Education
Training the next generation of eyecare professionals is a core pillar of FORSEE Canada’s mission. It is imperative that the future stewards of eye health are prepared to address the rising challenges of the field.
Enhancing Ophthalmology Education
We are committed to enriching the education of medical trainees at every stage, be it undergraduate or postgraduate, by offering hands-on exposure to ophthalmology. Through elective blocks with academically affiliated ophthalmologists across various subspecialties, students gain practical experience and a deeper understanding of the field. For those early in their training, our program offers foundational tools and meaningful mentorship that may inspire a lasting interest in ophthalmology. We also aim to elevate the specialty’s visibility within the broader medical community.
Education and Global Outreach
The education arm of FORSEE Canada serves also as a global platform to share knowledge. We collaborate with eye health providers locally and internationally to share advances in research, as well as clinical expertise. Through our outreach initiatives, we partner with local institutions to deliver lectures, hands-on workshops, and surgical demonstrations for eyecare specialists and trainees.
"The training provided by FORSEE Canada has given us a solid foundation in Phacoemulsification. Acquiring PHACO skills has been a game changer in our daily practice, allowing us to offer a newer, more efficient type of cataract surgery to our patients.”
- Dr. Jean Junior at City Eye Hospital in Kenya
Summer Research Scholarship
The Summer Student Research Scholarship is a signature program funded by FORSEE Canada. Medical students are encouraged to apply upon completion of their second-year training. This competitive 8-week program offers hands-on clinical teaching in basic and advanced ophthalmology, complemented by exposure to clinical research. Participants also receive one-on-one mentorship to help guide them toward a potential future in ophthalmic specialization, cementing the program as a launchpad for the next generation of eye care leaders.
"I had opportunities to shadow the staff at Uptown Eye, which gave me a better idea of what the day-to-day life of an ophthalmologist is…I also got opportunities to practice my clinical skills under their guidance.”
- Felicia Tai, a recipient of the scholarship who is now a second-year ophthalmology resident at the University of Toronto
How Your Support Helps
With your contribution, we aim to expand our educational initiatives to a greater numberof students, thereby preparing emerging professionals for the challenges of deliveringocular healthcare.
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Education and Global Outreach
The education arm of FORSEE Canada serves also as a global platform to share knowledge. We collaborate with eye health providers locally and internationally to share advances in research, as well as clinical expertise. Through our outreach initiatives, we partner with local institutions to deliver lectures, hands-on workshops, and surgical demonstrations for eyecare specialists and trainees.
"The training provided by FORSEE Canada has given us a solid foundation in Phacoemulsification. Acquiring PHACO skills has been a game changer in our daily practice, allowing us to offer a newer, more efficient type of cataract surgery to our patients.”
- Dr. Jean Junior at City Eye Hospital in Kenya
Summer Research Scholarship
The Summer Research Scholarship is another unique program funded by FORSEE Canada. Undergraduate medical students are eligible to apply for this scholarship upon completion of their second-year training. The recipient of this scholarship is provided an opportunity to engage in a unique 8-week clinical teaching program where basic and advanced ophthalmology skills are transferred in addition to clinical research exposure. Furthermore, this program provides students an opportunity for mentorship to help guide interested students towards a path in Ophthalmic specialization.
How Your Support Helps
With your contribution, we aim to expand our educational initiatives to a greater number of students, thereby preparing emerging professionals for the challenges of delivering ocular healthcare.
