Little Eyes, Big Topics

Mam Jarra Gai, DO, MPH sits down with expert guests Dr. Sylvia Yoo and Dr. Mitchell Strominger to discuss the crucial role of ophthalmology at the AAP National Conference and how interdisciplinary collaboration advances pediatric eye care. Co-Host: Mam Jarra Gai, DO, MPH PGY-2 Resident Physician Howard University Hospital Expert Guest: Mitchell Strominger, MD Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology Renown Medical Center, Reno Nevada #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd #Pediatrics

Daniela Spies, M3 sits down with expert guest Dr. Lauren Ditta to discuss the key ocular signs, screening protocols, and management of neurocutaneous disorders in pediatric patients. Co-Host: Daniela Spies, M3 Medical Student Class of 2028 Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Florida International University Expert Guest: Lauren Ditta, MD Professor Section Chief, Neuro-Ophthalmology Hamilton Eye Institute Le Bonheur Children's Hospital University of Tennessee Health Science Center #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #NeuroOphthalmology #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd

Ready for our ENVISION Follow Up? Dr. Christie Morse sits down with expert guest Dr. Stacey Kruger to update the current state of applications to the Envision program and discuss what they are looking for in applications and who should apply. Tune in to get an update in our Leadership Development Program designed to empower pediatric ophthalmologists to lead, advocate, and innovate in our field! They both strongly encourage folks to apply and explore this wonderful new program.  Co-Host: Christie Morse, MD Partner, Concord Eye Center Concord, NH Expert Guest: Stacey Kruger, MD Associate Professor Department of Ophthalmology NYU Langone-Grossman School of Medicine #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd #EyeCare 

Celebrating 50 episodes of Little Eyes, Big Topics! For our 50th episode milestone, co-host Amir Kalani, M4 sits down with Dr. Rebecca Sands Braverman to explore Tele-ROP Care: The Ophthalmologist Perspective and Experience. Tune in to discover how telemedicine is revolutionizing screening and care for infants with retinopathy of prematurity. Thank you to everyone who made 50 episodes possible!  Co-Host: Amir Kalani, M4 Class of 2027 University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine   Expert Guest: Rebecca Sands Braverman, MD Associate Professor Department of Ophthalmolooogy Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #TeleROP #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd

How is AI shaping children's vision care? In the latest Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host Rahul Dhodapkar, MD joins Dr. Tali Kolin & Dr. Melinda Chang to discuss how AI is transforming research and clinical practice! Co-Host: Rahul Dhodapkar, MD Resident Physician Roski Eye Institute University of Southern California   Expert Guest: Tali Kolin, MD Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology (Adj.) Children's Hospital Los Angeles USC Roski Eye Institute Keck School of Medicine Expert Guest: Melinda Chang, MD Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Clinical Scholar Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology Children's Hospital Los Angeles USC Roski Eye Institute #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PediatricOphthalmology #AIinMedicine #OphthalmologyResearch

Inspiring the next generation of pediatric eye care leaders! In this new episode of Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-hosts Erin Capper, MD, and Meghan Hunt, MD, sit down with expert guest Dr. Pavlina S. Kemp for an engaging conversation about keeping residents excited about pediatric ophthalmology! Tune in to explore how educators are fostering passion, mentorship, and enthusiasm for the field during residency training! Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd #OphthalmologyResidency Co-Hosts: Erin Capper, MD PGY-2 Ophthalmology Resident at University of Iowa Meghan Hunt, MD PGY-2 Ophthalmology Resident at University of Iowa Expert Guest: Pavlina S. Kemp, MD Rodolfo Perez Jr, MD and Margaret Perez Clinical Associate Professor in Ophthalmology Education Director, Ophthalmology Residency Program Vice Chair of Educaation Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus University of Iowa

In the latest Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host John Morse, MPH and expert guest Dr. Julius Oatts break down the Pediatric Ophthalmology Mentorship (POM) Program. Learn how 1-on-1 mentorship, career guidance, and research opportunities are helping medical students succeed in the match!  Co-Host: John Morse, MPH M4, University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor, MI Expert Guest: Julius Oatts, MD Associate Professor Division of Ophthalmology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Scheie Eye Institute, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #POMProgram #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd

There's more than one way to find your true calling in medicine! In the latest Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host Jacob Nydegger, M3 sits down with Dr. Sylvia Yoo to discuss Connecting Pediatrics and Pediatric Ophthalmology. Co-Host: Jacob Nydegger, M3University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine Expert Guest: Sylvia Yoo, MD, FAAP, FAAO Associate Professor of Ophthalmology Tufts University School of Medicine Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus New England Eye Center, Tufts Medical Center Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd #MedStudent

In this episode of Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host Dr. Christie Morse is joined by expert guest Dr. Stacey Kruger to introduce ENVISION! Tune in to get an inside look at this upcoming Leadership Development Program designed to empower pediatric ophthalmologists to lead, advocate, and innovate in our field! Applications open this September,so listen in, mark your calendar, and get ready to elevate your career. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite platform! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #LeadershipDevelopment #EnvisionAAPOS #PediatricOphthalmology

In this new episode of Little Eyes, Big Topics, guest John Morse, M4 shares his unique takeaways, key learnings, and highlights in A Medical Student's Perspective at AAPOS & POM Program Pearls.  Expert Guest: John Morse, MPH M4, University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor, MI   Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite platform! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #MedEd #MedicalStudent #Ophthalmology