Eye Talk Audio

Darryl Quinlan

A podcast dedicated to all things Ophthalmic industry related. We focus primarily on research, humanitarian/mission work, and the trials and tribulations that a functioning practice faces.

  1. 01/09/2020

    Episode 12 - Dr. Sarwat Salim

    You know those people you occasionally meet in life that you instinctually know are in the right profession? That’s exactly the feeling I got when I chatted with Dr. Sarwat Salim. She is impressive in her own right, but the way she has dedicated herself to her profession, in all aspects, is quite remarkable. From work around the world to her mentoring and teaching here in the states, she is not shy about stepping in helping move things forward. In this episode we chat about many many things including the recent recognition of her work during the early days of COVID-19, the need for education and training around the world, mentoring (she proposes a fascinating new model of mentoring that is definitely worth listening to), diversity in ophthalmology and the need for more women to step into leadership roles. We also chat about her current passion – myopia, the rising epidemic it presents, and the work that she and the AAO task force are currently doing to help spread awareness as well as the research being done. Dr. Sarwat Salim is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Tufts University and the Vice-Chair of Clinical and Academic Affairs and Director of the Glaucoma Service at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Salim has held numerous leadership positions at both state and national levels. She is currently the Chair of the Council of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the Academy’s Board of Trustees. Links for further information Bio - https://www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/PhysicianDirectory/Sarwat-Salim New World Recognition Article - https://www.newworldmedical.com/perform-with-faith/ Myopia info - https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/facing-the-myopia-epidemic?january-2020 Women in Ophthalmology organization - https://www.wioonline.org/

    46 min

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A podcast dedicated to all things Ophthalmic industry related. We focus primarily on research, humanitarian/mission work, and the trials and tribulations that a functioning practice faces.