In this special EyeCan episode, we shine a spotlight on the next generation of ophthalmology leaders. Our guests, Dr. Dominique Geoffrion and Dr. Kian Madjedi, are two remarkable residents making a real impact—both in the clinic and beyond.

From spearheading educational initiatives like the Skills Transfer Courses at the Canadian Ophthalmological Society’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition to contributing to global vision health through Orbis and academic excellence, Dominique and Kian offer a fresh and inspiring look at what it means to lead early in one’s career.

We discuss leadership, education, collaboration across career stages, and what the future holds for ophthalmology. Plus, our guests share their personal journeys, biggest lessons, and what motivates them to stay involved and innovative.

👁️ Guest Bios:

Dr. Dominique Geoffrion

Dr. Geoffrion is an ophthalmology resident at Université de Montréal with a PhD in Experimental Surgery and MD from McGill University. Her research spans molecular biology, cancer genetics, and ophthalmology, with a PhD focus on glaucoma management following Boston keratoprosthesis surgery. In 2024, she received the Artemis Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has been a board member of Orbis Canada since 2021. She recently participated in the Flying Eye Hospital mission to Bangladesh and founded the Orbis Future Vision Leaders program to empower students and residents in the fight against avoidable blindness.

Dr. Kian Madjedi

Dr. Madjedi is a PGY5 ophthalmology resident at the University of Calgary and incoming Cornea and External Disease Fellow at the Cincinnati Eye Institute. With master’s degrees in epidemiology and the philosophy of science from Cambridge, and a third in progress in medical education from Edinburgh, he blends deep academic training with a passion for teaching. He plays a key role in developing the COS Annual Meeting’s Skills Transfer Courses and is dedicated to medical education and curriculum innovation.

With your hosts, Dr. Heather O'Donnell and Dr. Hady Saheb.

Written and directed by Kim Tytler.

Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.
 
The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

Show Notes:

COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition - http://cos-sco.ca/cos2025

Dominique Geoffrion – Artemis Award Winner 

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