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
Thursday 15 June, 2023
Saturday 17 June, 2023
Authors (233 & 238): Miguel Angel Hernandez-Delgado1, Yuridia Garcia-Espindola2, Mélanie Hébert3. 1Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, 2 Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo, 3Department of Ophthalmology, Hôpital Saint-Sacrement, CHU de Québec - Université Laval.Author Disclosures (233 & 238): M.A. Hernand...
Sunday 18 June, 2023
Authors: Mélanie Hébert1, Ryan Hendrick2, Keith Perry2, Mohammed Al-Kaabi3, Anna Polosa3, Marie-Josée Aubin3. 1Hôpital Saint-Sacrement, CHU de Québec - Université Laval, 2Université de Montréal, 3Centre universitaire d'ophtalmologie, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont.Author Disclosures: M. Hébert: Funded grants or clinical ...
Sessions in which Mélanie Hébert 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).
Admission to this session is included in the full registration fee. If you wish to attend this session as a stand-alone event only, please contact Rita Afeltra at rafeltra@cos-sco.ca to register.
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...
Please join us for a glass of cheer and help us celebrate the 2023 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition. This event is a great opportunity to network with our international speakers, special guests, sponsors, and exhibitors. Renew old acquaintances and make new friends with colleagues from across Canada.
Friday 16 June, 2023
*Breakfast to be served from 6:00am* Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify innovative canadian retina research proposalsand their intended benefitDescribe how using emerging therapies can improvethe care of patientsCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
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...
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Understand the concept of retinal displacement in retinal detachment repair and the various factors affecting itAssess the use of multi-modal imaging technologies to optimize surgical resultsIntegrate peripheral retinal imaging in the assessment of retinal pathologiesCanMEDS Roles:
Authors: Steve A. Arshinoff . University of Toronto. Author Disclosures: Steve Arshinoff: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Alcon, Zeiss, Rayner, Cima, Arctic Dx. Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Description of relationship(s); consultant. Abstract Body:
Authors: Mohammad A. Khan1, Simrat Sodhi2, Samantha Orr3, Austin Pereira4, Netan Choudhry3. 1McMaster University, 2Oxford University, 3VRMTO, 4University of Toronto.Author Disclosures: M.A. Khan: None. S. Sodhi: None. S. Orr: None. A. ...
Authors: Weronika Jakubowska 1, Stephan Tobalem1, Léa Bernard2, Francis Toupin3, Evan Kalin-Hajdu1. 1Department of Ophthalmology, CUO Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada., 2Department of Hematology-Oncology, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada, 3Department of Internal Medicine, Maisonneuve-Rosemo...
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
Authors: Andrei-Alexandru Szigiato , Sandeep Singh, Margaret Mills, Kimberly Baynes, Sumit Sharma, Careen Lowder, Peter Kaiser, Sunil Srivastava. Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic.Author Disclosures: A. Szigiato: None. S. Singh: None. M. Mills: None. K. Baynes: None. S. Sharma:&nb...
Author Block: Samir Touma , Badr Ait Hammou, Fares Antaki, Renaud Duval. University of Montreal.Author Disclosure Block: S. Touma: All other investments or relationships that could be seen by a reasonable, well-informed participant as having the potential to influence the content of the educational activity; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Bayer Inc.. All other investments or relationships that cou...
Saturday 17 June, 2023
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
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
Authors: Delphine Gobert1, Pascale Charpentier2, Anabelle Demers2, Mathieu Thériault3, Mathieu Mercier1, Ralph Kyrillos1, Marie Eve Légaré1, Stéphanie Proulx2. 1Université Laval, Department of Ophthalmology & CHU de Québec - CUO Research center, 2Université Laval, Department of Ophthalmology & CHU de Québec - Université Laval Research center, d...
Authors: Abed (Abdulrahman) Baiad1, Imaan Kherani2, Marko M. Popovic3, Glen Katsnelson2, Rajeev H. Muni4, Kamiar Mireskandari5, Nasrin N. Tehrani5, Tianwei Ellen Zhou3, Peter J. Kertes6. 1Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, 2Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 3Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Scie...
Authors: Laurence Bussières1, Mélanie Hébert1 William Yip1, Nicolas Chapdelaine1, Caroline Lajoie2. 1Université Laval, 2CHU de Québec.Author Disclosures: L. Bussières: None. M. Hébert: Funded grants or clinical trials; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Bayer Fighting Blindness Canada, Vision Health Research Network. W. Yip:
Authors (233 & 238): Miguel Angel Hernandez-Delgado1, Yuridia Garcia-Espindola2, Mélanie Hébert3. 1Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, 2 Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo, 3Department of Ophthalmology, Hôpital Saint-Sacrement, CHU de Québec - Université Laval.Author Disclosures (233 & 238): M.A. Hernand...
Authors: Anas Abu-Dieh 1, Ange Tchatchouang1, Mathieu Thériault2, Isabelle Brunette3, Patrick J. Rochette1, Stéphanie Proulx1. 1Université Laval, Faculty of medicine, Department of ophthalmology, Quebec, QC, Canada; CHU de Quebec-Université Laval Research center, division of regenerative medicine, Quebec, QC, Canada ; LO...
Authors: Alison K. Banwell 1, Jacob Cook2, Luke Northey3, Gregory Moloney3. 1Queen's University, 2New South Wales Ministry of Health, 3University of British Columbia.Author Disclosures: A.K. Banwell: None. J. Cook: None. L. Northey: None. G. Moloney: All oth...
Sunday 18 June, 2023
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand the change from medication use to other options in glaucoma treatmentUnderstand the latest in laser treatment for glaucoma including the LiGHT and ZAP trials and how to integrate into clinical practiceAssess AI in glaucoma management
Authors: Siddharth Nath 1, Alex Koziarz2, Mahshad Darvish-Zargar1, Julia Talajic3, Johanna Choremis1. 1McGill University, 2McMaster University, 3Université de Montréal.Author Disclosures: S. Nath: None. A. Koziarz: None. M. Darvish-Zargar: None. J. Talajic:&n...
Authors: Keith Perry1, Mélanie Hébert2, Ryan Hendrick1, Mohammed Al Kaabi3, Anna Polosa3 Marie-Josée Aubin3. 1Université de Montréal, 2Hôpital Saint-Sacrement, CHU de Québec - Université Laval, 3Centre universitaire d'ophtalmologie, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont.Author Disclosures: K. Perry: None. M. Hébert...