1. DEGREES
M.D. University of Toronto 1965

2. DIPLOMAS
i) Fellow, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons, Canada 1971
ii) American Board of Ophthalmology Diplomat 1973
iii) Fellow, Academy of Ophthalmology 1980
iv) Fellow, American College of Surgeons 1988

3. EMPLOYMENT

Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto. 1998

Previous Appointments:
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology 1985
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology 1978
Lecturer, Ophthalmology, 1973
Clinical Teacher, Ophthalmology, 1972

CLINICAL TEACHING HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS (year appointed)
The Toronto General Hospital - Staff Ophthalmologist 1972
The Toronto Western Hospital - Staff Ophthalmologist 1988
Princess Margaret Hospital - Consultant Ophthalmologist 1972
Orthopedic & Arthritic Hospital - Consultant Ophthalmologist 1972
St. Michael’s Hospital - Staff Ophthalmologist 1998
Mt. Sinai Hospital - Associate Ophthalmologist 1999
Sunnybrook and Women's Hospital - Consultant Ophthalmologist 2000
Institute of Medical Science,U of T - Associate Member 2003

EDUCATION
Undergraduate
1. Hooker and Flensor, Western Canada Whaling Station 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959
2. Pre-medicine, 2 years - University of Toronto 1959-1961
3. Faculty of Medicine - University of Toronto 1961-1965

Postgraduate

1. Internship, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto 1965-1966
2. Neurology, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal 1966-1967
3. Residency in Ophthalmology, University of Toronto 1967-1970

Fellowship

University of California, San Francisco and Francis I.
Proctor Institute: Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation
Samuel McLaughlin Fellowship 1971

4. HONOURS

i. John Gaby Prize, best fellow research day paper 1968

ii. American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award 1971

iii. American Academy of Ophthalmology, 3rd prize poster. Racquet Sports and eye injuries: Are they preventable? Annual Meeting. 1979

iv. American Society for Therapeutic Radiologists, Gold plaque for scientific exhibit achievement. New Orleans, Louisiana USA. 1979

v. J.C. Kennedy Award for Excellence in Sports Medicine, Development of Eye Protection in Racquet Sports: Current Concepts. This award is given by the Sport Medicine Section of the Ontario Medical Association for the best paper given at the annual Sports Medicine meeting, combining originality with basic science or clinical work in sports medicine. 1987

vi. The Canadian Ophthalmological Society's 50th Anniversary Award for outstanding contribution to medical eye care in Canada 1987

vii. Toronto General Hospital Teaching Award. Excellence in Undergraduate Medical Education 1987

vii. American Academy of Ophthalmology Service Award. This certificate is given to members of the American Academy of Ophthalmology for educational programs conducted under the auspices of the program committee of the Academy. 1987

ix. Honour Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology. Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. 1988

x. The Eye Safety Medal. Recognition of contribution in the prevention of eye injuries in sports in Canada. Canadian Ophthalmological Society. 1989

xi. Ontario Special Achievement Award. The highest award given by the Ontario Government to amateurs assisting
in recreational sport; given in recognition of research in methods of reducing eye injuries in sport. 1989

xii. Tom Pashby Sports Safety Fund Award. Presented by Sports Medicine Section of Ontario Medical Association. 1993

xiii. Toronto Hospital Teaching Award. Excellence in Postgraduate Teaching 1993

xiv. The J.S. Crawford Postgraduate Teaching Award. Presented by the graduating residents in ophthalmology, “for the
ophthalmologist who excels in surgery, research, sports and character”. 2000

xv. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science for teaching of Ophthalmology and Visual Science; University of Toronto 2002

xvi. Etobian Gallery of Distinction, Toronto 2003

xvii. First Place, Residents Competition Poster with Khan, Baseer and Evans, W. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Refractive Changes. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Quebec. June 20, 2003

xviii First Place (tie): Best paper- Khan, Baseer and Evans, W. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Refractive Changes: A Prospective Study. Canadian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Ottawa, Ontario. April 1, 2004

xvix Dr. Arthur Squires Teaching Award in recognition of distinction as a Physician and Teacher. 2006

xvx 35 Year Service Award, University of Toronto February 28, 2008

xxi Dr. Arthur Squires Teaching Award in recognition of distinction as a Physician and Teacher. September 23, 2008

5. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

a) Memberships in Organizations (initial year)

National

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada 1972
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario 1972
Canadian Ophthalmological Society 1972
Canadian Medical Association 1972
Ontario Medical Association 1972
Canadian Medical Protective Association 1972
Canadian Eye Registry Advisory Committee 1991
Western Canada Whaling Alumni Association, President (n=1) 1959 - present

International

American Uveitis Society 1972
American Academy of Ophthalmology 1972
National Hockey League Team Physician Association 1972-1996
The American Standards for Testing and Materials 1985
The Eye and Face Protective Equipment Certification Council
(National Society to Prevent Blindness, USA) 1985
International Society of Ocular Toxicity 1992
International Society of Ocular Trauma 1995
Protective Eyewear Certification Council, USA 1997

b) Committee Activities

Local

Medical Advisory Committee, Wellesley Hospital 1972-1996
Medical Advisory Committee, Wellesley-Central Hospital 1996-1997
Medical Staff Trust Fund, Wellesley Hospital 1972-1988
Operating Committee, Wellesley Hospital 1972-1994
Research Committee, Toronto General Hospital 1976
Medical Advisory Board, Toronto General Hospital 1977
Council, Toronto General Hospital Staff Association 1985-1987
Medical Audit Committee, Toronto General Hospital 1985-1986
Promotions Committee, University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology 1999
Director, UofT International Ophthalmology Program 2003
Associate Member, Institute of Medical Science 2003
Peter A Silverman Centre for International Health 2007

National

Canadian Ophthalmological Society, Continuing Education Committee 1984-1989
Canadian Standards Association Committee on Eye Protection
and Racquet Sports; Chairman Task Force 1984
Canadian Ophthalmological Society Public Health Committee 1996
Canadian Ophthalmological Society Eye Trauma Registry 2006

International

American Standards of Testing and Material (ASTM) F08 Committee of Sports Equipment and Facilities 1985

American Standards of Testing and Material (ASTM) Committee on Paint Ball 1996

American Academy of Ophthalmology Eye Safety and Sports Committee 1989-1993

Co- Chair, Task Force on Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity AAO 2000-2002

Committee on the Certification of Personal Protective Technologies Institute of Medicine, National Academies Science – sponsored by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) – USA 2009

Consultant

Canadian Squash Racquets Association 1985
United States Squash Racquet Association 1982
Canadian and Ontario Badminton Associations 1985
Squash Ontario 1980
World Squash Federation, Medical and Sports Science Committee 1992-2007
The Fitness Institute 1980
Consultant Eye Surgeon, Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Team 1972-1996
Consultant Eye Surgeon, Referees, National Hockey League 1972-1996
Consultant Eye Surgeon, Toronto Raptors, Basketball Team 1995-2008
Consultant Eye Surgeon, University of Toronto Varsity Teams 1985-2009
Consultant to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) 2002-2009
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Toronto FC Soccer Team 2007-current
Consultant Ophthalmologist, National Ballet of Canada 2012-current
Lead Ophthalmologist, Pan Am / Parapan Games, Toronto 2015

6. EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES

a) Editorial Board	b) Editorial Reviewer
Canadian Journal of Diagnosis	Archives of Ophthalmology
The Journal of Eye Trauma	Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology
The Physician and Sports Medicine	The Physician and Sports Medicine
Ophthalmology Digest	Journal of Rheumatology
Optometry Clinics	Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology
International Journal of Ocular Trauma

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