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Join us for an accredited, free webinar focused on the future of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and the evolving landscape of vision care. This webinar will take place on January 23, at 7:00 PM EST.
Hear from speakers on key topics, including: Advocacy in Eye Health Barriers, Corneal Donation, Ergonomics and Injury Prevention, Ethical Considerations in Ophthalmology, and Annual Meeting Updates: 2025 AI Stream Preview.
After this session, participants will:
- Understand how COS is advocating for policy changes at the government level to improve eye care accessibility and quality.
- Be more aware of the latest information on ergonomics and injury prevention and how the profession is affected by injury. Present the latest updates on funding opportunities to CMA and outputs related to project development.
- Know more of the status of the COS Annual Meeting in 2025 and provide information about our new stream on Artificial Intelligence.
- Understand the importance of ethics in our profession and learn about the virtues exemplified by the ethical physician.
Join Dr. Nina Ahuja, Chair of the Council on Advocacy for the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, as she explores the multifaceted role of advocacy in ophthalmology. Discover how advocacy shapes clinical practice, drives research, raises public awareness, and influences health policy. Learn actionable strategies to amplify our collective voice, inspire meaningful change, and ensure a future of eye care defined by inclusivity, innovation, and excellence.
*Elisabeth Fowler covers this topic in our French Forum on January 29.
Dr. Adam Muzychuk shares exciting updates on the planning process and highlights of what to expect at the 2025 COS Annual Meeting in Vancouver. As the COS Annual Meeting Chair and a new member of the COS Board, Dr. Muzychuk discusses how the event is shaping up to be an extraordinary experience for Canadian ophthalmologists, featuring world-renowned experts across every subspecialty.
*Dr. Mona Dagher covers this topic in our French Forum on January 29.
Dr. Samir Jabbour delves into current guidelines on corneal donation and their impact on the Canadian eye banking system. His presentation will address the specific limitations faced by corneal donors from the MSM community and explore future opportunities to improve these regulations.
Dr. Chryssa McAlister runs a diverse comprehensive ophthalmology practice with an academic focus on bioethics and organizes the biennial Macrae Bioethics and Professionalism Course for senior ophthalmology residents. McAlister is a frequent speaker at conferences on topics of bioethics in ophthalmology and medical education. Her presentation will highlight how to cultivate virtues in a business model of ophthalmology.
Dr. R. Rishi Gupta is on a mission to educate every Canadian Ophthalmologist on injury prevention and ergonomics. His presentation will highlight the strong collaboration and efforts of the newly established COS working group, and their lofty goals for the years to come. Not to worry – we’ve got your back!
*Dr. Cyril Archambault covers this topic in our French Forum on January 29.
Our COS President, Dr. Mona Dagher, will be moderating the session.
Together, let’s explore the future of ophthalmology in Canada.
