Little Eyes, Big Topics

In the latest Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host John Morse, MPH and expert guest Dr. Julius Oatts break down the Pediatric Ophthalmology Mentorship (POM) Program. Learn how 1-on-1 mentorship, career guidance, and research opportunities are helping medical students succeed in the match! Co-Host: John Morse, MPH M4, University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor, MI Expert Guest: Julius Oatts, MD Associate Professor Division of Ophthalmology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Scheie Eye Institute, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #POMProgram #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd

There's more than one way to find your true calling in medicine! In the latest Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host Jacob Nydegger, M3 sits down with Dr. Sylvia Yoo to discuss Connecting Pediatrics and Pediatric Ophthalmology. Co-Host: Jacob Nydegger, M3 University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine Expert Guest: Sylvia Yoo, MD, FAAP, FAAO Associate Professor of Ophthalmology Tufts University School of Medicine Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus New England Eye Center, Tufts Medical Center Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd #MedStudent

In this episode of Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host Dr. Christie Morse is joined by expert guest Dr. Stacey Kruger to introduce ENVISION! Tune in to get an inside look at this upcoming Leadership Development Program designed to empower pediatric ophthalmologists to lead, advocate, and innovate in our field! Applications open this September,so listen in, mark your calendar, and get ready to elevate your career. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite platform! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #LeadershipDevelopment #EnvisionAAPOS #PediatricOphthalmology

In this new episode of Little Eyes, Big Topics, guest John Morse, M4 shares his unique takeaways, key learnings, and highlights in A Medical Student's Perspective at AAPOS & POM Program Pearls. Expert Guest: John Morse, MPH M4, University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor, MI Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite platform! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #MedEd #MedicalStudent #Ophthalmology

In this episode of Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host Dr. Ryan Thompson sits down with expert guest Dr. Michael X. Repka (Medical Director for Government Affairs, AAO) for an insightful discussion on current legislative activity affecting pediatric eye care. Tune in to learn how legislative policies shape patient care, workforce development, and advocacy efforts across the country. Listen now on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PediatricOphthalmology #HealthcarePolicy #Advocacy

In the latest episode of Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host Dr. Annie Yao and expert guest Dr. Eric D. Gaier discuss Mentoring the Next Generation of Physician-Scientists in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Tune in for actionable insights on balancing research and clinical practice, navigating academic medicine, and building impactful mentorships. Co-Host: Annie Yao, MD PhD PGY-1 Internal Medicine Preliminary Resident--Ophthalmology Wills Eye Hospital Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Expert Guest: Eric D. Gaier, MD PhD Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Boston Children's Hospital Harvard Medical School Boston, MA #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PhysicianScientist #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd

Listen in as we talk about on of the many aspects of what AAPOS offers and supports, the Childrens Eye Foundation! Co-Host: Julia Moore, M4 Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine--Louisiana Expert Guest: Leemor Rotberg, MD Children's Eye Care Clinton Township, West Bloomfield, Detroit, MI Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship Director Children's Hospital of Michigan Wayne State University School of Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Oakland University Beaumont School of Medicine

Co-Host: Jadyn Lee, M3 University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine Expert Guest: Sharmila Segar, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Henry Ford Health Detroit, MI

A Conversation with Dr. Eric Lichtenstein Co-Host: Keiko Inouye, DO PGY-2 Ophthalmology Resident Corewell Health Taylor, MI Expert Guest: Eric Lichtenstein, MD The Pediatric Eye Center Queens, NY

Co-Host: Claudia Amaral Marrero, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Fellow 2025-2026 Emory University School of Medicine Expert Guest: Jason Peragallo, MD Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics Sections of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Emory University School of Medicine

Listen in as we talk with Dr. Suh about innovation and what it takes to be a leader. Co-Host: Miss Anna Maino, FRCOphth, FEBO, PGCert Consultant Eye Surgeon with a special interest in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Expert Guest: Donny W. Suh, MD, FAAP, MBA, FACS Chief and Professor Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Fellowship Program & Eye Mobile Program Gavin Herbert Eye Institute University of California at Irvine

Listen in as we have a lovely and honest conversation about leadership and advocacy in Pediatric Ophthalmology! Co-Host: Miss Anna Maino, FRCOphth, FEBO, PGCert Consultant Eye Surgeon with a special interest in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Expert Guest: Scott Larson , MD St. Luke's Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Boise, Idaho

Co-host: Jadyn Lee, M3 University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine Expert Guest: Laura May, CO Certified Orthoptist Adjunct Assistant Professor Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences University of Minnesota Medical School

Listen in to a great conversation about leadership and what it means to be a mentor! Co-Host: Miss Anna Maino, FRCOphth, FEBO, PGCert Consultant Eye Surgeon with a special interest in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Manchester Royal Eye Hospital President Elect, European Board of Ophthalmology Expert Guest: Faruk Örge, MD, MBA Dr. Boomer and Jill Burnstine Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology Director, Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Akron Children's Hospital Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) President Elect, AAPOS

Listen in as we talk to many of the trainees attending this years AAPOS conference in Boston, Ma! Co-Hosts: Alex Valentine, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Fellow Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences/ Kellogg Eye Center University of Michigan Health Sarah Wall, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Fellow Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences/Kellogg Eye Center University of Michigan Health

Co-Host: Jessica Henry Class of 2027 Michigan State College of Human Medicine Detroit, MI Expert Panel: Emily Schehlein, MD Glaucoma & Cataract Surgeon Brighton Vision Center Brighton, MI Mahsaw Mansoor, MD Masket Foundation Fellow Los Angeles, CA Courtney Kraus, MD Knights Templar Eye Foundation Professor of Ophthalmology Wilmer Eye Institute John Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD

A very interesting conversation about dyslexia and whether it is an issue of the eye, the brain, or possibly a combination of two. Listen in and find out! Expert Guest: Tammy Yanovitch, MD, MHSc Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology Director of Medical Student Education Dean McGee Department of Ophthalmology University of Oklahoma College of Medicine OU Health Dean McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co-Host: Ethan Davitt, MD PGY-1 Preliminary Resident--Ophthalmology University of Oklahoma College of Medicine OU Health Dean McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Sometimes you change careers out of necessity sometimes you do so out of a desire to explore something new. Listen in to our wonderful conversation on how and why sometimes you need to switch careeer trajectories. Expert Guest: Scott Olitsky, MD, MBA Global Center of Excellence & Outreach Director Cure HHT, The International HHT Foundation Emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Former Section Chief of Ophthalmology Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City Co-host: Madhuri Chilakapati, MD Associate Professor Department of Ophthalmology Baylor College of Medicine Texas Children's Hospital

In this episode we go over some crucial information that every trainee ahould know. Expert Guest: Moran Roni Levin, MD Associate Professor Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics Director of Medical Student Education in Ophthalmology University of Maryland School of Medicine Co-Host: Ryan Thompson, MD PGY-4 Ophthalmology Resident Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences University of Maryland School of Medicine

Another fantastic conversation! This time it's all about community outreach. Listen in as our experts offer advice and provide their own personal experiences. Expert Guest: Yasmin Bradfield, MD John W. Doolittle Pediatric Ophthalmology Professor Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship Director Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences University of Wisconsin-Madison Co-Host: Claire Hermsen, MD PGY-3 Ophthalmology Resident Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences University of Wisconsin-Madison