In this episode, we speak with Dr. Katherine Hu to learn how medical students and trainees can get involved in ophthalmology advocacy. Dr. Hu attended medical school at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, then completed her ophthalmology residency at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah where she is currently completing a cornea fellowship.

Listen now to learn about current legislative policies impacting the field of ophthalmology, improving your confidence in public speaking, and the power of storytelling in advocacy!

Time stamps:

2:00- Check out Moran Eye Center’s “Moran Core” for foundational ophthalmology learning!

3:00- How do physicians, specifically ophthalmologists, contribute to advocacy?

4:00- The optometry scope expansion bill explained.

10:55- An avenue for medical students to get involved in ophthalmology advocacy.

15:00- Public speaking and how to feel more confident.

23:00- Advocacy reimagined.

27:00- The cardinal rule for being involved in advocacy work.

27:45- Believe in the power of your voice– especially as a trainee.