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Sight For Sore Eyes
by Ore-ofe Adesina
We discuss issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of Ophthalmology with a minority perspective.
Episodes
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Building the Ophthalmology Workforce of the Future
In this episode, we address the critical issue of building a diverse ophthalmology workforce in these trying times. I’m joined by faculty current and previous members of the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology, who have long been deeply committed to making ophthalmology more inclusive - their…
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Native Americans and Ophthalmology - Episode 3, The Future
In this, the final episode of our series on Native Americans and Ophthalmology, we turn our focus to the future, examining the critical need for greater Native American representation in medicine and eye care and the ongoing efforts being made to bridge this gap and we’ll hear from a young…
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Native Americans and Ophthalmology - Episode 2, Dr. Stephen Fransen
In this second installment of our series on Native Americans and Ophthalmology, we hear from an individual who has done more than just improve access to eye care—he’s shown what’s possible in the fight against diabetic vision loss for Native American communities in Oklahoma. His groundbreaking…
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Native Americans and Ophthalmology - Episode 1, Where We Are
In this first episode of our series on Native Americans and Ophthalmology, we begin by exploring an important question: What is the current state of eye health and eye care access for Native American communities in the U.S.? To answer this, we’ll hear from Native American eye care providers as…
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Native Americans and Ophthalmology - Trailer
Welcome, this is the trailer for my series on Native Americans and Ophthalmology. This is a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, yet it holds a lot of significance in the world of eye care, medicine, and healthcare equity. I’ve been wanting to explore it for a long time, and I’m…
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What an Ophthalmologist Looks Like - Dr. Benjeil Edghill - Part 2
In the last episode, we began a conversation with with Dr. Benjeil Edghill about his journey to ophthalmology and how he established a thriving practice in his hometown of NYC. In this episode we talk about his practice, his experiences being a black ophthalmologist, what motivates him, and what…
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What an Ophthalmologist Looks Like - Dr. Benjeil Edghill
Dr. Benjeil Edghill is a Brooklyn native, a glaucoma specialist, and an advocate for minoritized groups. He’s not only a skilled surgeon practicing in New York City but also a leader in advocating for better care for minority communities and supporting the next generation of URiM physicians…
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The Next Generation - The Fruits of Our Labor
In the last episode series, we heard from the directors of two pathway programs that are recruiting, supporting, and promoting young minority students in their efforts to pursue careers in the field of ophthalmology; the NMA Ophthalmology Section's Rabb Venable Excellence In Research Pathways to...
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Pathways Part 2
In the last episode, we began conversations with Drs. Dolly Ann Padovani Claudio, O’Rese Knight, and Lisa Kelly about the work they’re doing as the directors of the Rabb Venable excellence in research program’s Pathways to Success Program and the AUPO/AAO Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring Program....
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Pathways Part 1
The recruitment and mentoring of URiM medical students to ophthalmology is paramount for addressing the dearth of URiM specialists in our field and the impact that it’s had on health care disparities from lack of access and representation for decades. Today we being a series of episodes…
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Ophthalmology Famous
Dr. Kristen Nwanyanwu is a retina specialist and an associate professor of ophthalmology at Yale University and is at the forefront of health disparity research in ophthalmology. She is also an entrepreneur and is the founder of Eyeful, an ophthalmology related business she founded, and leads as...
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The History of AA in Ophthalmology with Dr. Clifton Peay
This episode of SFSE is the last in our series of rebroadcasted episodes on the history of AA in medicine and ophthalmology for Black history month and features my conversation with ophthalmologist, Dr. Clifton Peay. Dr Peay is an ophthalmologist practicing in Richmond Virginia specializing in...
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The History of AA in Ophthalmology with Dr. Lenworth Johnson
As we continue through black history month we are continuing our rebroadcast of the series of episodes addressing the history of the AA experience in medicine and ophthalmology that was first published last year. This first episode is of my conversation with Dr. Lenworth Johnson, a...
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The History of African Americans in Medicine 2.0
As we enter black history month we’ll be revisiting the series of podcasts addressing the history of AA in ophthalmology first published last year. We begin with the history of slavery and Jim Crow segregation in this country as they form the contextual foundation for the current state of…
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NMA Ophthalmology
The national medical association or NMA is a professional and scientific organization and the largest and oldest national organization representing the interests of African American physicians and their patients in the United States. The NMA Ophthalmology Section has a long and storied history…
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The Executive in Chief - Dr. Stephen McLeod: Part 2
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Stephen McLeod, the CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, addressing the importance of creating spaces where diversity can thrive, the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action and how it affects AAO, and what the academy is…
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The Executive in Chief - Dr. Stephen McLeod: Part 1
Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to bring important and hopefully thought provoking conversations through the sight for site eyes podcast highlighting the world of DEI in ophthalmology. I’ve also been able to highlight the unique field of Neuro-ophthalmology through the out of the...
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Bridges Part 2
In the last episode we began a conversation with Drs. Janice Law, Jacquelyn O’Banion, and Ninita Brown about the work they are doing building bridges for HBCU medical students to gain experience in the field of ophthalmology. In this episode, we continue our conversation and learn more about how...
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Bridges
Historically black colleges and universities or HBCUs were born out of America’s history of systemic racism and segregation with the the law of separate but equal instituted at the turn of the 20th century. These institutions have played integral roles in the development and support of black...
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A Cautionary Tale - Part 2
In the last episode, we heard a cautionary tale from Dr. Vandana Reddy about a DEI related conflict within her organization that significantly impacted her professional life. We also learned from Dr. Lynn Gordon that these situations are not uncommon and that we need to be ready to address...
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A Cautionary Tale
Today, we bring a cautionary tale that should make us reflect on how effectively the spaces and organizations we work in adequately employ the concepts of inclusion equity and diversity to everyone. I speak with an individual whose experience has impacted her professional life and motivated her…
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My DEI Journey
In April of this year, I was invited to give a grand rounds presentation to the Weill Cornell department of ophthalmology in NYC by my friend and North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society DEI committee member Cristiano Oliveira, as part of their Diversity week activities. This episode is the...
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Season 2 Intro - SCOTUS
The decision in Students for Fair Admissions vs Harvard and The University of North Carolina rejected race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities in the United States. The ruling and its potential effect on the pipeline of URiMs to medicine and ophthalmology, is important and as we…
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Queen Angela
In this final episode of a series highlighting some of the foot soldiers of the AAO's Task Force on Disparities in Vision Health and Eye Care, I speak with Dr. Angela Elam, the first author of the white paper that headlined the compendium of articles and commentaries produced by the Task Force.…
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Retina Reimagined
In the last episode we began a conversation with retina specialists Drs. Jessica Randolph, Basil Williams, and Kristen Nwanyanwu, about their experience participating in the AAOs Task force on Disparities in Visual Health and Eye Care. In this episode, we switch gears, speaking with them about...
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The Foot Soldiers - Part 2
In the last episode, we began the first of a series of conversations, speaking with the foot soldiers so to speak of the AAOs Task Force on Disparities in Visual Health and Eye Care . In this episode, I begin a conversation with Drs. Jessica Randolph, Basil Williams, and Kristen Nwanyanwu. Dr....
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The Foot Soldiers - Part 1
Today we begin a series of conversations speaking with the foot soldiers, so to speak, of the AAOs Task Force on Disparities in Visual Health and Eye Care . These individuals were on the front lines of health equity research in ophthalmology before making their important contributions to the task...
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The Force - Part 2
In the last episode we were introduced to the founders of the AAOs DEI Taskforces Drs. Tamara Fountain, Paul Lee, and David Parke. We learned about the origins of the taskforce on Disparities in Visual Health and Eye Care, which was charged with reporting on how social determinants of health…
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The Force - Part 1
In this episode I speak with Drs. Tamara Fountain, Paul Lee, and David Parke about their foundational roles in the development of the AAOs Taskforce on Disparities in Visual Health and Eye Care, which produced a seminal compendium of articles and commentaries that are arguably the most...
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Jane Aguirre
In this episode, I speak with Jane Aguirre, the Vice President of Membership and Global Alliances for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Over her distinguished 42-year career with the Academy, she has held several positions and led numerous important initiatives and programs. Despite her...
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The Power of a Story
What is the power of a story? By seeing and hearing the lived experiences of others in places that we want to be, we can place ourselves in their shoes, making what may be just a dream to us now a tangible and achievable reality. In this Episode of SFSE we bring you stories of established and...
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Residency
In this episode, I speak with residency program directors, the individuals charged with shaping the experience that ophthalmology trainees receive during, residency, a formative period of their lives and careers. They have the tremendous responsibility of developing, overseeing, and managing...
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The Match
This episode is a conversation with Drs. Dolly Ann Padovani Claudio and O'Rese Knight who are the co-directors of the NMA’s Rabb Venable excellence in research program which has historically been the most successful program helping URiM students match into the field of ophthalmology.…
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The Least of These
In this episode of Sight for Sore Eyes we'll see that Ophthalmology is the least diverse field of medicine when it comes to residency training and speak to Dr. Parisa Emami, the author of the study that brought this information to light. Dr. Parisa Emami-Naeini:...
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African American History in Ophthalmology - Part 2
This episode of Sight for Sore Eyes is the second of the two-part series exploring the history of the AA experience in medicine and ophthalmology and how it is intimately intertwined with US history. Dr. Clifton Peay. Dr Peay is an ophthalmologist practicing in Richmond Virginia specializing in...
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African American History in Ophthalmology - Part 1
This episode of Sight for Sore Eyes is the first of a two-part series exploring the history of the AA experience in medicine and ophthalmology and how it is intimately intertwined with US history. In this episode I speak with Dr.Johnson, who is a professor of ophthalmology at Brown University. He...
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Trailer - African American History in Ophthalmology
In the next episode of Sight for Sore Eyes, we’ll begin a series on the history of AA in medicine and ophthalmology. Before delving into this topic, however, it is important to gain perspective on the history of AA in America by revisiting the legacy of slavery and segregation and their...
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The Case for DEI in Ophthalmology
The field of ophthalmology has a dearth of minority representation in the ranks of its providers. To put things in perspective, minorities currently make up almost 40% of the US population but only 6.6 % of practicing Ophthalmologists in the US and 6 to 7 % of Ophthalmology residents. This lack…
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We discuss issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of Ophthalmology with a minority perspective.
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Sight For Sore Eyes is created and hosted by Ore-ofe Adesina.
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