The Education Committee recently nominated, and the Board accepted, the addition of several new members to assist in the important work of furthering ophthalmic education. Many of these new members were existing collaborators and expert volunteers for some of the Education Committee’s various programs. We are happy to have these new voices to assist in the ongoing effort to provide resources and opportunities to ophthalmologists and ophthalmic educators around the globe to improve the quality and effectiveness of their training programs, assessments, and professional development programs.
Please join us in welcoming our new Education Committee members!
Pranesh Balasubramaniam, MBBS, MS, FAEH
Clinical Teaching Fellow
Moorfields Eye Hospital
London, UK
What made you interested in joining the Education Committee?
In a world where patient care is at the forefront, sometimes quality training takes a backseat despite the fact it is the driving force for better care. OF provides passionate educators like me a podium to voice our ideas and pursue the noble goal of training the trainers.
What else should people know about working with the Ophthalmology Foundation and the resources it provides?
OFEC online course is a teacher’s delight, and I strongly endorse that young teachers (irrespective of their field) benefit from this invaluable resource!
Prashant Garg, MD
L V Prasad Eye Institute
London, UK
How did you get involved with the Ophthalmology Foundation?
I got involved through the educating of educator program [Teaching Skills Series]. In addition, I have participated [as an instructor] on several educational programs with Karl Golnik.
What made you interested in joining the Education Committee?
Education of the next generation of eye care personnel is important for the prevention of needless blindness.
Meena Swaminathan, MD
The Capstone Clinic
Chennai, India
How did you get involved with the Ophthalmology Foundation?
I had been involved with education initiatives in a previous organization for a decade or more and so joined my colleagues when they moved to the OF.
What made you interested in joining the Education Committee?
Creating a large cadre of good teachers who will train and mentor residents well is the way we secure the future for our patients.
Prof. Muhammad Moin, MD
Ameer Ud Din Medical College
Lahore, Pakistan
How did you get involved with the Ophthalmology Foundation?
Like many others, through an existing member of the Education Committee.
What made you interested in joining the Education Committee?
My passion for teaching Medical Education!