
Dr Aubin earned her medical degree at McGill University. She completed an ophthalmology residency at University of Montreal, followed by a fellowship in uveitis at La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris, France. She holds a master in Public Health from University of Montreal, where she was awarded the Prix Armand-Frappier, and a master in Public Health Ophthalmology from the International Center for Eye Health in London, UK.
Her research and teaching interests include access to eye care services, international blindness prevention, screening strategies in ophthalmology, and the study of infectious and inflammatory eye diseases. She is engaged in public health international activities, including the DWB-MSF telemedicine network and the WHO Vision 2020 course modules, and is the founding director of the Global Eye Health Center (Unité de Santé Visuelle Internationale) at University of Montreal.
Sessions in which Marie-Josée Aubin participates
Friday 1 June, 2018
Saturday 2 June, 2018
Friday 14 June, 2019
Sunday 16 June, 2019
Friday 25 June, 2021
Saturday 26 June, 2021
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants are able to:Compare the different models for capacity buildling in LMICDescribe components of an academic career in global health Describe the pattern and utilization of virtual health by ophthalmologist during the COVID-19 pandemicCanMEDS Roles: Health Advocate, Leader
Sunday 27 June, 2021
Friday 10 June, 2022
SOLD OUTDespite advances in diagnostic and surgical techniques, our remote and marginalized populations are often inadequately managed. The purpose of this workshop is to explore various modalities, such as smartphone technologies, telemedicine and mobile unit, to reach remote communities and marginalized urban populations. Some of our newer members of the Canadian Association for Public...
Saturday 11 June, 2022
Despite universal health care in Canada, significant disparities, including risk factors, access to healthcare, morbidity, and mortality, continue in vulnerable populations. The underlying causes of these health disparities are associated with social, economic, cultural and political inequities. You want to get involved locally to provide eye care to those who most need it but don’t know where to start? Join an interactive discussion on how to take impactful and sociall...
Sunday 12 June, 2022
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Describe the impact of visual impairment on overall health maintenance• Understand the unique aspect of eye health needs in vulnerable populations such as homelessness• Describe the Canadian human resource landscape and challenges augmented by COVID. CanMEDS Roles: Health Advocate, Collaborator
Authors: Marie-Josée Aubin, Mélanie Hébert, Soumaya Bouhout, Ellen E. Freeman.Author Disclosure Block: M. Aubin: None. M. Hébert: None. S. Bouhout: None. E.E. Freeman: None.Abstract Body:
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Understand the specific niche that an academic global ophthalmologist fills• Describe various possible career paths and training in global ophthalmology• Demonstrate how technology can increase access to eye health CanMEDS Roles: Health Advocate, Collaborator
Friday 16 June, 2023
Authors: Michael T. Kryshtalskyj, Natalia Baziuk, Cindy M. L. Hutnik, George Beiko, Lesya Shuba, Eugene Hladky, Stephen E. Kosar, Alexander C. Tokarewicz, Paul Harasymowycz, Andrew Iwach, Stuart Seiff, Robert Mazzoli1, Guillermo Rocha, Larissa A. Derzko-Dzulynsky. Author Disclosures: M.T. Kryshtalskyj: None. N. Baziuk: None. C.M.L. Hutnik: None. G. Be...
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 ...
This workshop will focus on the challenges and barriers that can prevent vulnerable populations from accessing eye care services, and the potential role of portable eye care technologies in addressing these challenges. It will include demonstrations of the use of portable eye care technologies and examination equipment, as well as presentations on successful programs and initiatives that have used these technologies to provide eye care services to refugees and those in shelter...
Saturday 17 June, 2023
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe the impact of AI technologies on eye care Understand the unique aspects of eye health needs in remote populations C...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe the impact of AI technologies on eye care Understand the unique aspects of eye health needs in remote populationsCompare various models of care for remote populations in low and middle-income countries CanMeds Roles: Professional, Health Advocate
Sunday 18 June, 2023
Friday 20 June, 2025
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:Assess the sources of emissions linked to eye care delivery in both clinical and surgical settings.Understand the challenges, barriers and opportunities to implement environmentally-sound eye care practices.
Saturday 21 June, 2025
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 ...
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 ...
Sunday 22 June, 2025
Sessions in which Marie-Josée Aubin attends
Thursday 9 June, 2022
Friday 10 June, 2022
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Determine the ocular conditions associated with obstructive sleep apneaDescribe how racism operates within health care in parallel ways to how racism operates in other settingsProvide a framework for how we can move from supportive statements to anti-racist actionCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
At the end of this session participants will be able to:Demonstrate increased knowledge in the diagnosis and management of several infectious uveitis pathologies Describe various retinal imaging findings in uveitis Describe various retinal imaging findings in uveitisCanMEDS Roles:Medical Expert, Scholar
At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Demonstrate increased knowledge on the use of biosimilar agents and fluid analysis in the diagnosis and management of uveitis. • Integrate pearls on the management of ocular hypertension, postoperative inflammation in uveitis. CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:Describe the impact of racism in medicine and healthcare, and identify approaches towards active anti-racismDescribe emerging research on gender equity in ophthalmologyApply best practices to become effective allies and advocates in the healthcare setting, with a special emphasis on the needs of vulnerable populationsIntegrate Indigenous health concep...
Saturday 11 June, 2022
Innovation in Retina Research Award Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:Identify innovative Canadian retina research proposals and their intended benefitDescribe how using digital innovations in ophthalmology can optimize patie...
Sunday 12 June, 2022
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Recognize features of optic neuritis requiring prompt investigation and more aggressive managementDescribe the challenges of and barriers to delivering eye care to indigent populationsRecognize features of optic neuritis requiring prompt investigation and more aggressive management
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).
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...
A joint symposium of the Société Française d’Ophtalmologie and the Canadian Ophthalmological SocietyThis joint symposium is a partnership between the Société Française d’Ophtalmologie and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and will host lectures in a variety of subspecialty areas, showcasing current research and new advances in techniques, technology and treatment from Canadian and French keynote speakers.
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
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:
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Assess new therapeutic modalities for dry age-related macular degenerationAssess current therapies for wet age-related macular degenerationAssess complications of anti-VGF treatments and preventative measuresCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe how bias, discrimination, and racism affect health care outcomes and physician wellness, and how cultural humility and critical allyship can be used as tools in combating discrimination
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Integrate oncological principles in the management of oculoplastics disordersCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Professional
Saturday 17 June, 2023
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Elucidate the cause and mechanism of DVD.Identity indications of Light adjustable lensXX
How often have you felt angered or alienated by an interaction that felt dismissive or discriminatory in some way? Sometimes subtle and other times not, these experiences can be frustrating, demoralizing and draining, and can negatively impact your self-esteem, productivity, and relationships. Whether you’re directly involved in microaggressions or witness them as a bystander, knowing how to respond can be challenging especially in an unexpected moment. This course will provid...
Sunday 18 June, 2023
An inspiring full Professor at the National School of Public Administration, Marie-Soleil Tremblay, will share her vision with us. You will discover where her contagious enthusiasm might lead you. Let her transform you, sharing tools for better communication with authorities. WIO is now open for men. Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:How to strategically address health politicians
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand current evaluation and intervention approaches in pediatric vision rehabilitation.Understand the role of organisms and the microbiome in corneal infectionsReview management strategies for mild to severe keratoconusXX
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe common uveitic investigations Integrate emerging knowledge on infectious and non-infectious uveitisDemonstrate optimal use of diagnostic modalities...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Develop a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment options for various types of ocular inflammatory conditions, including pars planitis, non-infectious uveitis, and ocular syphilis.Gain insight i...