August 7, 2023
Episode 37: Tommy Bui, Zoha Mian, & Nikhita Yadlapalli
A discussion on
“Beyond the Ophthalmoscope: Global Ophthalmology in Medical School”
Exploring the extent of early exposure to global curricula in medical education
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Tommy Bui, Zoha Mian, and Nikhita Yadlapalli
Overview
In this episode, we are joined by three incredible medical students who are interested in global ophthalmology. As part of the leadership of ‘Open Globe Talk’, they have taken the initiative to fill unique roles in the organization. Tommy Bui is a third-year medical student at Medical College Georgia and is pursuing his Master’s in Public Health. He is excited to innovate on the research side of global health. Zoha Mian is a third-year medical student at the University of Louisville and will be pursuing her Master’s in Public Health this fall at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She is interested in health policy and research surrounding health equity. Nikhita Yadlapalli recently began her third year in medical school at Florida International University and is interested in service dedicated to underserved communities!
Key discussion points:
Introductions
What does global ophthalmology mean to you and how do you imagine practicing it in the future?
How did you all hear about global ophthalmology?
From a medical student perspective, do you think that medical students get sufficient global mentorship?
Geographic hardship and overcoming these barriers.
What are the different disciplines within global ophthalmology?
For those pursuing an MPH, what are you hoping to gain, and when do you think is a good time to pursue it?
Is it beneficial to take time out of your medical education to pursue an additional degree?
Conducting a Masters abroad vs. locally
How do you think medical students can gain global health experiences without taking a year out of medical education?
Planning early to find mentorship.
What resources have you specifically clung to when pursuing global ophthalmology?
What questions do you have regarding global ophthalmology fellowship training that you would like to know early on?
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