In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Carlos Solarte.

Dr. Carlos Eduardo Solarte finished his medical training at Universidad del Cauca, Colombia (1994).  Training continued with a specialization in Ophthalmology  from the Barraquer Institute in Colombia (1999). Dr. Solarte also completed a fellowship in Ocular diagnosis of the eye from Barraquer Institute and Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus from the University of Toronto (2005). Dr. Solarte also has a Master in Public Health (Epidemiology) and Fellowship in Health System Improvement from the University of Alberta. In addition, he is attending the University of Maastricht (Netherlands) for a Master in Health Professions Education.

Dr. Solarte has been involved in Global Health and capacity building for over 20 years. He has been part of the Flying Eye Hospital of Orbis International, where he has been Chief Ophthalmologist, Medical Director and Director of the FEH. Dr. Solarte has participated in over 60 international FEH and country-based programs as staff or invited volunteer faculty. Dr. Solarte is the Residency Program Director for Ophthalmology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

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In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Lorenz Kuske  a physician from Switzerland who completed his ophthalmology training in 2019 and then proceeded to begin a Glaucoma and Advanced Anterior Segment Surgery (GAASS) 2-year fellowship here in Canada with Dr Ike Ahmed and his team at the University of Toronto.

Dr Kuske also has a great passion for teaching which led him to start his Youtube channel for ophthalmology residents called “Learn About Eyes”. So without further ado, we’d love to introduce Dr Kuske.

In this episode, we discuss:

- What drew Dr. Kuske to the field of ophthalmology?

- The GAAS fellowship  Dr. Kuske is completing.

- Differences Dr. Kuske has noticed practicing and training internationally vs. in Canada.

- Dr. Kuske’s Youtube Channel: “Learn About Eyes” https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmaOnyOGud8wmZRioZYKFFQ

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In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Nina Ahuja an ophthalmologist at McMaster University.

Dr. Nina Ahuja graduated from med school at McMaster University after which she completed residency in ophthalmology at University of Ottawa. She began her surgical practice in Hamilton in 2003 and was a key contributor in establishing the ophthalmology residency program at McMaster, a program that started in 2005. Dr. Ahuja is an Associate Clinical Professor and Academic Division Head for Ophthalmology at McMaster, as well as President of ACUPO, the Association of Canadian University Professors of Ophthalmology. She is also an award-winning medical educator, a certified health executive, a certified emotional intelligence instructor, author of bestselling book Stress in Medicine, and founder of Docs in Leadership, an organization she created to promote and deliver leadership education to healthcare professionals. She has been an invited guest on several podcasts in Canada and the US to talk about leadership education and physician wellness. She writes a blog for Psychology Today called, "Striving High: Understanding the unique joys and stresses of high achievers."

In this episode, we discuss:

- What drew Dr Ahuja  to the field of ophthalmology.

- Dr Ahuja’s experience being a female surgeon, including challenges and advice she has for future female surgeons / physicians.

- Dr Ahuja’s Docs in Leadership Program (https://www.docsinleadership.org/) and her new Managing Stress in Med School and Residency Program (https://www.docsinleadership.org/programs).

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In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Sanjay Sharma, a retinal specialist who is a professor of ophthalmology at Queen's University.

Dr Sharma is an internationally renowned eye surgeon, and is a clinician-scientist who has published over 300 scientific papers which have been cited over 10,000 times and is the author of 3 textbooks, including the American Medical Associations, Evidence Based to Value Based Medicine. Dr Sharma is the recipient of millions of dollars in research funding, and has received numerous national and international awards for research, teaching and innovation in medicine, including those from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Association of Faculties of Medicine in Canada (AFMC) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). An innovator at heart, Dr. Sharma has launched a series of digital platforms, including MEDSKL - a leading medical education platform that now reaches medical students form over 400 Universities, and Optocase which upskills 22,000 eye doctors. Dr. Sharma, who holds advanced degrees in Epidemiology and Business Administration, completed his medical education at Harvard University.

In this episode, we discuss:

- What drew Dr Sharma  to the field of ophthalmology.

- Dr. Sharma’s passion for technology and the digital platforms he has founded (MEDSKL and Optocase).

- How Dr. Sharma balances his ophthalmic practice with his other interests.

- Dr. Sharma’s advice for learners.

Check out Dr. Sharma’s Websites Below:

https://medskl.com/

https://optocase.com/

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In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Yasser Khan, an oculo-facial plastic, reconstructive and orbital surgeon at McMaster University and the University of Toronto.

Dr. Yasser Khan is an internationally renowned ophthalmic surgeon, humanitarian, and entrepreneur. He is an Oculo-Facial Plastic, Reconstructive and Orbital Surgeon residing in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at McMaster University and the University of Toronto.  He teaches cutting-edge and innovative surgical techniques to surgeons nationally and globally.  His International fellowship in Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery has trained over 20 surgeons worldwide. He is also the founder, owner, and Director of Carrot Surgery Clinics– which combine information technology and medicine to provide state-of-the-art health care options for clients/patients.

Dr. Khan is devoted to national and global humanitarian medical work. He is a founder and CEO of GIVE – Global Initiative for Vision and Eyecare.  GIVE’s primary aim is to develop social entrepreneurship solutions to empower local populations and treat blindness. He has worked in this capacity in over 40 different countries and in Northern Ontario with Indigenous communities.

Dr. Khan has extensive experience in leadership and Corporate Board positions. He has served as past President and Vice President of the William Osler Health Corporations representing 1500 medical staff over 4 hospitals in one of Canada’s best and largest healthcare systems. He has also served as a Member of the Board of Directors at William Osler.

His hobbies include trekking and high-altitude alpine/mountain climbing. His highest mountain peak summited was Cotopaxi in the Andes of Ecuador at 20,000 feet. It is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world.

In this episode, we discuss:

- What drew Dr. Khan to the field of ophthalmology.

- The day to day life and “bread and butter” of an oculoplastic surgeon.

- The international side of ophthalmology and Dr Khan’s experiences practicing, teaching and learning ophthalmology all around the world. .

- Dr. Khan’s advice for learners.

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In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Cody Lo, a current first year ophthalmology resident physician at the University of Ottawa Eye Institute.

Dr. Cody Lo received his MD and BSc in Pharmacology from the University of British Columbia and is currently a first year ophthalmology resident physician at the University of Ottawa Eye Institute. Dr. Lo has an interest in medical education. He was a founding member and current Resident Advisor of the Canadian Ophthalmology Student Interest Group (COSIG), the Director of Education & External Affairs for the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents (CCOR), and is a member of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society’s Practice Resource Centre (PRC) Committee.  Dr. Lo is also involved in several research projects related to glaucoma, oculoplastics, and refractive cataract surgery.

In this episode, we discuss:

- What drew Dr. Lo to the field of ophthalmology.

- How Dr. Lo navigated a virtual CaRMS (residency) application process.

- Dr. Lo’s PGY1 year and the life of an off-service resident.

- Advice on how to learn more about ophthalmology even when you’re on different electives.

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In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Martin Ten Hove, a neuro-ophthalmologist at Queen’s University.

Dr. Ten Hove is the head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Queen’s University, a position which he has held since 2012. Dr. Ten Hove completed his medical degree at Queen’s University and then went on to complete a fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer at the University of Miami, eventually bringing him back to practice in Kingston.

Dr. Ten Hove’s primary research focus is on neural mechanisms underlying visual attention and he has also now developed a secondary research focus on looking at health care delivery models for ophthalmology. Dr. Ten Hove is a passionate teacher and  was the recipient of the Garth Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award and the PAIRO Award for Clinical Educators. He was also recognized with the Medical Staff Association Outstanding Clinician Award. 

In this episode, we discuss:

- What drew Dr. Ten Hove to the field of ophthalmology.

- What a day in the life of neuro-ophthalmologist looks like.

- Dr. Ten Hove’s advice on what students should look for in a residency program.

- Opportunities for ophthalmologists in the coming decades.

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In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Garfield Miller, an ophthalmologist and assistant professor at the University of Ottawa Eye Institute.

Dr. Miller has been practicing at the Ottawa Hospital since 2011. Dr. Miller obtained a bachelor degree in science at McMaster University and later completed medical school and residency at the University of Toronto. During his 5-year residency, Dr. Miller developed a passion for patients suffering from glaucoma. He was accepted into the Glaucoma and Advanced Anterior Segment Surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto, specializing in complex cataracts and micro-invasive techniques.

At the University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Dr. Miller is a full-time academic staff and assistant professor involved in teaching and research. He specializes in cataracts, anterior segment repair, and complex glaucoma management. Dr. Miller also coordinates the glaucoma curriculum and has an interest in neuroprotection.

In this episode, we discuss:

- What drew Dr. Miller to the field of ophthalmology.

- The day in the life of a glaucoma specialist.

- Opportunities Dr. Miller has had to teach nationally and internationally.

- Advice Dr. Miller has for student learners.

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In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Michael Nguyen, a fourth year ophthalmology resident at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Nguyen was born in Toronto and received his medical degree from McMaster University. Dr. Nguyen has a strong passion in medical education. He recently created VISCO (the Virtual Introductory Student Course in Ophthalmology), a free and interactive online course that teaches the fundamentals of ophthalmology to medical students. Dr Nguyen is currently serving as the President of the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents.​​

In this episode, we discuss:

- Dr. Nguyen’s journey to ophthalmology.

- What a day in the life of a PGY1 - 4 ophthalmology resident looks like.

- How to maintain a work life balance throughout residency.

- About Dr. Nguyen’s involvement with COSIG and his summer VISCO course (https://www.cosig-gecio.com/visco)

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In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Nina Berrocal, a retina and vitreous disease specialist at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

Dr Berrocal completed her undergraduate degree at Princeton University, and then went on to complete her medical school and residency in ophthalmology at Tufts University. Following her residency, she completed a vitreoretinal and uveitis fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

Dr. Berrocal is a world-leader in the medical and surgical management of retinopathy of prematurity and pediatric vitreoretinal disorders. She was the first surgeon to treat the youngest patient in the United States with the first FDA-approved gene therapy. She also devotes time to teach and support women in the field of ophthalmology and retina.

In this episode, we discuss:

- What drew Dr. Berrocal to the field of ophthalmology.

- What aspects of ophthalmology are the most rewarding to her.

- The book “Women in Ophthalmology”, what inspired Dr. Berrocal to be a part of it, and topics highlighted in the book.

- Dr. Berrocal’s advice for our listeners interested in pursuing ophthalmology.

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