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EyeCan Season 2, Episode 6 - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion w/ guest Dr. Nupura Bakshi

EyeCan Season 2, Episode 6 - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion w/ guest Dr. Nupura Bakshi

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EyeCan Season 2, Episode 6 - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion w/ guest Dr. Nupura Bakshi

FromEyeCan

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jan 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this episode of EyeCan we talk with Dr. Nupura Bakshi about her recently new role as chair of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion working group. Dr. Bakshi is a retina and uveitis specialist in Toronto. Dr. Bakshi is an Assistant Professor in Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto, and a staff clinician at Unity Health Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Kensington Eye Institute. Dr. Bakshi has a special interest in medical and surgical education, and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in medicine. In addition to serving as the Director of EDI for the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto, this busy physician is also the Chair of the COS’ new EDI Working Group.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. 
Released:
Jan 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (41)

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.