Canadian Ophthalmic Imaging Symposium
Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, 2019
Hotel X, Toronto, Ontario
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Retinal Views, Revisited!
Join your Canadian retina colleagues and an all-star panel of expert guest speakers for a dynamic and interactive learning experience!
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Submit your unusual, unique, or mysterious OCTs anytime for live deliberation here.
Learning Objectives
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Canadian Ophthalmic Imaging Symposium 2019 participants will have the opportunity to:
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Explore innovative concepts in artificial intelligence, 3D surgical imaging, perioperative analysis, and clinical biomarkers
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Analyze multi-modal imaging to better understand anatomical concepts and pathologic correlations across many retinal disorders
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Review new nomenclature and grading paradigms when using Swept Source, OCT, OCT angiography, and wide-field imaging technologies
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Benefit from rapid-fire, evidence-based presentations on uveitis, medical retina, and surgical retina
Target Audience
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This program has been designed to meet the educational needs of retina specialists and fellows. This will ensure a high-level discourse on anatomy, technology, and strategic applications in practice.
Hotel X Resort Venue
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Hotel X, opened March 2018, is located on the waterfront of downtown Toronto. The hotel boasts spectacular views of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario. Conveniently located, it is a 3-minute ride to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and a 20-minute ride to Pearson International Airport. Truly a resort hotel, it features a spa, 3-level rooftop Falcons SkyBar, rooftop pool, fine dining restaurants, kids activity center, indoor tennis and squash courts, and a 30,000 square foot activity complex. Reserve now.
What to expect…
Friday, May 10, 4 pm
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The symposium launches with a high-energy case and technology segment featuring artificial intelligence and 3D video presentations.
Friday, May 10, 7.30 – 11 pm
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Our premiere social event features signature cocktails on the outdoor rooftop terrace as the sun sets over the lake and skyline views.
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A 3-course dinner will follow at the View on the 28th floor featuring your choice of choice of Lamb, Arctic Char or Vegetarian.
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After dinner drinks are at your discretion in the bustling Falcon SkyBar.
Saturday, May 11, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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The plenary sessions continue on Saturday with a back-to-basics session featuring step-by-step instructions on image interpretation.
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The day transitions from basic pathoanatomic concepts into more complex exploration of future technologies and analysis.
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Session themes include high-yield uveitis cases, clinical biomarkers, and perioperative patient predictions.
Faculty
International Guest Speakers
Christine Curcio, PhD
University of Alabama
David Sarraf, MD
Jules Stein Eye Institute
Wai-Ching Lam, MD
The University of Hong Kong
Sunil Srivastava, MD
Cleveland Clinic
SriniVas Sadda, MD
Doheny Eye Institute
Nadia Waheed, MD
New England Eye Center
Canadian Presenters
Ghassan Cordahi, MD
Université de Montréal
Danny Gauthier, MD, FRCSC
Université de Montréal
R. Rishi Gupta, MD, FRCSC
Dalhousie University
Bernard Hurley, MD, FRCSC
University of Ottawa
Amin Kherani, MD, FRCSC
University of Calgary
Patrick Ma, MD, FRCSC
University of British Columbia
Alan Cruess, MD, FRCSC
Dalhousie University
Alain Gregoire, MD
Université de Sherbrooke
Jesia Hasan, MD, FRCSC
McGill University
Michael Kapusta, MDCM, FRCSC
McGill University
Radha Kohly, MD
University of Toronto
Efrem Mandelcorn, MD, FRCSC, DBO
University of Toronto
Renaud Duval, MD, FRCSC
Université de Montréal
Mark Greve, MD, FRCSC
University of Alberta
Philip Hooper, MD, FRCSC
Western University
Peter J. Kertes, MD, CM, FRCSC
University of Toronto
David Lederer, MD, FRCSC
McGill University
Rajeev Muni, MD, FRCSC
University of Toronto
Hugh M. Parsons, MD, FRCSC, DABO, ASVRS
University of British Columbia
Flavio Rezende, MD, PhD
Université de Montréal
Scientific Planning Committee
David Wong, MD, FRCSC
University of Toronto
Nupura Bakshi, MD, FRCSC
University of Toronto
Cynthia Qian, MD, FRCSC, DABO
Université de Montréal