Dr. Maryam Eslami
Dr. Maryam Eslami is the President of the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents.
Prior to immigrating to Canada in 2011, she completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in biomechanical engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Iran with full-ride academic scholarship. For her university entrance exam, she ranked 9 among 1.4 million participants. For this achievement, she received The Presidential Award and the membership of Iran’s National Elite Foundation. She went on to obtain her medical degree from the University of British Columbia where she graduated with awards and distinctions for excellence in academia and research.
Along with research, Dr. Eslami is passionate about medical education and has been involved in teaching of medical students, residents and practitioners in family practice and emergency medicine. She is the resident representative for various committees in UBC Faculty of Medicine including “Residents as Teachers” and “Teacher Support Advisory Committee”. She is a board director of UBC Medical Alumni Association and a member of Resident Doctors of BC Wellness Committee.
Financial disclosure:
I do not have a relationship with a for-profit and/or a not-for-profit organization to disclose
Sessions in which Dr. Maryam Eslami participates
Thursday 15 June, 2023
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...
Sessions in which Dr. Maryam Eslami attends
Thursday 15 June, 2023
This is the first medical student symposium at the COS annual meeting. There will be keynote presentations on handling stress in medicine and an introduction to high yield clinical topics in ophthalmology. There will also be hands-on clinical skills sessions and breakout discussions with resident mentors. This symposia is hosted by the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents (CCOR) and the Canadian Ophthalmology Student Interest Group (COSIG).
Friday 16 June, 2023
This course is designed for general ophthalmologist, glaucoma specialists and residents who wish to expand their surgical skills to optimize glaucoma care for their patients. Surgeons will learn intra-operative gonioscopy techniques to better understand the angle and understand the implantation of various MIGS devices. Featured techniques are the implantation of the iStent inject, implantation of Hydrus Microstent and the use of Kahook...
Saturday 17 June, 2023
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...
Sunday 18 June, 2023
New this year at COS 2023 is Ophthalmic Jeopardy! Join us for a friendly competition of ophthalmic knowledge for both residents and practicing ophthalmologists alike. We believe that this will be an entertaining and educational event. The realistic set is sure to inspire your participation in this popular 'answer and question' game. Alex Trebek would be so proud! Registration