Dr. Cody Lo is an Ophthalmology Resident Physician at the University of Ottawa. He received his MD and BSc in Pharmacology from the University of British Columbia where he graduated as a Wesbrook scholar. He has a keen interest in medical education and has held several national leadership positions in this area. This includes being elected to the Executive Committee of the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents since 2021, Resident Advisor of the Canadian Ophthalmology Student Interest Group, and Resident Representative for the COS Practice Resource Centre Committee.
Dr. Lo has organized several educational ophthalmology programs including serving as Course Co-Director for VISCO, the first national review course of its kind. He was the recipient of the 2022 Rising Star Certificate of Excellence from the Canadian Association of Medical Education.
Sessions in which Cody Lo participates
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).
Sessions in which Cody Lo attends
Friday 16 June, 2023
Our lively Exhibition Hall provides an opportunity for you to reconnect with industry partners to explore the latest treatment options and medical devices available. Be sure to find the COS booth and learn more about See the Possibilities and new Practice Resource Centre features. (And have some fun at our photo wall!)X
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
Saturday 17 June, 2023
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to: To understand the sequelae of chronic inflammation from various etiologies on the ocular surfaceTo review the impact of vaccinations and evolution in etiologies for infectious keratitisTo review in-office options for managing corneal perforations CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Sunday 18 June, 2023
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: To review intraoperative strategies for cataract surgery in eyes with complex corneas To understand risk factors and management for descemets membrane detachment in cataract surgeryTo evaluate optimal intraocular lens calculations and selection in eyes with corneal pathologyCanMEDS Roles: