On this episode of EyeCan we talk with Dr. Michael Nguyen a 4th year ophthalmology resident at the University of Toronto about what its like being a resident today and the challenges that COVID has created in the learning and practice environment for new ophthalmologists. Dr. Michael Nguyen is a 4th year ophthalmology resident at the University of Toronto. He received his medical degree from McMaster University.  Michael has a strong passion in ophthalmic medical education. More recently, he created VISCO (the Virtual Introductory Student Course in Ophthalmology), a free and interactive online course that teaches the fundamentals of ophthalmology to medical students. He is currently serving as the President of the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha and Dr. Setareh Ziai.Written and Directed by Eric Johnson.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from MD Financial Management and Scotiabank, proud financial partners of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and Canada's ophthalmologists.