Mélanie Hébert is an ophthalmology resident at Université Laval, Québec, Canada. At Université de Montréal, she obtained her medical degree and master’s degree in biomedical sciences concurrently for which she was awarded the FRQS Master’s Training for Medical Students and CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships. She was also the recipient of several ophthalmology research awards, including the Clinician Scientist Emerging Leader Award from Fighting Blindness Canada. Her research interests span every ophthalmology subspecialty, particularly immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS), surgical outcomes in vitreoretinal surgery, and uveitis.
Sessions in which Mélanie Hébert participates
Friday 10 June, 2022
Authors: Mélanie Hébert, Soumaya Bouhout, Marie-Josée Aubin.Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement, CHU de Québec – Université Laval, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont.Author Disclosure Block: M. Hébert: None. S. Bouhout: None. M. Aubin: None.Abstract Body:Purpose: To report cases of toxoplasmosis chorioretinitis following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection or vaccination.Study ...
Saturday 11 June, 2022
Authors: Sihame Doukkali, Mélanie Hébert, Eunice You, Mohammadhossein Ghasempourabadi, Serge Bourgault, Mathieu Caissie, Éric Tourville, Ali Dirani. Author Disclosure Block: S. Doukkali: None. M. Hébert: None. E. You: None. M. Ghasempourabadi: None. S. Bourgault: None. M. Caissie: None. É. Tourville: None. A. Dirani: None.Purpose: To assess the anatomical and functional outcomes in sequential or simultaneous bilateral ...
Sessions in which Mélanie Hébert attends
Thursday 9 June, 2022
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Apply skills complementing their residency training in handling complications and improving their surgical acumen.
Friday 10 June, 2022
Inspiring women will share their vision with us. You will discover where their contagious enthusiasm might lead you. Let them transform you by their presence and powerful energy. Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Learn through multifaceted career examplesDiscuss professional pearls and personal accomplishments of high achieversExplore mentorship with women ophthalmologists ...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Determine the ocular conditions associated with obstructive sleep apneaDescribe how racism operates within health care in parallel ways to how racism operates in other settingsProvide a framework for how we can move from supportive statements to anti-racist actionCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
At the end of this session participants will be able to:Demonstrate increased knowledge in the diagnosis and management of several infectious uveitis pathologies Describe various retinal imaging findings in uveitis Describe various retinal imaging findings in uveitisCanMEDS Roles:Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning Objectives:To review factors associated with corneal transplant success and failures.To outline techniques to manage complex anterior segment surgery.To understand the advances that may replace corneal transplantation in the future. CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert; Scholar
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Integrate knowledge about controversies in Oculoplastics • Assess and manage patients with orbital inflammation CanMEDS Roles: Medical Experts, Collaborator
Learning Objectives:To review diagnostic modalities to identify corneal disease.To understand the role of viral disease in the cornea.To evaluate methods for ocular surface reconstruction.CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert; Scholar
Saturday 11 June, 2022
Innovation in Retina Research Award Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:Identify innovative Canadian retina research proposals and their intended benefitDescribe how using digital innovations in ophthalmology can optimize patie...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Review latest techniques in corneal transplantation and when certain techniques would be most appropriateReview management strategies to treat non-healing corneal woundsDefine the signs and symptoms of Limbal Stem Cell DeficiencyDescribe the treatment modalities currently in use to treat&n...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess and manage vitreoretinal lymphomaDescribe the choroidal changes in the treatment of diabetic retinopathyIntegrate new concepts in retinal detachment managementCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify pearls to simplify cataract surgeryDescribe tips on management of complex cataractsCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, Scholar&n...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe prognostication for uveal melanomaApply real word data to the management of macular degeneration, diabetic macular edemaAssess patient experiences of inherited retinal diseasesCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Sunday 12 June, 2022
LEARNING OBJECTIVESAt the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:Identify the critical unmet needs in neovascular AMD and DME managementDemonstrate a comprehensive understanding of new therapeutic agents and their mechanism of action in nAMD and DME managementExamine how to incorporate new therapeutic options into current management strategies for patients with nAMD and DMEApply new insights from multi-modal imagin...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Recognize features of optic neuritis requiring prompt investigation and more aggressive managementDescribe the challenges of and barriers to delivering eye care to indigent populationsRecognize features of optic neuritis requiring prompt investigation and more aggressive management
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Utilize OCT Imaging to differentiate various types of Pigmented Epithelial DetachmentsUtilize OCT Imaging of the choroid...
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Understand the specific niche that an academic global ophthalmologist fills• Describe various possible career paths and training in global ophthalmology• Demonstrate how technology can increase access to eye health CanMEDS Roles: Health Advocate, Collaborator
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Explore established and newer cataract practicesReview research relating to cataract surgery practicesManage common and uncommon symptoms after cataract surgery