Dr. Dani Cadieux is a hospital-based Cornea & External Eye Disease specialist in the Department of Ophthalmology in Visual Sciences. Originally from Ontario, she completed her university degree in Humans Kinetics at The University of Guelph followed by a Medical Degree at Western University. Following her residency training in Ophthalmology at Dalhousie University, she completed a fellowship in Cornea & External Eye Disease in Melbourne, Australia. During her residency, she also completed a Masters in Health Professions Education through the University of Maastricht, The Netherlands and is now Program Director for the Dalhousie University ophthalmology residency training program.
Dr. Hanout is currently practicing as a vitreoretinal surgeon at Apex Eye Instiute and Western Memorial Regional Hospital. He joined the Department of Ophthalmology at Western Health, Newfoundland as a vitreoretinal surgeon in June 2019 , moving from Toronto. His journey through ophthalmology training has been diverse with important stops at world-renowned institutions. He completed his Ophthalmology Residency in Egypt (2005-2010) and then practiced as attending ophthalmic surgeon for two years. In 2012 he moved to the USA to start a one-year clinical/research fellowship in the Diseases of the retina and Uveitis at the Wilmer Eye Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Following which, he moved to the Stanley Truhlsen Eye Institute of the University of Nebraska Medical Center for two years as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and Clinical Trials Manager where he was overseeing large interventional clinic trials and working with major medical regulatory bodies in the USA including the FDA. In 2015, Dr Hanout moved to Canada and started a two-year Vitreoretinal Surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto - St. Michael's Hospital, during which, he had intensive high-volume surgical training in the management of vitreoretinal disorders ranging from straightforward to the most complex cases in one of the largest centers in Canada. Finally, he concluded his sub-specialty training in ophthalmology with a two-year surgical fellowship in Ocular Oncology at the University of Toronto - Princess Margaret Hospital. Dr. Hanout authored and co-authored over 30 publications between original investigations, case reports, novel surgical techniques and book chapters. He received multiple awards in acknowledgement of his achievements including "Silver-U" award from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and two Rhett Buckler awards from the American Society of Retina Specialists.
Michelle is one of Canada’s premier innovators, Michelle Stewart is a veteran of conferences, classrooms, and symposiums. Michelle works in various pharmacy settings throughout the province, actively utilizing the entirety of her scope in providing much needed services. Her volunteer work includes contributions in both advocacy and regulation as prior Board Director for the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia and her currently held position as Councilor, Nova Scotia’s College of Pharmacists. She has also shared her expertise on endeavors by CPHA, Neighborhood Pharmacy Association, OPA & NAPRA and has created her own pharmacy podcast series, Canadian Pharmer. Michelle strives to implement services that are most needed within communities, which has prompted her to acquire specialized training. Chronic Disease Management Certification, Certified Diabetes Educator, Anticoagulation Management Certification and Lab Test Certification have enabled her to demonstrate the value of pharmacists in primary care.
Dr. Weitzman graduated from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 2010, followed by a residency at the Illinois College of Optometry. She began her career as the Vice President of Optometry at the Infant Welfare Society in Chicago. Transitioning to academia, she joined Midwestern University, Downers Grove, in 2015 as faculty, eventually rising to the role of Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs. Presently, she serves as the Director of Scientific Affairs at Digital Diagnostics, the first company to receive FDA clearance for an AI diagnostic platform. With an unwavering commitment to educating healthcare providers on the optimal utilization of AI, she actively engages diverse healthcare disciplines through speaking engagements and publications, advocating for its safe, ethical and effective integration.
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