown for his diagnosis and surgical treatment of glaucoma and anterior segment reconstruction. He has been recognized as one of the most experienced complex eye surgeons in the world , and has trained numerous surgeons in innovative surgical techniques. This includes…

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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 9 - The Eye Bank w/ guest Dr. Clara Chan 33:37

3+ y ago33:37

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On this episode of EyeCan we’re joined with Dr. Clara Chan. Dr. Chan is a woman with many hats. She is a specialist in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Toronto and the former Chair of the Resident Surgical Teaching Committee. She teaches fellows as part of the Cornea fellowship pr…

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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 8 - Competence by Design w/ guest Dr. Stephanie Baxter 31:31

3+ y ago31:31

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On this episode of EyeCan we talk to Dr. Stephanie Baxter. Stephanie obtained her medical degree from Dalhousie University in 1998. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at Queen’s University in 2003 followed by a 1 year fellowship in Cornea and External Disease in Philadelphia at the Wills’ Eye Hospital. She returned to the Department of Opht…

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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 7 - The COS in 2021 w/ guests Dr. Colin Mann and Elisabeth Fowler 35:19

3+ y ago35:19

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On this episode of EyeCan we talk with Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) President Dr. Colin Mann and CEO and Executive Director of the COS Elisabeth Fowler about what’s in store for the organization in 2021. Nova Scotia native, Dr. Colin Mann is a comprehensive ophthalmologist based in Halifax. He has been a part of the COS since 2001 as par…

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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 6 - Physician Wellness w/ guest Dr. Nina Ahuja 31:24

3+ y ago31:24

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Dr. Nina Ahuja is a Cataract specialist based in Hamilton Ontario. With a passion for teaching, Dr. Ahuja was a key contributor in establishing the Ophthalmology Residency Program at McMaster University, a program that began in 2005 and has won numerous awards for excellence in teaching, and for contributions to residency education including as pas…

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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 5 - Retiring from Practice w/ guest Dr. Yvonne Buys 30:47

3+ y ago30:47

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On this episode, we speak to Dr. Yvonne Buys, Past president of the COS about her recent retirement. We’ll discuss her career, and the transition from full-time ophthalmologist to retirement and how we should plan for that transition ourselves. Dr. Yvonne Buys earned her MD degree at the University of Toronto. S he completed a fellowship in ophthal…

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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 4 - Covid-19 w/ guest Dr. James Chodosh 46:24

3+ y ago46:24

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On today’s episode, we’ll get an update on COVID-19 and discuss how we should view this second wave, what we can expect, and what we can do to overcome the challenges we will inevitably face. We’ll also talk about what to expect in a potential vaccine and when we might see one in use. Our guest is Dr. James Chodosh, a clinician scientist internatio…

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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 3 - Glaucoma w/ guest Dr. Hady Saheb 31:15

3+ y ago31:15

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On this episode of EyeCan we talk to Dr. Hady Saheb, a Montreal based glaucoma specialist and complex anterior segment surgeon, and glaucoma fellowship director at McGill University. Dr. Saheb earned his medical degree and completed his residency at McGill University. He was then a glaucoma fellow at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami and sub…

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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 2 - Guest Dr. Robert Koenekoop 30:13

3+ y ago30:13

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On this episode of EyeCan we talk to Dr. Robert Koenekoop, a Montreal-based paediatric ophthalmologist and Molecular Biologist of Blindness who studies retinal degenerations and childhood blindness. For the past 25 years he has devoted his research career to discovering new retinal genes for childhood blindness due to retinal degenerations. His res…

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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 1 22:10

3+ y ago22:10

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Eye Can: A Canadian lens on ophthalmology. In this series, we’ll examine all aspects of what it means to be an Ophthalmologist in Canada; we’ll speak with leaders in our field about their contributions and life journey; we’ll explore new and emerging techniques and technologies in eye care; and through it all we hope to connect with our community, …

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