Honestly Bilal
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★ - 29 ratingsHonestly Bilal is a place where aspiring ophthalmologists share their stories and learn from current ophthalmologists. Honest, real, and, hopefully, relatable.
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The Resident Journey: Transitioning To Senior Resident + Retinal Imaging with Dr. Ian Han
March 31, 2024 23:43 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Ian Han joins me to discuss his tips for residents transitioning from early beginners to senior leaders in their program. Dr. Han is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Director of Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery at the University of Iowa. We also discuss his expertise in retinal imaging, keys to interpretation, and the mentors who guided him to where he is today.
The Resident Journey: Advancing in Cataract Surgery w/ Uday Devgan, MD
November 16, 2023 04:27 - 18 minutes - 17 MBDr. Uday Devgan, founder and host of the world recognized CataractCoach.com, joins to give his advice on how residents can maximize their potential as developing surgeons! Check out all his great surgical videos, full curriculum, and amazing free Cataract Coach PDF book all at CataractCoach.com
The Resident Journey: Advancing in Cataract Surgery with Dr. Uday Devgan
November 16, 2023 04:27 - 18 minutes - 17 MBDr. Uday Devgan, founder and host of the world recognized CataractCoach.com, joins to give his advice on how residents can maximize their potential as developing surgeons! Check out all his great surgical videos, full curriculum, and amazing free Cataract Coach PDF book all at CataractCoach.com
The Resident Journey: Starting Ophthalmology Call
October 02, 2023 02:51 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBYou 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.
Mentorship: Dr. Jay Sridhar
October 14, 2022 02:44 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBEpisode 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
Catching up with Daniel Moore, MD from the University of Kentucky
October 02, 2022 21:41 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBDr. 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
A Chat with Nayasha Madhan, MD PGY-4 (OSU)
August 27, 2022 22:41 - 24 minutes - 23 MBDr. Nayasha Madhan is today’s guest! She is finishing her final year of ophthalmology residency at Ohio State University with plans to pursue glaucoma fellowship. She talks about her path to ophthalmology, her reasons for choosing glaucoma, life in Columbus, and her love for Jeni’s ice cream. To see more of her story, check her out on Twitter @DrBuckEYE19
A Chat with Andrew Williams, MD
August 07, 2022 15:39 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBDr. 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...
2022 Ophthalmology Residency Match Panel
June 27, 2022 00:04 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIn 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 S...
Equity in Ophthalmology-Episode 4
June 26, 2022 23:25 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn 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 r...
A Chat with Shanika Esparaz, MD
June 07, 2022 01:21 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBToday’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, a...
A Chat with Tamara Fountain, MD
November 13, 2021 04:27 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn 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 Pennsylv...
A Chat with Asanté Quintana, MS4
October 22, 2021 02:51 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBChris 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 prod...
Equity in Ophthalmology-Episode 3
October 14, 2021 00:40 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBIn 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. Hender...
A Chat with Mark Greiner, MD
September 30, 2021 19:19 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this episode, Chris Cho (MS4) chats with Dr. Mark Greiner from the University of Iowa. Dr. Greiner is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. He is the medical director of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, the fellowship director of the cornea, external diseases and refractive surgery fellowship, and the Robert and Joell Brightfelt Professor of cornea research They discuss: -Dr. Greiner's road to ophthalmology and cornea. -Moving from California to Iowa. -The mission of the L...
Equity in Ophthalmology-Episode 2
September 12, 2021 22:43 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode of our Equity in Ophthalmology series, host Arhem Barkatullah sits down to chat with Dr. Bryn Burkholder from the Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Burkholder is the author of chapter 1 of the book, Women in Ophthalmology. (link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030593346)
Equity in Ophthalmology-Episode 1
July 11, 2021 20:01 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this premiere episode of Equity in Ophthalmology, we sit down with the Co-Editors of the newly released book, Women in Ophthalmology. Dr. Christina Weng and Dr. Audina Berrocal give us an insight into how their bond, background, and current roles today spurred the concept of this passion project to come to fruition. We hear the story of their journey in the field as women in ophthalmology, what we all can bring to the conversation, and the core message of this work from various leaders w...
A Chat with S.K. Steven Houston III, MD
July 03, 2021 18:12 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Steve Houston of the Florida Retina Institute about his path from engineering to ophthalmology and eventually vitreoretinal surgery. We discuss: -Telemedicine advances in the era of COVID-19 in relation to ophthalmology. -The future of telementoring through remote surgical viewing. -Entrepreneurship and innovation as a niche for budding ophthalmologists and Dr. Houston’s startup, HealTheia.
A Chat with Benjamin Young, MD, MS
June 16, 2021 05:37 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with Benjamin Young, MD, MS. As a current vitreoretinal surgery fellow at the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center, Dr. Young and I discuss: -His journey in ophthalmology and advice from his training days as a resident at Yale. -The origin of the Eyes For Ears podcast. -Advice for those going through the virtual match. -Tips for podcasting. You can follow Dr. Young on Twitter @BenjaminKYoung. You can also follow the Eyes For Ears podcast on Twitter and Instagr...
A Chat with Brandon McKenzie, MS3
June 07, 2021 04:46 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, Chris Cho sits down and interviews future colleague and rising MS4 Brandon McKenzie. Brandon is a medical student applying for residency in ophthalmology this fall and attends school at Howard University. Check out his chat with Chris as they discuss: (1) How Brandon got interested in ophthalmology and his experience being a scribe (2) Putting together a webinar for aspiring ophthalmologists with Dr. Rob Melendez, Dr. Ninita Brown, and Dr. Katrina Loy (3) Brandon's inte...
A Chat with Grayson Armstrong, MD, MPH
May 27, 2021 04:30 - 23 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Grayson Armstrong. Dr. Armstrong is a clinical fellow in ophthalmic telemedicine at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. During the 2019–2020 academic year, Dr. Armstrong served as the chief resident in ophthalmology and the director of the ocular trauma service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Armstrong was elected to the American Medical Association Board of Trustees in June 2019. He also a...
A Chat with Ravi Goel, MD
May 04, 2021 22:18 - 26 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Ravi Goel of Wills Eye Surgical Network in Cherry Hill, NJ. Dr. Goel is a cataract and refractive surgeon who is a renowned leader in advocacy within the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Medical Association. He is a skilled expert in establishing a social media presence within the field of ophthalmology and has delivered several lectures on a national level with regards to this topic. We discuss: -Tips for medical students and trainees fr...
A Chat with Emily Xu, medical student
April 24, 2021 21:05 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, Chris Cho (MS3, lead host of Honestly Bilal's med student section) chats with his classmate Emily Xu. Emily is an MS3 at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Emily discusses: -Her interest in ophthalmology -Being a lead writer with The Lens: Ophthalmology Research Newsletter and the respective upcoming podcast -Research in glaucoma -Hobbies including dance! You can follow Emily on Twitter @emxumed and on Instagram @emxu.med
A Chat with Ned Lu, medical student
March 30, 2021 04:06 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, I chat with Ned Lu. Ned is a medical student at Harvard Medical School. He is finishing up a research year in the Harvard Retinal Imaging Lab before applying to residency this upcoming fall in ophthalmology. We discuss: -Ned's interest in ophthalmology -How his experience taking a research year has been -Diversity and other initiatives in the Harvard Retinal Imaging Lab -Tennis and the future of the men's tour!
A Chat with Gabriella Schmuter, medical student
March 18, 2021 04:49 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, I chat with Gabriella Schmuter. Gabby is a current MS3 and incoming residency applicant in ophthalmology. We discuss her interest in the field, her recent publication about the role of social media in the Journal of Academic Ophthalmology, her public speaking background/tips for others, and her food review Instagram page! You can follow Gabby on Instagram at @gabbyschmuter and her food review page @gabbyschoiceny.
A Chat with Gabriella Schmuter, MS3
March 18, 2021 04:49 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, I chat with Gabriella Schmuter. Gabby is a current MS3 and incoming residency applicant in ophthalmology. We discuss her interest in the field, her recent publication about the role of social media in the Journal of Academic Ophthalmology, her public speaking background/tips for others, and her food review Instagram page! You can follow Gabby on Instagram at @gabbyschmuter and her food review page @gabbyschoiceny.
A Chat with Dr. Glaucomflecken
March 05, 2021 18:09 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, I chat with medicine's favorite comedian and ophthalmologist, Dr. Glaucomflecken. We discuss.... -Discovering ophthalmology and why it is the best specialty. -The creative process of making TikToks. -Content creation: overcoming negative criticism. -The importance of humor and self-expression within medicine. -Overcoming health issues to advocate for young adults with cancer through First Descents. -Training as a former ophthalmology resident at the University of Iowa: Why ...
Reflections on the 2021 Ophthalmology Match
February 26, 2021 01:56 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, I chat with former guests and recently matched applicants in the 2021 ophthalmology residency cycle. Listen in on what we learned, what worked well, advice for incoming applicants, and other takeaways from the virtual interview cycle. Panel Bilal Ahmed (Twittee: bilal_1712) -MS4 University of Toledo -Incoming resident at the University of Iowa Sanah Aslam (Twitter-@Sanah_Aslam) -MS4 Medical College of Georgia -Incoming resident at the Kresge Eye Institute. Victoria Ly (T...
A Chat with Jay Sridhar, MD
February 19, 2021 21:16 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn celebration of this 50th episode of Honestly Bilal, co-host Ankur Parikh (MS4 NEOMED) and I chat with our mentor Dr. Jay Sridhar. Dr. Sridhar is an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and the Associate Residency Program Director at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Sridhar is also the creator and host of the award-winning podcast, Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast. With over 280 episodes, the series provides an educational platform from which listeners can le...
A Chat with José-Alain Sahel, MD
February 15, 2021 04:46 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, I chat with José-Alain Sahel, MD. Dr. Sahel is the chair and Distinguished Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, director of the UPMC Eye Center, and the Eye and Ear Foundation Endowed Chair of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sahel studied medicine at University Denis Diderot, Paris VII, and Ophthalmology at University Louis Pasteur Strasbourg University. He received his medical degree with a Medal of the Faculty of Paris and obta...
A Chat with Ian Seddon, medical student
January 26, 2021 05:07 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode, I chat with Ian Seddon from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Ian is a third-year medical student at NOVA Southeastern University and plans to pursue a career in ophthalmology. We discuss Ian's interest in ophthalmology, what he expects from clerkships this year, and how his college days of being a rower draw parallel to what he sees is crucial in being a team player in ophthalmology. You can follow Ian on Twitter @IanSeddon407.
A Chat with Anapatricia Maldonado Cerda, MD
January 14, 2021 02:49 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode, I chat with Anapatricia Maldonado Cerda, MD, a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Ana bravely shares her inspiring story of facing setbacks by not matching in ophthalmology in the previous application cycle and what she has done to overcome it. We discuss how processing that experience felt in that moment and how she got back on her feet with her loved ones' support. Ana describes how she pivoted to spark her comeback for this current cycle and ...
A Chat with Nicolas Yannuzzi, MD
January 09, 2021 00:30 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Nicolas Yannuzzi, MD. Dr. Yannuzzi is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and a vitreoretinal surgeon at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL. We discuss Dr. Yannuzzi's early background and non traditional path in oncology, finance, and ultimately how he came to ophthalmology with an interest in retina. Dr. Yannuzzi details his experience training at Bascom Palmer as one of the Chief Residents and how this experience shaped him for his fe...
A Chat with Kalla Gervasio, MD
December 31, 2020 04:25 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Kalla Gervasio, who resides as one of the Chief Residents at Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Gervasio shares her journey into ophthalmology and what led her to pursue two fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery upon completion of her residency training this year. Dr. Gervasio describes these two subspecialties and what makes them unique for any medical student interested in ophthalmology who may not have heard of them. We discuss how she is the...
A Chat with Edmund Tsui, MD
December 28, 2020 01:39 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode, I chat with Edmund Tsui, MD. Dr. Tsui is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at UCLA, where he specializes in uveitis. We discuss Dr. Tsui's early exposure to ophthalmology through his undergrad research. Dr. Tsui also shares his experiences with the collaborative nature of working in uveitis, an area many medical students may not know much about within the field of ophthalmology. From there, we discuss Dr. Tsui's work as a social media editor of numerous academic jo...
A Chat with Michael Klufas, MD
December 20, 2020 20:40 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Michael Klufas. Dr. Klufas is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University and a Vitreoretinal Surgeon on the Retina Service at Wills Eye Hospital with Mid Atlantic Retina. Dr. Klufas discusses his journey into ophthalmology and his reflections on his career path. As a vitreoretinal surgeon and reviewer of surgical videos for Eyetube, Dr. Klufas walks through a recent case, representing some of the technology and techniques common...
A Chat with John Miller, MD
December 11, 2020 03:59 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. John Miller. Dr. Miller is the Director of the Retinal Imaging and the Associate Director of the Vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is also an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School. We discuss Dr. Miller's work in the retinal imaging lab and the focus on bringing together the brightest minds at all training levels from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Miller leads his field in 3D telementoring in vitreore...
A Chat with Alexis Warren, MD
December 02, 2020 23:21 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, I chat with Alexis Warren, MD. Dr. Warren is one of the Chief Residents in ophthalmology at the University of Iowa. We discuss her beginnings in ophthalmology and how she is now pursuing a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Warren reflects on her experience training at the University of Iowa and what she has learned in being a leader as a chief resident for her junior residents while taking on more responsibility in the OR and clinic with the patients she serves. With...
A Chat with Richard Davidson, MD
November 26, 2020 22:26 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Richard Davidson. Dr. Davidson is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado. He resides as the Co-medical Director of the Rocky Mountains Lions Eye Bank, the Co-director for the Cornea/External Disease and Refractive surgery fellowship, and the Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs and Quality at UCHealth Eye Centers. We discuss Dr. Davidson's beginnings in ophthalmology and what drew him to pursue his subspecialty of cornea. As a former Directo...
A Chat with Robert Swan, MD
November 20, 2020 05:02 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with Robert Swan, MD. Dr. Swan is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse, New York where he is also the Ophthalmology Residency Program Director and a specialist in uveitis. We discuss he path to the profession, his specialty of uveitis, exciting updates about the program, and what kind of candidate would make a great fit in the residency program. For more information on the residency program including a virtual tour, click here: https://...
A Chat with Yoshihiro Yonekawa, MD
November 13, 2020 00:09 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode, I chat with Yoshihiro Yonekawa, MD. Dr. Yonekawa is a pediatric and adult retinal surgeon at Wills Eye Hospital and Mid Atlantic Retina and resides as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. We discuss his early fascination with microsurgery and how the mentorship of Dr. Paul Chan, a former guest of the show and current Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, was instrum...
A Chat with Ike Ahmed, MD, FRCSC
November 06, 2020 00:11 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Ike Ahmed. As a world-renowned leader in ophthalmology and the founder of what is known as Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery or MIGS, Dr. Ahmed has approached innovation in his own way by breaking down barriers. With an accomplished career in Canada, he continues to be a leader in North America and worldwide in the medical/surgical approach of managing complex eye disease. You can learn more about Dr. Ahmed's work at the Prism Eye Institute and read more abou...
A Chat with Lindsay De Andrade, MD
October 30, 2020 02:52 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Lindsay De Andrade. Dr. De Andrade is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa. As an alum of the University of Iowa's medical school and ophthalmology residency program, she shares her perspective on strengths of one of the nation's top-ranked residency programs. Dr. De Andrade discusses how she came to find her specialty of choice in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery. She also discusses her involvement in the Women in Op...
A Chat with Rishi Singh, MD
October 25, 2020 20:51 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Rishi Singh. Dr. Singh is a Staff Surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic's Cole Eye Institute, the Medical Director of Informatics at the Cleveland Clinic, and an Associate Professor at the Lerner College of Medicine. We start by discussing Dr. Singh's journey into ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Singh shares insights into what big data means in the healthcare landscape and what the Cleveland Clinic is doing to lead the charge in innovation and analysi...
A Chat with Preeya Gupta, M.D.
October 22, 2020 02:58 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Preeya Gupta. As an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology specializing in Cornea and External Disease at Duke University, Dr. Gupta shares insights on her story in ophthalmology and her expertise in dry eye disease. She discusses finding a niche, the importance of persistence and grit, and why staying true to your authentic self is the key to making a difference and honing creativity. You can follow Dr. Gupta on Twitter @preeyakgupta. Be sure to check out her...
A Chat with Preeya Gupta, MD
October 22, 2020 02:58 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Preeya Gupta. As an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology specializing in Cornea and External Disease at Duke University, Dr. Gupta shares insights on her story in ophthalmology and her expertise in dry eye disease. She discusses finding a niche, the importance of persistence and grit, and why staying true to your authentic self is the key to making a difference and honing creativity. You can follow Dr. Gupta on Twitter @preeyakgupta. Be sure to check out her...
A Chat with Alice C. Lorch, MD, MPH
October 18, 2020 05:13 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, I chat with Alice C. Lorch, MD, MPH. Dr. Lorch is the Program Director for the Ophthalmology Residency Training Program and an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School (HMS). She is also the Associate Chief of Quality for the Department of Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear (MEEI). Dr. Lorch shares her journey in ophthalmology as a Harvard Medical School alum and former Chief Resident of the HMS/MEEI residency program. Now, as Program Director,...
A Chat with Alice C. Lorch, MD, MPH
October 18, 2020 05:13 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, I chat with Alice C. Lorch, MD, MPH. Dr. Lorch is the Program Director for the Ophthalmology Residency Training Program and an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School (HMS). She is also the Associate Chief of Quality for the Department of Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear (MEEI). Dr. Lorch shares her journey in ophthalmology as a Harvard Medical School alum and former Chief Resident of the HMS/MEEI residency program. Now, as Program Director,...
A Chat with Nimesh Patel, MD
October 15, 2020 17:37 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Nimesh Patel. Dr. Patel is a vitreoretinal surgeon in adult and pediatric retina at Mass. Eye and Ear and Boston Children's Hospital. He is also a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School We discuss Dr. Patel's path to ophthalmology and his experiences completing his residency and fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Patel was instrumental in developing Bascom Palmer's Instagram page and explains why social media is an excellent educational...
A Chat with Nimesh Patel, M.D.
October 15, 2020 17:37 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Nimesh Patel. Dr. Patel is a vitreoretinal surgeon in adult and pediatric retina at Mass. Eye and Ear and Boston Children's Hospital. He is also a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School We discuss Dr. Patel's path to ophthalmology and his experiences completing his residency and fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Patel was instrumental in developing Bascom Palmer's Instagram page and explains why social media is an excellent educational...