Aljeena Rahat Qureshi
she/her
Aljeena is a second-year medical student at the University of Toronto and holds a Master’s in Global Health. Passionate about addressing inequities in eye care, they lead Kids2See, U of T’s pediatric vision screening program, working to expand access to early detection of visual impairment. Their interests lie in democratizing eye care through AI integration, making screening and diagnostics more accessible worldwide. Outside of medicine, they channel their creativity into miniature gouache portraits and polymer clay figurines.
Sessions in which Aljeena Rahat Qureshi attends
Thursday 19 June, 2025
This session introduces participants to the field of ophthalmology, highlighting basic clinical skills and examination techniques. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with residents for mentorship and career guidance around pursing a career in ophthalmology. The session also includes a hands-on workshop where medical students rotate through stations to learn and practice key clinical examination skills from various subspecialties.
Description: This hands-on workshop is designed by residents, for residents, with senior ophthalmology residents (PGY4/5) tutors guiding junior ophthalmology residents (PGY1-3) participants in developing core eye suturing skills. Supported by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS), this course offers practical experience in precise corneal suturing, scleral pass creation, and effective tissue handling to enhance surgical confidence. U...
This half day symposium organized by the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents (CCOR) aims to equipment Young Ophthalmologists with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers. This year’s symposium brings together an excellent group of speakers from the across the country to share their tips and tricks for personal and professional success. Even topics less discussed in training such as how to terminate a staff member and handling your first complaint will be covered. This sympo...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Collaborative Care in Orthoptics: Explore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between orthoptists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other healthcare professional...
Friday 20 June, 2025
Join us at this Accredited Symposium co-developed with COS and Amgen! Chaired by Vivian Yin and Navdeep Nijhawan.This co-developed symposium featur...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To become familiar with the current status of gene therapy for LHON.To review and update the approach and diagnosis of functional vision loss.To identify, incorporate, and evaluate the impact of demographic, social determinants and systemic he...
Our lively Exhibition Hall provides an opportunity for you to reconnect with industry partners to explore the latest treatment options and medical devices available.
Join us to witness presentations featuring our highest-scoring ePosters! Presenters will highlight the latest research in the field of Ophthalmology. Network and engage in conversations with fellow students, residents, post-doctoral Fellows, and researchers.
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand the incredible advancements that continue to be made in the management of age related macular degeneration.Appreciate how to select the best therapeutic option to minimize vision loss in macular degeneratio...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess the issues linked to eye care delivery in both Canada and globally.Understand the challenges and barriers to implement eye care services delivery in remote areas and underserved communities.
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Summarize clinical characteristics of inherited optic neuropathies. Review underlying pathophysiology and genetics of inherited optic neuropathies.Discuss potential treat...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Summarize Updated McDonald’s Criteria & the role of OCT Review ophthalmologic & neuro-ophthalmologic vision-related clinical features in MS&...
Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Discuss recent advances in cataract surgery.Discuss novel techniques for cataract surgery.Explore recent research in cataract sur...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand the new therapeutic options available for the management of DME and how these will impact clinical practiceAppreciate how to select the best therapeutic option to minimize vision loss in DME...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Evaluate the applications of artificial intelligence in screening, diagnostics, and surgery within ophthalmology. To explain the principles of found...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand advancements in surgical management of retinal detachments Evaluate new treatments for rare retinal conditions
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand how different patient populations experience vision impairment and eye disease due to structural and identity-based factors.
Saturday 21 June, 2025
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Improve surgical techniques during eye surgery in the digital age.To understand the mechanisms of low tension glaucoma, discern masqueraders and learn more about management strategies.To know the most common types of retinal pathologies that can result from myopia.To...
Explore the latest research in the field of Ophthalmology by visiting our ePosters! The ePoster displays will be open for viewing, offering an opportunity to network and engage in conversations with fellow students, residents, post-doctoral fellows, and researchers.
Our lively Exhibition Hall provides an opportunity for you to reconnect with industry partners to explore the latest treatment options and medical devices available.
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Enhance surgical strategies for routine cataracts.Develop an approach to complex cataract surgery: techniques, strategies, and instrumentation....
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe the current state of surgical simulation training in Canadian Ophthalmology residency programs, and how to improve strabismus surgery experiences for residents
Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify common neuro-ophthalmic emergencies, including temporal arteritis, sudden ischemic vision loss, cranial nerve palsy, carotid dissection, pituitary apoplexy, intracranial hemorrhage, and papilledema/intracranial mass.
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand the importance of DMEK graft sizing and how it related to transplant outcomes.
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand the Universal Eye Health Comprehensive Framework.Assess the Canadian National Strategy for Eye Care Act (Bill C-284)Compare ...
Course Description: This course will consolidate oculoplastic skills central to general practice. Relevant periocular anatomy will be reviewed. Participants will then gain exposure to the following basic and advanced oculoplastic procedures: advanced suturing techniques, eyelid laceration repair, lesion biopsy techniques, canthotomy and cantholysis, the lateral tarsal strip procedure, tarsorrhaphy, lacrimal irrigation and punctoplasty, and b...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand the Universal Eye Health Comprehensive Framework.Assess the Canadian National Strategy for Eye Care Act (Bill C-284) Compare various models of care across provinces in Canada and the world (translational public health ophtalmologie : turning observations into ...
Learning objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of intraocular and extraocular ophthalmic tumors, tailored to the needs of general ophthalmologists and ocular oncologists.Examine...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To review how to optimize the use corneal diagnostics to detect corneal ectasia.To review rare complications after crosslinking and outcomes of custom corneal allogenic stromal ring segments.
Sunday 22 June, 2025
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe recruitment challenges and strategies for enrolling underserved populations in clinical trials.CanMEDS: Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess uveitis guidelines to determine when referral to a uveitis specialist or rheumatologist for immunomodulatory treatment is necessary to prevent complications.Describe a new cl...
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Analyze the impact of vision impairment on driving abilities and safety among older drivers.Evaluate interdisciplinary appr...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Discuss the history of Glaucoma and the evolution of the management strategies.Discuss risk stratification and controversial issues in primary, secondar...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To review how to optimize cataract surgery outcomes in patients with corneal disease, iregular corneas and complex cataracts.To understand the effect that cataract surgery has on the ocular surf...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Discuss EDI issues for clinical care and research in glaucoma. Discuss cutting edge research topics i...