Stephanie Dotchin, MD, FRCSC
After completing her medical school at the University of Saskatchewan Dr. Dotchin then went on to complete her Ophthalmology residency at Dalhousie University. Dr. Dotchin completed two fellowships, one at the esteemed Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK and the second at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, both with a focus on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.
Currently Dr. Dotchin is currently clinical associate professor at the University of Calgary. She is the head of the ROP program for southern Alberta. Dr. Dotchin is on several boards and committees. She has a keen interest in advocacy for the profession. She is current on the board of the Alberta Medical Association. She is the past president of EPSAA (Eye physicians and surgeons association of Alberta) and the past president of CAPOS (Canadian Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus). She sits on several other boards and committees both nationally and internationally. Dr. Dotchin is heavily involved in teaching, including medical student and resident teaching. She is on several editorial boards and contributes to academic literature regularly.
Financial disclosure: Dr. Dotchin has/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization:
1. Novartis
2. Santen
3. Sun Pharma
4. Essilor
5. Bayer
Sessions in which Stephanie Dotchin, MD, FRCSC participates
Friday 16 June, 2023
This wetlab based course will feature hands-on training for participants reviewing the principles and techniques for ocular trauma repair. Participants will review principles for the repair of complex corneoscleral lacerations, while having hands on experience in practicing basic and advanced corneal suturing techniques, including suturing under tension. Basic principles will be discussed including suture selection, placement, width, depth, and te...
Sunday 18 June, 2023
This hands-on lab will transfer the surgical skills required for the use of newer strabismus techniques. Attendees will perform the procedures using a 3D-printed silicone model validated for strabismus surgery simulation, under the operating microscope and/or using attendee’s personal loupes. Specific techniques the attendee will learn include: use of the grooved hook for safe suturing of tight muscles, revised hang-back recession with tissue glue, rectus musc...
Sessions in which Stephanie Dotchin, MD, FRCSC attends
Friday 16 June, 2023
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Review how to apply Quality Improvement strategies to improve patient safetyBe familiar with the presentation and histology of hereditary benign intraepithelial dyskeratosis, and be able to distinguish it from other conjunctival lesions including conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia.Des...
Saturday 17 June, 2023
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Elucidate the cause and mechanism of DVD.Identity indications of Light adjustable lensXX
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand what is meant by cortical visual impairment Appreciate the impact of visual impairment on mental healthBe able to assess the needs of a child with visual impairment CanMEDS Roles: Medical ...
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe Choroidal findings in premature babies with ROP Describe the recent recommendations in paediatric CMV screeningDescribe the findings in opti...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand the pre and post-natal screening of retinoblastoma Learn the accuracy of IOL calculation formulas in Children
Sunday 18 June, 2023
An inspiring full Professor at the National School of Public Administration, Marie-Soleil Tremblay, will share her vision with us. You will discover where her contagious enthusiasm might lead you. Let her transform you, sharing tools for better communication with authorities. WIO is now open for men. Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:How to strategically address health politicians