Building Our Sustainable Society

BoSS Episode 4 - Breaking Barriers - Women Conquering a Traditionally Male Workplace

Welcome to our fourth BOSS podcast in our series ‘Inclusivity in Focus’ In this episode, Dr Artemis Matsou and Dr Diana Silva host an in-depth discussion with Dr Cathy McCabe, Dr Ruth Lapid Gortzak, Dr Soosan Jacob, author Bobbi Bodochka, and Kris Morrill, Medevise President and ESCRS Consultant. The focus of this episode is Breaking Barriers; Women conquering a traditionally male workplace.

BoSS Podcast Episode 3 - Spotlight Success; Women on the Podium

The third BoSS podcast has landed! In this episode, 'Spotlight Success; Women on the Podium', Artemis Matsou and Diana Silva facilitate a discussion with Basak Bostanci, Sorcha Ni Dhubhghaill, Amy Johnson and Kris Morrill. Hear their perspectives on how to combat nerves, respond to difficult questions, and grow in confidence on the podium.

BoSS Podcast Episode 2 - Inclusivity in Focus

Welcome to the second episode of the Podcast series titled ‘Inclusivity in Focus'. In this episode, ‘Allies in Action: How Men Support Women in Ophthalmology’, Dr. Diana Silva and Dr. Artemis Matsou facilitate a fascinating discussion between ESCRS Secretary, Prof Burkhard Dick and ESCRS Council Member, Dr Joaquin Fernandez. They discuss barriers to career progression due to gender and how education and systemic change is essential to achieve equality.

BoSS Podcast Episode 1 - Inclusivity in Focus

The series kicks off with an exciting start, “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women Leading in Ophthalmology”. In this first episode,  ESCRS’ first female President, Prof. Marie-Jose Tassignon has a magnificent conversation with Medevise Founder and ESCRS Consultant, Kris Morrill, facilitated by Dr Artemis Matsou and Dr Diana Silva. Be sure to keep an eye out for the next podcast ‘Allies in Action; How Men Support Women in Ophthalmology’.

BoSS Webinar 1 - Hidden Barriers, When English is Not Your First Language

Learn valuable tips and tricks on building confidence to present on an international stage when English is not your first language. Sorcha Ni Dhubhghaill moderates this lively discussion gaining insight into how to overcome the language barrier when presenting in English.

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Speed Mentoring Barcelona 2024

The BoSS Speed Mentoring Sessions at the Members Lounge offered delegates a unique opportunity to learn directly from leading ophthalmologists and industry professionals.

ESCRS President, Filomena Ribeiro and BoSS Chair, Mor Dickman

ESCRS President Filomena Ribeiro and BoSS Chair, Mor Dickman discuss BoSS.

Dr Tanya Trinh

As part of the ESCRS BoSS programme, Dr Tanya Trinh introduces a brand-new evidence based and practical instructional course on combatting unconscious gender bias in ophthalmology, industry and medicine. This is a course not to be missed!

Burkhard Dick Introduces BoSS!

ESCRS Secretary, Burkhard Dick introduces ESCRS’ new initiative from his hometown!

ESCRS President, Filomena Ribeiro

In this video ESCRS President Filomena Ribeiro discusses her love for ophthalmology, in particular Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and what attracted her to the ESCRS.