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Open Globe Talk

by rizul

Welcome to Open Globe Talk, a podcast series featuring leaders in global ophthalmology. We connect aspiring ophthalmologists, resident and fellow trainees, and practicing ophthalmologists interested in global ophthalmology with resources and mentors. Please subscribe and head over to "openglobetk.com" for more updates and recordings in various other platforms!

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Episodes

  1. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Tommy Bui, Zoha Mian, Nikhita Yadlapalli

    In this episode, we meet with the OGT team and gather perspectives on exposure to global ophthalmology during medical school.

  2. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Eve Higginbotham, SM MD ML

    In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Eve Higginbotham, SM MD ML, a renowned glaucoma specialist and professor of ophthalmology at the Scheie Eye Institute. Among the many roles she serves, she is also the inaugural vice dean for the Penn Medicine Office of Inclusion, Diversity…

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  3. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Ike Ahmed, MD

    For our season finale, we have the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Ike Ahmed, a renowned specialist in glaucoma. Dr. Ahmed holds various positions in both academia and private practice, including serving as the director of the Alan S. Crandall Center for Glaucoma Innovation and as the Chief...

  4. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Jullia A. Rosdahl, MD PhD

    Welcome back to Open globe talk, this is your host, Rizul Naithani and I am joined today with Dr. Jullia A. Rosdahl, an incredible glaucoma specialist and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Duke Eye Center. Dr. Rosdahl obtained her medical education and PhD from Case Western Reserve...

  5. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Craig Chaya, MD

    Welcome back to Open globe talk, this is your host, Rizul Naithani and I am joined today with Dr. Craig Chaya who is an assistant clinical professor at University of Utah and the division chief of it global ophthalmology department. Dr. Chaya completed medical school at Loma Linda University…

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  6. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Tetyana Schneider, PhD and Hannah Baker, MA

    We are joined by not one but TWO incredible guests from the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Schneider is the Graduate Medical Education program administrator and Mrs. Hannah Baker is the senior graduate medical education program manager. Both of them are integral in the...

  7. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Oluwatosin U Smith, MD

    Episode 31 features Dr. Oluwatosin Smith, MD, a renowned glaucoma specialist based at the Glaucoma Associates of Texas in Dallas. Dr. Smith is also an acclaimed global ophthalmologist who serves on the board of the 'Cure Glaucoma Foundation'. She is also an assistant professor of Ophthalmology at...

  8. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Keith J Wroblewski, MD

    Episode 30 is a special segment featuring Dr. Keith J Wroblewski, who is a retired colonel from the US Army and an associate professor as well as Vice Chair of Education at the George Washington University department of Ophthalmology. As we discuss Dr. Wroblewski’s work in both military medicine...

  9. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Adrian Fung, MBBS (Hons1), MMed (Ophthal Sci), MMed (Clin Epi), FRANZCO: An International Partnership to Impart Lessons in Retina - 'Vitreoretinal Surgery Online'

    We are pleased to host Dr. Adrian Fung, MBBS (Hons1), MMed (Ophthal Sci), MMed (Clin Epi), FRANZCO, who is one of Australia's leading vitreoretinal surgeon and medical retina specialist. Dr. Fung is currently the professor at Macquarie University Hospital and a clinical associate professor at the...

  10. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Uday Devgan, MD: Medical education and the personal journey to surgical excellence in ophthalmology

    In this episode, we are excited to feature Dr. Uday Devgan, MD also known as the 'Cataract coach'! He is an international expert in ocular surgery, ranking #1 in southern California and #3 in the US. He specializes in cataract, refractive lens implant, and LASIK. With over 13 million views on his...

  11. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Marianeli Rodriguez, MD PhD: Women in Vitreoretinal Surgery & The Impact of Roe vs. Wade Repeal on Ophthalmology

    We are joined today with Dr. Marianeli Rodriguez, MD PhD who is a vitreoretinal surgeon at Vitreoretinal Associates in Massachusetts. She completed her medical school education and PhD at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Then proceeded to continue her ophthalmology residency training at Bascom...

  12. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Sila Bal, MD MPH: Global wisdom as a young ophthalmologist

    Join us in this heart-to-heart conversation with soon to be graduating PGY4 Dr. Sila Bal, MD MPH who is at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Having started her global ophthalmology career incredibly early and serving as a board member of Partners for Andean Community Health (PACH), she has a…

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  13. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Ashiyana Nariani, MD MPH: A Spiritual Journey & Actionable Path to Transformative Global Eyecare

    In this episode of Open Globe Talk, we are excited to welcome Dr. Ashiyana Nariani who is an assistant professor at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, India. Her specialties include complex limbal stem cell transplants, corneal transplants, and ocular surface tumors. Inclusive of being the...

  14. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Evan Waxman MD PhD, Sanya Yadav, and Amrish Selvam: Guerrilla Eyecare Service

    Taking on the theme of 'Global is Local', we spin off a new episode and format where we conduct a roundtable discussing Guerrilla Eyecare Service (GES). An organization founded by University of Pittsburgh Ophthalmology residency program director, Dr. Evan Waxman MD PhD, we gain an insightful...

  15. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Bala Ambati, MD PhD MBA: Early steps in global ophthalmology: Expectations in Cornea

    Welcome back to Open Globe Talk and in this episode we have the amazing opportunity to chat with Dr. Bala Ambati, who is a remarkable surgeon at the Pacific ClearVision Institute and also a research professor at the Knight Campus of the University of Oregon. He attended New York University for...

  16. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Geoff Tabin, MD MA: Quality over Quantity: Compassionate Capitalism

    Season 2 premieres the well acclaimed surgeon-humanitarian featured in the book "Second Suns", Dr. Geoff Tabin, MD MA. In this episode, Dr. Tabin chats with us how the Himalayan Cataract Project began and the incredible partnership with the legendary Dr. Sanduk Ruit in Nepal. We also get a chance...

  17. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Peter MacIntosh, MD: Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural learning: Global Neuro-ophthalmology

    In this episode of OGT, we are joined by Dr. Peter Macintosh who is an associate professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is a dual fellowship-trained surgeon in neuro-ophthalmology, Oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. MacIntosh obtained his...

  18. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Alessandro A. Jammal, MD PhD: The Amazon Rainforest: Indigenous eyecare

    In this episode of Open globe talk, we have the esteemed pleasure of speaking with Dr. Alessandro Jammal who is a glaucoma specialist from Brazil and a current research scientist at Duke University. Dr. Jammal completed his medical school at Universidade de Uberaba (Uniube) and his Ophthalmology...

  19. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Brenton Finklea, MD: Wills Eye Academic Global Ophthalmology: A program leadership perspective

    In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brenton Finklea who is the co-director with Dr. John Anhalt of the Wills Eye Center for Academic Global Ophthalmology. He obtained his medical education from the University of Virginia and then subsequently conducted ophthalmology residency training at the...

  20. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Ciku Mathenge, MD PhD: Eyecare in Africa: Achieving excellence in the Pursuit of Native Eyecare Equity

    It is our esteemed pleasure to host Dr. Ciku Mathenge, MD PhD, an eyecare leader in Africa (specifically Rwanda) who has earned adulation and respect among her patients and the global ophthalmology community for her clinical care as well as research. Dr. Mathenge originally spent many years as an...

  21. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Cristos Ifantides, MD MBA: Global Ophthalmology as a Springboard for Specialty Innovation

    Welcome back to another episode of Open globe talk. We are joined today by Dr. Cristos Ifantides who is the Director of Ophthalmic Global Outreach and Assistant professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado. Dr. Ifantides obtained his MD and MBA from the University of Florida college…

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  22. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Jenny Yu, MD: Global Oculoplastics: Project Theia

    Welcome back to another episode of open globe talk, we are joined today by Dr. Jenny Yu, who is an Oculoplastics specialist and the Co-founder of Project Theia. Dr. Yu attended the Ohio State University where she received a BS with distinction, honoring in biochemistry. She later obtained her MD...

  23. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. William Myers, MD: Global Ophthalmology in Haiti

    Welcome back to another episode of Open Globe Talk. In this episode we are traveling to Haiti with Dr. William Myers who is an incredible global ophthalmologist as we will come to hear of his exemplary service work. He obtained his MD from Dartmouth Medical School and did his ophthalmology...

  24. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Emily Cole, MD MPH: Global Ophthalmology training innovations & the Intersection of Retina in a pandemic setting

    In this episode of Open Globe Talk, we are joined by Dr. Emily Cole, MD MPH who is the Assistant Chief of Service and a current global ophthalmology fellow at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Cole attended Brown University of her undergraduate and then went on to obtain her dual MD MPH...

  25. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Sriranjani Padmanabhan, MD: Leading with Purpose: Preparation for Global Ophthalmology training & it’s application back home in the States

    In today's episode, we host the wonderful Dr. Sriranjani Padmanabhan, a glaucoma specialist and a global ophthalmology-trained surgeon. With her recent training, she imparts several advices for how to approach global ophthalmology training. This is especially helpful for those who want to serve...

  26. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Alan Lee Robin, MD: Practicing the Art of Global Ophthalmology to Cure Needless Blindness & The Aravind Eye Care System

    In this episode we feature the esteemed Dr. Alan Robin, a leader in global ophthalmology and glaucoma. He currently serves as the Executive Vice President of the American Glaucoma Society. He also holds joint Associate Professorships in Ophthalmology and International Health at the Johns Hopkins...

  27. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Cathleen McCabe, MD: Transcending global boundaries to serve in medical mission work & Experiencing global lessons with family

    In this episode of Open Globe Talk, we talk with renowned ophthalmologist, Dr. Cathleen McCabe, MD, who is the Chief medical officer at Eye health America. She specializes in bladeless laser cataract surgery and LASIK at the Eye Associates of Manatee. Dr. McCabe received her medical degree from…

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  28. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Hunter Cherwek, MD: Orbis International, The Flying Eye Hospital & Cybersight

    Open Globe Talk's 10th episode introduces Dr. Hunter Cherwek, an inspiring leader and global ophthalmologist. Dr. Cherwek is the Vice President of Clinical Services at Orbis International, the Flying Eye Hospital. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of North…

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  29. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Jacquelyn O'Banion, MD MSc: The Intersection of Public Health, Global Leadership & Academics in Achieving Impactful Service

    In this episode, OGT hosts Dr. Jacquelyn A. Jetton O'Banion, MD MSc, the director of Global Ophthalmology at Emory (GO-Emory). She is also an assistant professor of Ophthalmology and she practices Comprehensive Ophthalmology. Dr. O'Banion received her MD from University of Texas Health Science...

  30. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Jeff Pettey, MD MBA: Global leadership in Ophthalmology & its emphasis to advocate for our wider communities

    In this episode, I am joined by our esteemed guest, Dr. Jeff Pettey, MD MBA who serves as the vice chair of education and associate professor at the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology. His love for Utah shines through in his academic journey where he obtained his BA from the…

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  31. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Vadrevu K. Raju, MD: Eye Foundation of America & ‘Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India's Legacy’

    Dr. VK Raju is a renowned ophthalmologist who has served many roles at the international level. He is a clinical professor of Ophthalmology at West Virginia University and is also an adjunct professor of Wilmer eye institute, JHU. He is the founding chairman of Goutami Eye Institute in…

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  32. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. David Khorram, MD: Island eyecare, Global blindness & a faith persevering the pioneer

    In this episode we talk with Dr. David Khorram, MD who is the Director and Lecturer for the Global Ophthalmology Division at The University of Virginia Department of Ophthalmology. He is also the Co-founder & Medical Director of Marianas Eye Institute. Dr. Khorram has spent over 20 years at…

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  33. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Ashlie Bernhisel, MD MSc: Global Ophthalmology Training

    In this episode of Open Globe Talk, we are joined by a recent graduate of the Moran Eye Center, Dr. Ashlie Benhisel. Dr. Benhisel is an specialty trained ophthalmologist who recently completed her global ophthalmology fellowship at the Moran Eye Center in Utah. She also obtained her medical…

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  34. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Gullapalli N. Rao, MD: A vision to reconcile excellence in vision equity, The LV Prasad Eye Institute

    In this episode, we are joined by our esteemed guest Dr. Gullapalli N Rao. This episode is incredibly unique because not only is Dr. Rao our first international guest speaker but also a founder of one of the top eye institutes in India. Dr. Rao is an Indian ophthalmologist specializing in cornea...

  35. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Leela Raju, MD: A continuous legacy and passion for service in the setting of Global Ophthalmology

    In this episode of Open Globe Talk, we introduce Dr. Leela Raju, MD who is a Clinical Associate Professor & Director of International Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. As an Ophthalmologist, she specializes in Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery. Dr. Raju is also…

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  36. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Wallace Alward, MD: Teaching, Innovation, & Service

    In this episode, we catch up with Dr. Wallace Alward, MD who is a Glaucoma specialist and Professor Emeritus of the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology. He was recently named as an Orbis Hero for his service work, especially during the pandemic when Orbis went virtual. Dr. Alward…

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  37. Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Zubair Ansari, MD: What is Global Ophthalmology?

    Our first guest speaker to start off the conversation on Global Ophthalmology is Dr. Zubair Ansari. He is the Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and currently practices comprehensive Ophthalmology where he specializes in cataracts and refractive disease.…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Open Globe Talk, a podcast series featuring leaders in global ophthalmology. We connect aspiring ophthalmologists, resident and fellow trainees, and practicing ophthalmologists interested in global ophthalmology with resources and mentors. Please subscribe and head over to "openglobetk.com" for more updates and recordings in various other platforms!

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