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Gayathri Sivakumar

Sessions in which Gayathri Sivakumar attends

Thursday 15 June, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 5 hours
Young Ophthalmologists and ResidentsSymposium

This session will feature an array of tips and tricks that every resident should know for thriving in residency while getting on the road for professional success. Our panel of speakers will explore topics such as resiliency and wellness, mentorship and lessons learned for personal and professional growth, along with experiential exercises led by physician-chaplain Dr. Agnes Wong. Our spe...

Friday 16 June, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 2 hours
Current Concepts

 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...

10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Neuro-ophthalmology

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the presenting signs and symptoms, as well as evaluation and management of Giant Cell ArteritisExplain the therapeutic options for central retinal artery occlu...

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Cataract

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Explore new IOL technology and biometryDiscuss the use of toric IOLsReview pearls for cataract surgery after phakic IOLsCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, scholarXX

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Oculoplastics

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Recognize orbital imaging findings of ocular conditions and surgeriesDescribe the various medical management options for Thyroid Eye DiseaseManage infections of...

1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Cataract

 Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Review common comorbid conditions present in cataract patientsDiscuss risk communication in cataract surgeryExplore the role of ergonomics in the workplace CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, scholarXX

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Retina

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Assess new therapeutic modalities for dry age-related macular degenerationAssess current therapies for wet age-related macular degenerationAssess complications of anti-VGF treatments and preventative measuresCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar

3:45 PM
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Retina

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Assess the use of multi-modal imaging in assessing retinal pathologyAssess new technologies in imaging of the retinaIntegrate new management strategies for diabetic retinopathyCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Oculoplastics

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Integrate oncological principles in the management of oculoplastics disordersCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Professional

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Cataract

 Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Review the history and patient perceptions of ISBCSExplore the trends in IOL strategiesDiscuss premium cataract refractive surgery CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, scholarXX

Saturday 17 June, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
6:30 AM
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Co-Developed Symposium

*Breakfast to be served from 6:00am* Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Outline the role of the Tie-2/ang pathway in DR and nAMDand how it may impact patient outcomesIdentify the most important biomarkerson structural OCT that can help predict treatmentresponse in DME and nAMDDiscuss r...

8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 2 hours
Current Concepts

 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

10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Cataract

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Enhance surgical strategies for routine cataractsDevelop an approach to complex cataract surgery: techniques, strategies, and instrumentationCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, scholarX

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Retina

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify Imaging Signs & Biomarkers for ongoing anti-VEGF treatmentIdentify and review pathognomonic imaging features of Inherited Retinal DiseaseReview unique retinal imaging findings in uncommon retinal conditions

3:45 PM
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Public Health and Global Ophthalmology

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe the impact of AI technologies on eye care  Understand the unique aspects of eye health needs in remote populationsCompare various models of care for remote populations in low and middle-income countries  CanMeds Roles: Professional, Health Advocate 

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Skills Transfer Course (STC)Cataract

 Cataract STC-Bi-manual Anterior Vitrectomy. Participants will gain hands-on experience in anterior vitrectomy to manage vitreous prolapse encountered during anterior segment surgery. They will gain a better understanding of machine settings to optimize fluidics for various tasks. This segment will also introduce options for secondary IOL placement. Faculty will include both experienced ca...