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Honestly Bilal
by Bilal Ahmed
Honestly Bilal is a place where aspiring ophthalmologists share their stories and learn from current ophthalmologists. Honest, real, and, hopefully, relatable.
Episodes
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The Resident Journey: Transitioning To Senior Resident + Retinal Imaging with Dr. Ian Han
In this episode, Dr. Ian Han joins me to discuss his tips for residents transitioning from early beginners to senior leaders in their program. Dr. Han is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Director of Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery at the University of Iowa. We…
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The Resident Journey: Advancing in Cataract Surgery with Dr. Uday Devgan
Dr. Uday Devgan, founder and host of the world recognized CataractCoach.com, joins to give his advice on how residents can maximize their potential as developing surgeons! Check out all his great surgical videos, full curriculum, and amazing free Cataract Coach PDF book all at CataractCoach.com
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The Resident Journey: Starting Ophthalmology Call
You got your loupes, your lenses, your super “cool” callbag but don’t worry your’re not alone! Listen in as four second-year ophthalmology residents share their tips to help you survive the craziness of ophthalmology call.
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Mentorship: Dr. Jay Sridhar
Episode Description: Dr. Jay Sridhar returns to the podcast for a special episode where we focus in on mentoring. We talk broadly about mentorship, addressing our own blind spots, and our personal development in the process of helping those around us. Be sure to check out more of Dr. Sridhar on...
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Catching up with Daniel Moore, MD from the University of Kentucky
Dr. Daniel Moore returns to the podcast in today’s episode. Dr. Daniel Moore serves as the ophthalmology residency program director at the University of Kentucky where he is an associate professor and glaucoma specialist. We discuss global ophthalmology, the collegiality and kind culture fostered...
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A Chat with Nayasha Madhan, MD PGY-4 (OSU)
Dr. Nayasha Madhan is today’s guest! She is finishing her final year of ophthalmology residency at Ohio State University with plans to pursue glaucoma fellowship. She talks about her path to ophthalmology, her reasons for choosing glaucoma, life in Columbus, and her love for Jeni’s ice cream. To...
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A Chat with Andrew Williams, MD
Dr. Andrew Williams is today’s guest! He is currently a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh and practices as a glaucoma specialist and comprehensive ophthalmologist. We talk about his story in ophthalmology, the mentors and experiences he has had along the way, and life in Pittsburgh.…
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2022 Ophthalmology Residency Match Panel
In this episode, Chris Cho chats with recently matched applicants in the 2022 ophthalmology residency cycle. With another year of virtual interviews and uncertainty regarding the match process, we discuss what made us successful in matching into ophthalmology residency. Please reach out if you…
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Equity in Ophthalmology-Episode 4
In this episode, Arhem chats with Dr. Geeta Lalwani, who is is the founder of Rocky Mountain Retina Associates, where she specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of retinal diseases. Prior to Rocky Mountain Retina, Dr. Lalwani was with the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye…
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A Chat with Shanika Esparaz, MD
Today’s guest is Dr. Shanika Esparaz! Dr. Esparaz is a private practice ophthalmologist in the Cleveland area. She practices a unique mix of comprehensive ophthalmology and medical retina. Dr. Esparaz completed medical school at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and completed...
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A Chat with Tamara Fountain, MD
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Tamara Fountain. Dr. Fountain is professor of ophthalmology at Rush University Medical Center and maintains a private practice in oculofacial plastic surgery in Chicago’s northern suburbs. She grew up in Minneapolis where her dad was a commercial airline pilot…
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A Chat with Asanté Quintana, MS4
Chris Cho chats with 2022 residency applicant and fellow MS4, Asanté Quintana. They discuss Asanté’s passion for policy and advocacy which developed during his time in undergrad at Cornell. They also discuss Asanté’scontributions to ophthalmology through scholarly activity with the Vanderbilt Eye...
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Equity in Ophthalmology-Episode 3
In this episode, Arhem chats with Dr. Bonnie An Henderson. Dr. Henderson is the contributing author of Chapter 4 of Women in Ophthamology (https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030593346). Dr. Henderson is a past President of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and curently is…
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A Chat with Mark Greiner, MD
In this episode, Chris Cho (MS4) chats with Dr. Mark Greiner from the University of Iowa. Dr. Greiner is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. He is the medical director of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, the fellowship director of the cornea, external diseases and refractive...
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Equity in Ophthalmology-Episode 2
In this episode of our Equity in Ophthalmology series, host Arhem Barkatullah sits down to chat with Dr. Bryn Burkholder from the Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Burkholder is the author of chapter 1 of the book, Women in Ophthalmology. (link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030593346)
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Equity in Ophthalmology-Episode 1
In this premiere episode of Equity in Ophthalmology, we sit down with the Co-Editors of the newly released book, Women in Ophthalmology. Dr. Christina Weng and Dr. Audina Berrocal give us an insight into how their bond, background, and current roles today spurred the concept of this passion…
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A Chat with S.K. Steven Houston III, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Steve Houston of the Florida Retina Institute about his path from engineering to ophthalmology and eventually vitreoretinal surgery. We discuss: -Telemedicine advances in the era of COVID-19 in relation to ophthalmology. -The future of telementoring through remote...
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A Chat with Benjamin Young, MD, MS
In this episode, I chat with Benjamin Young, MD, MS. As a current vitreoretinal surgery fellow at the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center, Dr. Young and I discuss: -His journey in ophthalmology and advice from his training days as a resident at Yale. -The origin of the Eyes For Ears...
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A Chat with Brandon McKenzie, MS3
In this episode, Chris Cho sits down and interviews future colleague and rising MS4 Brandon McKenzie. Brandon is a medical student applying for residency in ophthalmology this fall and attends school at Howard University. Check out his chat with Chris as they discuss: (1) How Brandon got…
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A Chat with Grayson Armstrong, MD, MPH
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Grayson Armstrong. Dr. Armstrong is a clinical fellow in ophthalmic telemedicine at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. During the 2019–2020 academic year, Dr. Armstrong served as the chief resident in...
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A Chat with Ravi Goel, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ravi Goel of Wills Eye Surgical Network in Cherry Hill, NJ. Dr. Goel is a cataract and refractive surgeon who is a renowned leader in advocacy within the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Medical Association. He is a skilled expert in establishing…
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A Chat with Emily Xu, medical student
In this episode, Chris Cho (MS3, lead host of Honestly Bilal's med student section) chats with his classmate Emily Xu. Emily is an MS3 at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Emily discusses: -Her interest in ophthalmology -Being a lead writer with The Lens: Ophthalmology Research...
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A Chat with Ned Lu, medical student
In this episode, I chat with Ned Lu. Ned is a medical student at Harvard Medical School. He is finishing up a research year in the Harvard Retinal Imaging Lab before applying to residency this upcoming fall in ophthalmology. We discuss: -Ned's interest in ophthalmology -How his experience taking…
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A Chat with Gabriella Schmuter, medical student
In this episode, I chat with Gabriella Schmuter. Gabby is a current MS3 and incoming residency applicant in ophthalmology. We discuss her interest in the field, her recent publication about the role of social media in the Journal of Academic Ophthalmology, her public speaking background/tips for...
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A Chat with Dr. Glaucomflecken
In this episode, I chat with medicine's favorite comedian and ophthalmologist, Dr. Glaucomflecken. We discuss.... -Discovering ophthalmology and why it is the best specialty. -The creative process of making TikToks. -Content creation: overcoming negative criticism. -The importance of humor and...
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Reflections on the 2021 Ophthalmology Match
In this episode, I chat with former guests and recently matched applicants in the 2021 ophthalmology residency cycle. Listen in on what we learned, what worked well, advice for incoming applicants, and other takeaways from the virtual interview cycle. Panel Bilal Ahmed (Twittee: bilal_1712) -MS4...
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A Chat with Jay Sridhar, MD
In celebration of this 50th episode of Honestly Bilal, co-host Ankur Parikh (MS4 NEOMED) and I chat with our mentor Dr. Jay Sridhar. Dr. Sridhar is an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and the Associate Residency Program Director at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Sridhar is also...
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A Chat with José-Alain Sahel, MD
In this episode, I chat with José-Alain Sahel, MD. Dr. Sahel is the chair and Distinguished Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, director of the UPMC Eye Center, and the Eye and Ear Foundation Endowed Chair of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sahel...
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A Chat with Ian Seddon, medical student
In this episode, I chat with Ian Seddon from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Ian is a third-year medical student at NOVA Southeastern University and plans to pursue a career in ophthalmology. We discuss Ian's interest in ophthalmology, what he expects from clerkships this year, and how his college days of...
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A Chat with Anapatricia Maldonado Cerda, MD
In this episode, I chat with Anapatricia Maldonado Cerda, MD, a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Ana bravely shares her inspiring story of facing setbacks by not matching in ophthalmology in the previous application cycle and what she has done to overcome it. We…
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A Chat with Nicolas Yannuzzi, MD
In this episode, I am joined by Nicolas Yannuzzi, MD. Dr. Yannuzzi is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and a vitreoretinal surgeon at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL. We discuss Dr. Yannuzzi's early background and non traditional path in oncology, finance, and...
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A Chat with Kalla Gervasio, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Kalla Gervasio, who resides as one of the Chief Residents at Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Gervasio shares her journey into ophthalmology and what led her to pursue two fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery upon completion of her residency training...
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A Chat with Edmund Tsui, MD
In this episode, I chat with Edmund Tsui, MD. Dr. Tsui is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at UCLA, where he specializes in uveitis. We discuss Dr. Tsui's early exposure to ophthalmology through his undergrad research. Dr. Tsui also shares his experiences with the collaborative nature of...
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A Chat with Michael Klufas, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Michael Klufas. Dr. Klufas is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University and a Vitreoretinal Surgeon on the Retina Service at Wills Eye Hospital with Mid Atlantic Retina. Dr. Klufas discusses his journey into ophthalmology and his...
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A Chat with John Miller, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. John Miller. Dr. Miller is the Director of the Retinal Imaging and the Associate Director of the Vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is also an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School. We discuss Dr....
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A Chat with Alexis Warren, MD
In this episode, I chat with Alexis Warren, MD. Dr. Warren is one of the Chief Residents in ophthalmology at the University of Iowa. We discuss her beginnings in ophthalmology and how she is now pursuing a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Warren reflects on her experience training at the...
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A Chat with Richard Davidson, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Richard Davidson. Dr. Davidson is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado. He resides as the Co-medical Director of the Rocky Mountains Lions Eye Bank, the Co-director for the Cornea/External Disease and Refractive surgery fellowship, and the...
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A Chat with Robert Swan, MD
In this episode, I chat with Robert Swan, MD. Dr. Swan is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse, New York where he is also the Ophthalmology Residency Program Director and a specialist in uveitis. We discuss he path to the profession, his specialty of uveitis…
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A Chat with Yoshihiro Yonekawa, MD
In this episode, I chat with Yoshihiro Yonekawa, MD. Dr. Yonekawa is a pediatric and adult retinal surgeon at Wills Eye Hospital and Mid Atlantic Retina and resides as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. We discuss his early...
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A Chat with Ike Ahmed, MD, FRCSC
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ike Ahmed. As a world-renowned leader in ophthalmology and the founder of what is known as Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery or MIGS, Dr. Ahmed has approached innovation in his own way by breaking down barriers. With an accomplished career in Canada, he continues to…
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A Chat with Lindsay De Andrade, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Lindsay De Andrade. Dr. De Andrade is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa. As an alum of the University of Iowa's medical school and ophthalmology residency program, she shares her perspective on strengths of one of the nation's...
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A Chat with Rishi Singh, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Rishi Singh. Dr. Singh is a Staff Surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic's Cole Eye Institute, the Medical Director of Informatics at the Cleveland Clinic, and an Associate Professor at the Lerner College of Medicine. We start by discussing Dr. Singh's journey into...
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A Chat with Preeya Gupta, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Preeya Gupta. As an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology specializing in Cornea and External Disease at Duke University, Dr. Gupta shares insights on her story in ophthalmology and her expertise in dry eye disease. She discusses finding a niche, the importance of...
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A Chat with Alice C. Lorch, MD, MPH
In this episode, I chat with Alice C. Lorch, MD, MPH. Dr. Lorch is the Program Director for the Ophthalmology Residency Training Program and an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School (HMS). She is also the Associate Chief of Quality for the Department of Ophthalmology at...
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A Chat with Nimesh Patel, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Nimesh Patel. Dr. Patel is a vitreoretinal surgeon in adult and pediatric retina at Mass. Eye and Ear and Boston Children's Hospital. He is also a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School We discuss Dr. Patel's path to ophthalmology and his experiences...
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A Chat with Eduardo Alfonso, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Eduardo Alfonso, MD. As the Director of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Alfonso shares his origin story in ophthalmology. We discuss his appproach to servant...
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A Chat with Sanah Aslam, medical student
In this episode, I chat with Sanah Aslam. Sanah is a fourth-year medical student at the Medical College of Georgia and recently applied for residency in ophthalmology. We discuss Sanah's path to finding ophthalmology and how her passion for neuroscience and drew her to the field. Sanah shares…
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A Chat with William Park, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. William Park, MD. As program director for the ophthalmology residency program and Clinical Assistant Professor at Loyola University, Dr. Park provides his insights on the program's culture and what he is looking for in applicants. Dr. Park is an alum of the...
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A Chat with Luis Berrocal, MD-PGY-1
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Luis Berrocal, MD PGY-1 at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Luis and I discuss his interest in ophthalmology and how he felt the calling to pursue the specialty. He shares what drew him as an applicant to UIC and what he...
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A Chat with Peter MacIntosh, MD
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Peter MacIntosh, M.D. from the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine (UIC). Dr. MacIntosh and I discuss his journey into ophthalmology and his origin story. As the current ophthalmology residency program...
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