Educational Resources

https://radtf.iuhealth.org/eye/QMachine.ASP?UID=HOMEPAGE

Date: Friday February 12, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Topic:  Refractive Surgery

Speaker:    Dr. John Lloyd

Zoom Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81445376456?pwd=L0hlOHpsQTZRYmRtcE0rTkNjclZTdz09
Passcode: BUnw7A

Drop-in mindfulness sessions for healthcare providers

Join 30-minute online mindfulness sessions guided by Canadian healthcare providers to pause and make space to cultivate well-being and self-compassion. Sessions are open to healthcare workers, staff and professionals at no cost. View the schedule online.

Additionally, there are pre-recorded videos, created by healthcare providers who are experienced mindfulness teachers. View videos online.

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness meditation is an evidence-based treatment for stress management, reduction of anxiety and\for regulation of mood that fosters well-being, self-awareness, and coping. The aim of these drop-in groups is to help healthcare workers find a sense of wellbeing and self-compassion to cope with stress, emotional distress, change, loss, uncertainty, moral distress, manage anticipatory grief, and prevent burnout.

Access Details

https://www.pause4providers.com/

Exploring ophthalmology and pursuing an interest in the specialty can be challenging for medical students. The Canadian Ophthalmology Student Interest Group is a student-led organization that works to enhance the learning of medical students interested in ophthalmology by sharing resources, facilitating connections, and supporting research and advocacy efforts.

Access Details

cosig-gecio.com

Online module “Our best shot at beating COVID-19: Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy in 2021”

This module provides health care professionals with the tools and skills they need to discuss new COVID vaccines with people they see in practice and to address concerns about safety, efficacy, and access.

This module provides health care professionals with the tools and skills they need to discuss new COVID vaccines with people they see in practice and to address concerns about safety, efficacy, and access.

Learning objectives
After completing this online learning module, you will be able to:

1. Counter misinformation about COVID-19 with clear, evidence-based information
2. Initiate discussions regarding specific vaccine issues
3. Recognize personal skepticism regarding the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines
4. Respectfully address vaccine-hesitancy, using clear, evidence-based information
5. Build public confidence regarding the safety and efficacy COVID-19 vaccines

Accreditation
This online CME event has been approved by the Canadian Paediatric Society for a maximum of 1 credit hour as an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3), as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Canada (RCPSC). Remember to visit MAINPORT to record your learning and outcomes. Activity ID: 00013073

Access Details

https://pedagogy.cps.ca/#/online-courses/2dcbed20-a8f3-4471-9d78-70a11043bbf1.

Date: Friday February 5, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Topic:  Microbial keratitis: Betting the bugs in 2021! The Cornea in Atopic

Speaker:    Dr. Stephanie Watson

Zoom Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86799703436?pwd=Q0s0V3pCOXhhWVEvVHRjNTZDNFVEZz09
Passcode: bKueu6

The Canadian Council of Ophthalmology Residents (CCOR) would like to invite you to their first Fellowship Information Session for the year.

Date: Saturday Feb 6th

Time: 12pm Pacific time (3pm Eastern time).

They have an exciting line up of recently matched R5 residents who have kindly agreed to give a brief overview of their fellowship application experience in the following subspecialties:

• Plastics – ASOPRS
• Plastics – Non ASOPRS
• Uveitis
• Surgical Retina

Please RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMI_0HVP2isDqgX4zBruienV4Tu-arhI4zwL4Gs3jCUHUI6w/viewform?usp=sf_link

The session will be virtual through Zoom and accessible by the link below:
https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/88306889523

Date: Friday January 29, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Topic:  Anatomy, diagnostic examination, dry eyes.  Immune mediated disorders.

Speaker:    Dr. Clara Chan

Zoom Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84995099170?pwd=M0Zhay83UmJoTmFnWTd1Vkl4S3I0QT09

Passcode: DvmbQ0