The Lens Pod

Episode 6: Introduction to Cornea Description: This week, we talk about the cornea subspecialty for the medical student learner with Dr. Jimmy Hu who is a private practice attending who also is an instructor at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Episode goals: After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to: - Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the corn...

Description: This week, we talk about the pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus sub-specialty for the medical student learner with Dr. Angeline Nguyen from the University of Southern California. Episode goals: After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to: Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the pediatric ophthalmology subspecialty Describe the pat...

Hello everyone, this was our first episode that we recorded so the format is slightly different, but we hope you enjoy it and find it educational all the same!  Description: This week, we talk about the retina sub-speciality for the medical student learner with Dr. Benjamin Young from the University of Michigan. Episode goals: After listening to this episode, medical students should be able t...

Description: This week, we talk about oculoplastics for the medical student learner with Dr. Andrea Tooley from the Mayo Clinic. Episode goals: After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to: Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the oculoplastics subspecialty Describe the common examination and imaging techniques in oculoplastics clinic Describe commo...

Description: This week, we talk about ophthalmology emergencies and ED consults with Dr. Grayson Armstrong from Massachusetts Eye and Ear Episode goals: After listening to this episode, listeners should be able to: Appreciate the breadth of common ophthalmic emergencies and trauma Present a basic workup and have a differential for common ophthalmic complaints presenting to the ED Time stamps: 2:30...

This week, we talk about comprehensive ophthalmology and general tips for the ophthalmology rotation for the medical student learner with Dr. Thomas Oetting from the University of Iowa Goal of episode: After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to: Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice in comprehensive ophthalmology Describe the basic work-up for an eye p...

In episode 0 of season 1 of The Lens Pod, we introduce the podcast hosts - Chris Le, Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen, Sunil Ruparelia, and Emily Xu - and discuss the goals of the podcast, and give a peak behind the scenes and some things to look forward to with the rest of our inaugural season.