SAP: Delivering Eye Care in Conflict Zones & Remote Areas
This course will focus on the challenges and opportunities involved in providing effective and efficient eye care in conflict-affected and remote areas. Attendees will learn about the unique obstacles to delivering eye care in these environments, and the different strategies for overcoming these challenges. The course will also cover the use of telemedicine and other technologies, as well as successful initiatives. Participants will have the opportunity to network with health professionals involved in delivering eye care in these contexts.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the unique challenges and obstacles to providing eye care in conflict zones and remote areas, such as limited access to medical equipment and trained personnel, security concerns, and logistical difficulties ;
- Build partnerships and networks with other organizations and stakeholders to enhance the delivery of eye care in these environments, including local NGOs, humanitarian organizations, and community leaders ;
- Identify best practices and successful programs and initiatives in delivering eye care in conflict zones and remote areas, and appreciate the ethical and moral considerations involved in providing eye care in these contexts, including the balancing of competing needs and priorities.
CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Collaborator, Health Advocate, Professional
Registration
Advance registration is required.
Registration is open to: Any physicians, allied health practitioners, fellows, residents, and medical students with an interest in global health.
Max. 80 participants
Fee: $50
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Sub Sessions
- Eyes on Ukraine: a Canadian Ophthalmological Society Foundation Humanitarian Aid Initiative
- Presenter Michael T. Kryshtalskyj | Moderator Dr. Marie-Josée Aubin
- 1 hour 30 minutes | 10:45 AM -12:15 PM Part of: SAP: Delivering Eye Care in Conflict Zones & Remote Areas
- Paper Presentation | Présentation d'article
- Introduction
- Chair Dr. Marie-Josée Aubin
- 5 minutes | 10:45 AM -10:50 AM Part of: SAP: Delivering Eye Care in Conflict Zones & Remote Areas
- SAP | PAE
- The "Eyes on Ukraine" initiative
- Speaker Dr. Larissa Derzko-Dzulynsky | Speaker Michael T. Kryshtalskyj
- 20 minutes | 10:50 AM -11:10 AM Part of: SAP: Delivering Eye Care in Conflict Zones & Remote Areas
- Talk | Exposé
- Q&A
- 20 minutes | 11:10 AM -11:30 AM Part of: SAP: Delivering Eye Care in Conflict Zones & Remote Areas
- Discussion
- Sub- Session: Providing Specialty Care where there are no or few specialists
- Speaker Benoît Tousignant MD | Moderator Myrna Lichter
- 10 minutes | 11:30 AM -11:40 AM Part of: SAP: Delivering Eye Care in Conflict Zones & Remote Areas
- Talk | Exposé
- Dr Marie-Josée Aubin MSF telemedicine network : challenges and lessons learned
- Speaker Dr. Marie-Josée Aubin
- 10 minutes | 11:40 AM -11:50 AM Part of: SAP: Delivering Eye Care in Conflict Zones & Remote Areas
- Talk | Exposé
- Q&A
- 20 minutes | 11:50 AM -12:10 PM Part of: SAP: Delivering Eye Care in Conflict Zones & Remote Areas
- Discussion
- Closing Remarks
- Chair Dr. Marie-Josée Aubin
- 5 minutes | 12:10 PM -12:15 PM Part of: SAP: Delivering Eye Care in Conflict Zones & Remote Areas
- SAP | PAE