Honestly Bilal

In this episode, Dr. Ian Han joins me to discuss his tips for residents transitioning from early beginners to senior leaders in their program. Dr. Han is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Director of Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery at the University of Iowa. We also discuss his expertise in retinal imaging, keys to interpretation, and the mentors who guided him to...

Dr. Uday Devgan, founder and host of the world recognized CataractCoach.com, joins to give his advice on how residents can maximize their potential as developing surgeons! Check out all his great surgical videos,  full curriculum, and amazing free Cataract Coach PDF book all at CataractCoach.com  

You got your loupes, your lenses, your super “cool” callbag but don’t worry your’re not alone! Listen in as four second-year ophthalmology residents share their tips to help you survive the craziness of ophthalmology call.

Episode Description: Dr. Jay Sridhar returns to the podcast for a special episode where we focus in on mentoring. We talk broadly about mentorship, addressing our own blind spots, and our personal development in the process of helping those around us. Be sure to check out more of Dr. Sridhar on Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: A Retina Podcast and on twitter @RetinaPodcast

Dr. Daniel Moore returns to the podcast in today’s episode. Dr. Daniel Moore serves as the ophthalmology residency program director at the University of Kentucky where he is an associate professor and glaucoma specialist. We discuss global ophthalmology, the collegiality and kind culture fostered by the residents and faculty at UK, and takeaways from their DEI recruitment efforts. To hear more abo...

Dr. Nayasha Madhan is today’s guest! She is finishing her final year of ophthalmology residency at Ohio State University with plans to pursue glaucoma fellowship. She talks about her path to ophthalmology, her reasons for choosing glaucoma, life in Columbus, and her love for Jeni’s ice cream. To see more of her story, check her out on Twitter @DrBuckEYE19

Dr. Andrew Williams is today’s guest! He is currently a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh and practices as a glaucoma specialist and comprehensive ophthalmologist. We talk about his story in ophthalmology, the mentors and experiences he has had along the way, and life in Pittsburgh. He was also awarded a grant to use for his research with the AAO’s IRIS Registry and has studied a vari...

In this episode, Chris Cho chats with recently matched applicants in the 2022 ophthalmology residency cycle. With another year of virtual interviews and uncertainty regarding the match process, we discuss what made us successful in matching into ophthalmology residency. Please reach out if you have any other questions! Panel: Gabriella Schmuter (Twitter: @GSchmuter) Med School: City University of...

In this episode, Arhem chats with Dr. Geeta Lalwani, who is is the founder of Rocky Mountain Retina Associates, where she specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of retinal diseases. Prior to Rocky Mountain Retina, Dr. Lalwani was with the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology. She completed her fellowship in vitreoretinal s...

Today’s guest is Dr. Shanika Esparaz! Dr. Esparaz is a private practice ophthalmologist in the Cleveland area. She practices a unique mix of comprehensive ophthalmology and medical retina. Dr. Esparaz completed medical school at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and completed her training in ophthalmology and vitreoretinal disease at Boston University. In this episode we discu...

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Tamara Fountain. Dr. Fountain is professor of ophthalmology at Rush University Medical Center and maintains a private practice in oculofacial plastic surgery in Chicago’s northern suburbs. She grew up in Minneapolis where her dad was a commercial airline pilot and her mom a marketing executive. Dr. Fountain received her B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford Universi...

Chris Cho chats with 2022 residency applicant and fellow MS4, Asanté Quintana. They discuss Asanté’s passion for policy and advocacy which developed during his time in undergrad at Cornell. They also discuss Asanté’scontributions to ophthalmology through scholarly activity with the Vanderbilt Eye Institute regarding inequities in cataract surgery. Asanté recently founded Meharry Medical College’s...

In this episode, Arhem chats with Dr. Bonnie An Henderson. Dr. Henderson is the contributing author of Chapter 4 of Women in Ophthamology (https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030593346). Dr. Henderson is a past President of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and curently is a Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. Previously, she was the Director of the Ca...

In this episode, Chris Cho (MS4) chats with Dr. Mark Greiner from the University of Iowa. Dr. Greiner is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. He is the medical director of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, the fellowship director of the cornea, external diseases and refractive surgery fellowship, and the Robert and Joell Brightfelt Professor of cornea research They discuss: -Dr. Gre...

In this episode of our Equity in Ophthalmology series, host Arhem Barkatullah sits down to chat with Dr. Bryn Burkholder from the Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Burkholder is the author of chapter 1 of the book, Women in Ophthalmology. (link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030593346)

In this premiere episode of Equity in Ophthalmology, we sit down with the Co-Editors of the newly released book, Women in Ophthalmology. Dr. Christina Weng and Dr. Audina Berrocal give us an insight into how their bond, background, and current roles today spurred the concept of this passion project to come to fruition. We hear the story of their journey in the field as women in ophthalmology, what...

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Steve Houston of the Florida Retina Institute about his path from engineering to ophthalmology and eventually vitreoretinal surgery. We discuss: -Telemedicine advances in the era of COVID-19 in relation to ophthalmology. -The future of telementoring through remote surgical viewing. -Entrepreneurship and innovation as a niche for budding ophthalmologists and Dr. Hou...

In this episode, I chat with Benjamin Young, MD, MS. As a current vitreoretinal surgery fellow at the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center, Dr. Young and I discuss: -His journey in ophthalmology and advice from his training days as a resident at Yale. -The origin of the Eyes For Ears podcast. -Advice for those going through the virtual match. -Tips for podcasting. You can follow Dr. Young o...

In this episode, Chris Cho sits down and interviews future colleague and rising MS4 Brandon McKenzie. Brandon is a medical student applying for residency in ophthalmology this fall and attends school at Howard University. Check out his chat with Chris as they discuss: (1) How Brandon got interested in ophthalmology and his experience being a scribe   (2) Putting together a webinar for aspiring oph...

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Grayson Armstrong. Dr. Armstrong is a clinical fellow in ophthalmic telemedicine at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. During the 2019–2020 academic year, Dr. Armstrong served as the chief resident in ophthalmology and the director of the ocular trauma service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Arm...

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ravi Goel of Wills Eye Surgical Network in Cherry Hill, NJ. Dr. Goel is a cataract and refractive surgeon who is a renowned leader in advocacy within the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Medical Association. He is a skilled expert in establishing a social media presence within the field of ophthalmology and has delivered several lectures on a nati...

In this episode, Chris Cho (MS3, lead host of Honestly Bilal's med student section) chats with his classmate Emily Xu. Emily is an MS3 at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Emily discusses: -Her interest in ophthalmology -Being a lead writer with The Lens: Ophthalmology Research Newsletter and the respective upcoming podcast -Research in glaucoma -Hobbies including dance! You can follo...

In this episode, I chat with Ned Lu. Ned is a medical student at Harvard Medical School. He is finishing up a research year in the Harvard Retinal Imaging Lab before applying to residency this upcoming fall in ophthalmology. We discuss: -Ned's interest in ophthalmology -How his experience taking a research year has been -Diversity and other initiatives in the Harvard Retinal Imaging Lab -Tennis an...

In this episode, I chat with Gabriella Schmuter. Gabby is a current MS3 and incoming residency applicant in ophthalmology. We discuss her interest in the field, her recent publication about the role of social media in the Journal of Academic Ophthalmology, her public speaking background/tips for others, and her food review Instagram page! You can follow Gabby on Instagram at @gabbyschmuter and her...

In this episode, I chat with medicine's favorite comedian and ophthalmologist, Dr. Glaucomflecken. We discuss.... -Discovering ophthalmology and why it is the best specialty. -The creative process of making TikToks. -Content creation: overcoming negative criticism. -The importance of humor and self-expression within medicine. -Overcoming health issues to advocate for young adults with cancer throu...