Table of Contents - WOC 2012

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Inequality of Training
Mathenge Ciku (1)
1. Fred Hollows Foundation
This light hearted presentation will describe the experiences of an African
woman training in ophthalmology up to PhD level both from the perspective of
trainers and trainees. The presentation uses personal anecdotes highlighting
the fact that inequalities exist; that perhaps some inequalities are inevitable
while also presenting evidence based information on inequality in training in
medicine in general and ophthalmology in particular.
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Developing Equity in Training
Al-Aswad Lama (1)
1. Columbia University Medical Center
The medical profession is committed to the promotion of health education and
health care. In most countries, admission policy to medical schools is gender
neutral and in other countries affirmative action is required to promote and
encourage women enrolment to medical school. However post medical school,
women are lured away from traditional male specialties and when it comes
to their academic carriers they are promoted at a slower rate and with less
institutional support than their male counterpart. Actions and interventions can
be taken to tackle this issue but should we push for 50% male to female ratio
in all specialties or should we push for a fair process that results in gender
equality?
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Engaging the Next Generation of Ophthalmologists
Salim Sarwat (1)
1. University of Tennessee
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has a long-term strategy to engage
young ophthalmologists and guide them through various stages of their
professional career. The Academy offers educational programs, career
services, and professional development services to help young physicians
succeed in their individual practices and profession. This presentation will
discuss various initiatives implemented by the Academy to engage the next
generation of ophthalmologists to facilitate their professional growth and
promotion into leadership positions locally, nationally, and internationally.
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Balancing Personal Life and Profession
Al Alawi Ebtisam (1)
1. Salmaniya Medical Complex
Being able to blend your professional and personal life can be accomplished
by finding the right balance between both. Tips and ideas to achieve a
successful career while maintaining a happy lifestyle will be suggested. These
will include setting your own goals, learning how to prioritize, developing
organizational skills, and managing your time efficiently at both work and
home. Incorporating these actions will help you create your unique equilibrium.
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Leadership Development: Philosophy and Practice
Taryam Manal (1)
1. MEAVRS
Abstract not available
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Profession Advocacy- Principles, Resources, and Methods
Williams Ruth
Abstract not available
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Creating your Brand
Henderson Bonnie (1)
1. Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
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To be effective in your profession, it is helpful to have a unique and recognizable
brand. One must first discover what is one’s passion or niche - because a
successful brand must, at its core, be authentic. Your personal brand is
how others perceive you, but it is also about being true to yourself. In this
presentation, methods will be described on how to find and market your
personal brand.
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Developing Women›s Network
MacDonald Susan (1)
1. Lahey Clinic, Tufts School of Medicine
WIO has begun the first steps to a long journey to grow into an international
organization. The response from our first six months have been overwhelmingly
positive. We are confident that the interest and enthusiasm for the expansion
exists. We have approached this project with a hybrid model of a grass roots
model and known networks and organizations. We feel this will allow individuals
the ability to self identify and join, while also utilizing our known networks
to ask for assistance. We will continue to develop our web site to allow the
exchange of information concerns and opportunities. WIO is actively planning
several formal symposium and informal gatherings to allow the development
of a network that will support and promote women. Finally we will continue to
approach the needs assessments with an open mind and to listen. We realize
we do not know what other women›s needs may be and our cultural differences
will require a level of sensitivity to fully learn from each other. Our goal is to
create a network to support, promote and remove barriers for all women in
ophthalmology.
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Women In Ophthalmology (WIO): Fostering International Partnership
MacDonald Susan, Williams Ruth, Salim Sarwat, Al-Aswad Lama, Ouertani
Amel
1. Tufts School of Medicine
2. Wheaton Eye Clinic
3. University of Tennessee
4. Columbia university
5. Charles Nicolle University -Tunis
Target Audience: All female ophthalmologists, female scientists and
professional women working in ophthalmology. Male ophthalmologists and
professionals interested in supporting women are invited too!
Educational Level: Beginner to advanced
Summary of Content: WIO Symposium at WOC 2012. This symposium will
cover a brief history of WIO and a current assessment of state of women
ophthalmologists in the Middle East Africa Council Region.
Discussions will Include: Leadership Development: Philosophy and Practice,
Effective Negotiation Strategies for Women, Profession Advocacy- Principles,
Resources, and Methods Engaging the Next Generation of Ophthalmologists,
Balancing Personal Life and Profession. A panel discussion will include the
above topics. The symposium will conclude with discussions on the future of
WIO as a global organization.
Surgical Induced Dry Eye: Real or Not?
Sat 18 Feb 15:30 - 17:00 Hall 1
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Definition, Diagnosis and Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
Gomes Jose (1)
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of Sao Paulo
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