Episode 323: Journal Club Including Discussion of Implicit Bias in Residency Applications, Trends in Venture Capital Investments in Ophthalmology Companies and more

Drs. Avni Finn, Basil Williams, and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss their biggest learning pearls from the 2024 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Dr. Marianeli Rodriguez joins to preview the April 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar has consulted for Genentech and Regeneron.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Avni Finn and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss three recent publications from major ophthalmology journals.Diabetic Retinopathy and Quality of Life (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2814583)Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology Review (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(24)00044-7/abstract)Proliferative Sickle Cell Retinopathy Surgical Outcomes (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(24)00049-6/abstract)Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Dr. Philip Rosenfeld joins to discuss the Angiogenesis 2024 meeting, with topics covered including imaging breakthroughs for age-related macular degeneration, geographic atrophy treatment benefits and risks, and the importance of molarity in assessing efficacy and safety of intravitreal agents.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Rosenfeld has consulted for Regeneron and Zeiss. Dr. Sridhar has consulted for Apellis, Genentech, Iveric, and Regeneron.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Kat Talcott, Akshay Thomas, and Sarwar Zahid join to preview the March 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Talcott and Dr. Sridhar ha consulted for Apellis and Iveric.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Dr. Tara McCannel joins to discuss her career development as a retinal surgeon and ocular oncologist and her growing interest in physician wellness and burnout, including her recent project "Mind Body MD Podcast".Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. McCannel is the host of the Mind Body MD Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-body-md/id1720684374) and the co-founder of Seyhart WellnessYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Priya Vakharia and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss three recent publications in major ophthalmology journals.Ocular Adverse Events After Faricimab (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(23)00644-9/fulltext)Retinal Redetachment after Cataract Surgery (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(23)00581-X/fulltext)Syfovre Editorial (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2812713)Relevant Financial Disclosures: Drs. Sridhar and Vakharia have consulted for Apellis, Genentech, Iveric, and Regeneron.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Cherilyn Palochak, Itzam Marin, and Prashant Tailor join to discuss their experiences as applicants in the 2023-2024 surgical retina fellowship match cycle.Financial Disclosures: None