The Resident Journey: Starting Ophthalmology Call
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by Bilal Ahmed
1w ago
You got your loupes, your lenses, your super “cool” callbag but don’t worry your’re not alone! Listen in as four second-year ophthalmology residents share their tips to help you survive the craziness of ophthalmology call ..read more
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Mentorship: Dr. Jay Sridhar
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by Bilal Ahmed
1w ago
Episode Description: Dr. Jay Sridhar returns to the podcast for a special episode where we focus in on mentoring. We talk broadly about mentorship, addressing our own blind spots, and our personal development in the process of helping those around us. Be sure to check out more of Dr. Sridhar on Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: A Retina Podcast and on twitter @RetinaPodcast ..read more
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Catching up with Daniel Moore, MD from the University of Kentucky
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by Bilal Ahmed
1w ago
Dr. Daniel Moore returns to the podcast in today’s episode. Dr. Daniel Moore serves as the ophthalmology residency program director at the University of Kentucky where he is an associate professor and glaucoma specialist. We discuss global ophthalmology, the collegiality and kind culture fostered by the residents and faculty at UK, and takeaways from their DEI recruitment efforts. To hear more about Dr. Moore and the University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology Residency Program check out ..read more
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A Chat with Andrew Williams, MD
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by Bilal Ahmed
1w ago
Dr. Andrew Williams is today’s guest! He is currently a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh and practices as a glaucoma specialist and comprehensive ophthalmologist. We talk about his story in ophthalmology, the mentors and experiences he has had along the way, and life in Pittsburgh. He was also awarded a grant to use for his research with the AAO’s IRIS Registry and has studied a variety of topics with important clinical implications such as loss to follow up in glaucoma patients. To see more of his story, check him out on Twitter @Andrew920 ..read more
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2022 Ophthalmology Residency Match Panel
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by Bilal Ahmed
1w ago
In this episode, Chris Cho chats with recently matched applicants in the 2022 ophthalmology residency cycle. With another year of virtual interviews and uncertainty regarding the match process, we discuss what made us successful in matching into ophthalmology residency. Please reach out if you have any other questions! Panel: Gabriella Schmuter (Twitter: @GSchmuter) Med School: City University of New York School of Medicine Residency: Weill Cornell Joana Andoh (Twitter: @jandohknows) Med School: Yale University Residency: Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Chris Cho (Twitter: @chrischo_md ..read more
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Equity in Ophthalmology-Episode 4
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by Bilal Ahmed
1w ago
In this episode, Arhem chats with Dr. Geeta Lalwani, who is is the founder of Rocky Mountain Retina Associates, where she specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of retinal diseases. Prior to Rocky Mountain Retina, Dr. Lalwani was with the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology. She completed her fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, ophthalmology residency at Case Western Reserve, and received her M.D. from Drexel University. Dr. Lalwani is the contributing author of Chapter 7 of Women i ..read more
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A Chat with Shanika Esparaz, MD
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by Bilal Ahmed
1w ago
Today’s guest is Dr. Shanika Esparaz! Dr. Esparaz is a private practice ophthalmologist in the Cleveland area. She practices a unique mix of comprehensive ophthalmology and medical retina. Dr. Esparaz completed medical school at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and completed her training in ophthalmology and vitreoretinal disease at Boston University. In this episode we discuss Dr. Esparaz’s path to ophthalmology, the failures and struggles she’s faced along the way, and her tips for students and residents on their career paths. We also talk social media and the the many ..read more
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A Chat with Tamara Fountain, MD
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by Bilal Ahmed
1w ago
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Tamara Fountain. Dr. Fountain is professor of ophthalmology at Rush University Medical Center and maintains a private practice in oculofacial plastic surgery in Chicago’s northern suburbs. She grew up in Minneapolis where her dad was a commercial airline pilot and her mom a marketing executive. Dr. Fountain received her B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University and her M.D. from Harvard Medical School. After an internship in internal medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital, she completed her residency in ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Wilmer Eye Inst ..read more
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A Chat with Asanté Quintana, MS4
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by Bilal Ahmed
1w ago
Chris Cho chats with 2022 residency applicant and fellow MS4, Asanté Quintana. They discuss Asanté’s passion for policy and advocacy which developed during his time in undergrad at Cornell. They also discuss Asanté’scontributions to ophthalmology through scholarly activity with the Vanderbilt Eye Institute regarding inequities in cataract surgery. Asanté recently founded Meharry Medical College’s Ophthalmology Interest Group which is also touched on. Finally, the two chat about how music production keeps evolving Asanté’s worldview ..read more
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Equity in Ophthalmology-Episode 3
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by Bilal Ahmed
1w ago
In this episode, Arhem chats with Dr. Bonnie An Henderson. Dr. Henderson is the contributing author of Chapter 4 of Women in Ophthamology (https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030593346). Dr. Henderson is a past President of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and curently is a Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. Previously, she was the Director of the Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Henderson is the Associate Editor for the Journal of Refractive Surgery. She has authored over 125 articles ..read more
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