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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 4 - Covid-19 w/ guest Dr. James Chodosh

EyeCan Season 1, Episode 4 - Covid-19 w/ guest Dr. James Chodosh

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EyeCan Season 1, Episode 4 - Covid-19 w/ guest Dr. James Chodosh

FromEyeCan

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Jan 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On today’s episode, we’ll get an update on COVID-19 and discuss how we should view this second wave, what we can expect, and what we can do to overcome the challenges we will inevitably face.  We’ll also talk about what to expect in a potential vaccine and when we might see one in use.Our guest is Dr. James Chodosh, a clinician scientist internationally known and respected for his work on molecular virology, viral genomics, and viral pathogenesis. In addition to serving as the Associate Director of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service, he directs Boston Keratoprosthesis Programs and serves as Vice Chair for Ophthalmology Education at Harvard Medical School and Associate Chief of Ophthalmology Education at Mass. Eye and Ear. His clinical interests include ocular infections, chemical burns, Stevens Johnson syndrome, and keratoprosthesis surgery.Dr. Chodosh attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency. He served his fellowship in Corneal and External Diseases and Surgery at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He leads his field in so many way, we can’t fit them all in to the podcast, it would take too much time……And he currently spearheads the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s coronavirus task force.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha and Dr. Setareh Ziai.Directed by Eric Johnson.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.
Released:
Jan 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (42)

EyeCan: A Canadian lens on ophthalmology. In this series, we examine all aspects of what it means to be an Ophthalmologist in Canada; we speak with leaders in our field about their contributions and life journey; we explore new and emerging techniques and technologies in eye care; and through it all we hope to connect with our community and have those that listen understand the value of who we are and what we do for our patients. And we’ll share our experiences as ophthalmologists today and tackle some of challenges we face as healthcare providers. Hosted by Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Brought to you by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Seasons 1 and 2 of the EyeCan podcast were sponsored by MD Financial’s Affinity Grant. Season 3 is sponsored by Bayer. Written and directed by Kim Tytler and produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.