March 2, 2022
Episode 21: Dr. Peter MacIntosh, MD
A discussion on
“Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural learning: Global Neuro-ophthalmology”
Dr. Peter MacIntosh, MD
In this episode, we have the extreme pleasure of talking with Dr. Peter MacIntosh who is an associate professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is a dual fellowship-trained surgeon in neuro-ophthalmology, Oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. MacIntosh obtained his Ophthalmology residency from Stroger Cook County Hospital and did his fellowships at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary (Neuro-ophthalmology) and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery). He is also the program director at the University of Illinois College of Medicine for its Ophthalmology residency program as well as UIC's global ophthalmology fellowship. We are delighted to have Dr. MacIntosh share his global journey in the field of neuro-ophthalmology, a first for the specialty on our platform!
Key discussion points:
Journey to ophthalmology and global health
Specifically, Neuro-ophthalmology and oculoplastic
Neuro-ophthalmology: puzzle-solving field
Oculoplastic surgery: gross anatomy
Combination of Neuro-ophthalmology with other fields
Having a surgical background in neuro-ophthalmology can be helpful to manage patients on both sides
Getting into global collaborations
Attending a meeting and connecting with Aravind
Focus on neuro-ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmology journal club at Aravind
Time difference of 12 hours
UIC’s global partners
New global ophthalmology fellowship. Currently have 2nd fellow
New relationships in the works:
State University of Haiti in Port-au-Prince: Capacity-building of residency program
Kisii Eye Hospital in Kenya
Multiple others
Influence of growing up in multiple different places and countries
Creating global equity for trainee education in exchange programs
UIC’s bilaterality
Distinction between residents and fellows
Work conducted overseas should be similar to the work you are permitted to conduct in your home country
Aravind has a MSICs course for residents
Being cognizant of trainee comfort and level of preparedness for procedures/skills and meeting them at their training phase for a better learning environment
Global Neuro-ophthalmology Fellowship training
Training is sparse overseas for this specialty
Understanding:
Access to care and available resources to deliver healthcare
Importance of mentorship
Mentors change as careers develop
Importance of mentorship in subspecialty
Career Mentoring is very important
Dr. R.V. Paul Chan, MD MSc MBA
Traveling and experiencing cultures: an important aspect to cultivating good values
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