Category Archives: For Medical Students

Video – Orbis Speaker Series: Experiences and Opportunities in International Eye Health
Jun 3rd, 2022

For this special Orbis Speaker Series event, we teamed up with the Canadian Council of Ophthalmology Residents (CCOR). Dr. Hunter Cherwek dives into the world of our Orbis Volunteer Faculty and discusses his personal experiences throughout his incredible career. Attendees also heard from three speakers who have recently graduated and their own experiences attending an […]

PIVOT MedEd – Ophthalmology
Feb 8th, 2022

Partners in Virtual and Online Teaching in Medical Education – PIVOT MedEd is an open-access repository of resources created and curated by a community of educators working together to help each other pivot curricula for medical learners to online platforms.

COMP 6: A Discussion on Community Ophthalmology
Feb 7th, 2022

The Canadian Ophthalmology Student Interest Group (COSIG) is pleased to invite you to the 6th talk of our Canadian Ophthalmology Mentorship Program (COMP) Speakers Series featuring Dr. Colin Mann MD, FRCSC (COS President), Dr. Erin Demmings MD, MEd, FRCSC and Dr. Ken Roberts MD, FRCSC. Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 Time: 6 PM EST to […]

WOMEN RESIDENTS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY – Current Status of Gender Equity in Ophthalmology
Jan 31st, 2022

Date: Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Topic: Current Status of Gender Equity in Ophthalmology Speaker: Dr. Yvonne Buys Register in advance for this webinar: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please see some recommended readings below. Buys YM, Canizares M, Felfeli T, […]

COSIG – Virtual Introductory Student Course in Ophthalmology (VISCO) 2022
Dec 15th, 2021

Dates: June 19, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, August 7  VISCO is a free virtual ophthalmology course that aims to increase accessibility to expert ophthalmology knowledge, no matter what stage you are in your medical training. The course is composed of two parts: six weekly workshops presented by ophthalmology faculty and residents […]

Case-Based Neuro-Ophthalmology: Multiple choice questions and explanations
Dec 15th, 2021

Case-Based Neuro-Ophthalmology: Multiple choice questions and explanations is an online textbook designed for ophthalmology and neurology residents learning neuro-ophthalmology through cases and multiple-choice questions. Contact Person: Jonathan Micieli, [email protected]

Canadian Neuro-Ophthalmology Group eTextbook of Eye Movements
Dec 15th, 2021

Canadian Neuro-ophthalmology Group eTextbook of Eye Movements is an Online Textbook that serves as a comprehensive clinical review of ocular motor function and dysfunction.

Optics for Residents with Dr V Penner
Dec 15th, 2021

Optics for Residents with Dr V Penner A series of short youtube videos on various topics in optics intended for residents. Dr. Penner discusses approaches and answers to common optics questions.

COMP 4: Developing a Mindfulness Practice to Thrive in Medical School and Residency
Nov 24th, 2021

COMP 4: Developing a Mindfulness Practice to Thrive in Medical School and Residency   The Canadian Ophthalmology Student Interest Group (COSIG) is pleased to invite you to the 4th talk of our Canadian Ophthalmology Mentorship Program (COMP) Speakers Series.   Date:  Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Time: 7:30 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST Topic: Developing […]