June 30th, 2021
Episode 1: Dr. Zubair Ansari, MD
A discussion on “what is Global Ophthalmology?”
Dr. Zubair Ansari, MD
As our first guest speaker, we had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Zubair Ansari, MD who is a Global Ophthalmologist. He is currently an associate professor at Bascom Palmer where he is working on incorporating an innovative curriculum in Global Ophthalmology.
Key discussion points:
-What is Global Ophthalmology and how is “Academic Global Ophthalmology” different?
-Other parts of the world are innovating ahead of what we may find at home. Learning from other systems can be useful back home. Keep an open mind and be humble.
-LV Prasad Eye Institute
-What is MSICS technique and why is it popular for under-resourced settings?
-Training in Global Ophthalmology at Wills Eye
-3 elements of learning or innovating in Global Ophthalmology as a medical student
-How is Bascom different in its Global Ophthalmology offerings to trainees?
-You don’t have to travel abroad if you are interested in Global Ophthalmology. Ways to be involved at home.
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