Format
Live and Recorded Sessions
MIDAD
Global Ophthalmology Curriculum
A comprehensive pathway through ophthalmology subspecialties, designed to transform residents into specialists
A New Standard in Ophthalmology Education
MIDAD is a comprehensive, multi-year ophthalmology program designed to transform residents into specialists. Developed by Prof. Sinjab and world-renowned experts, this curriculum covers all major subspecialties and is structured for adoption by medical institutions worldwide.
Modules
10 Subspecialty Tracks
taught by the Best
Lead by Experts in each Subspecialty
Duration
One-Hour Sessions
Who Is This For
Ophthalmology Residents
Young Ophthalmologists
Medical Institutions
University Programs
Compatible with the North American and European Residency Training Curriculum
The Curriculum
10 Subspecialty Tracks · One-Hour Sessions · Compatible with North American and European Residency Training Curricula
Module 01 Scientific Research & Paper Writing
Master research methodology, study design, statistical analysis, and publication in peer-reviewed journals. Topics: Introduction to Research: Why and How · Understanding Research Study Designs · Research Question and Literature Search · Statistics for Beginners · Sample Size and Questionnaires · Structure of a Scientific Paper (IMRAD) · How to Write a Case Report? · Citations and Reference Managers · Systematic Review Methods in Practice · Basics of Meta-analysis · Manuscript Submission and Peer Review · From Idea to Chapter: Writing for Academic Books · Research Ethics from Consent to Predatory Journals · Wired for Wellness: AI-Driven Healthcare and the Rise of Wearable Research · How to Be an Evidence-Based Clinician · Medical Device Innovation and Evaluation · Grant writing for ophthalmology research. Coordinator: Hashem Abu Serhan.
Faculty
Hashem Abu Serhan · Yousef A. Fouad · Ahmad Al-Moujahed · Mohammad T. Abuawwad · Anas O. Satari · Abdelrahman M Elettreby · Mohammad J. J. Taha · Sara Irshaidat · Alaa Abd-Alrazaq · Ayman Musleh · Abdelaziz Abdelaal · Manish Jain · Ibraheem M. Alkhawaldeh · Arfan Ahmed · Suhail A. R. Doi · Christin Henein
Module 02 Uveitis & Ocular Immunology
Inflammatory eye diseases, immunosuppressive therapy, and management of systemic associations. Topics: Basics of Immunology and Ocular Inflammation · Approach to the Uveitis Patient · Systemic work-up in uveitis; Targeted Approach · Clinical Signs of Uveitis · OCT in Uveitis · Fluorescein & ICG Angiography · Ultrasonography & Imaging in Opaque Media · Anterior Uveitis · HLA-B27 related uveitis · Intermediate Uveitis · Posterior Uveitis · Panuveitis · Parasitic Uveitis · Viral Uveitis · Fuchs Uveitis Syndrome · Bacterial Uveitis · Fungal Uveitis · Intraocular Lymphoma Leukemia and Paraneoplastic Syndromes · Corticosteroids · Immunomodulatory Therapy (IMT) · Biologic Agents · Pharmacotherapy in Developments for Uveitis · Uveitic Cataract, uveitic Glaucoma, macular edema, hypotony · Cataract Surgery, glaucoma surgery and vitrectomy in uveitic Eyes · JIA Uveitis, pars planitis and pediatric Posterior Uveitis · Working with Rheumatology & Infectious Disease · Uveitis emergencies. Coordinator: Samir Shoughy.
Faculty
Samir Shoughy · Rola Hamam · Abdulrahman AlBloushi · Rehab Ismail · Vishali Gupta · Amgad Mahmoud El-Nokrashy · Hassan A. Al-Dhibi · Quan Dong Nguyen · Mohamed A. Abdel Azim · Doaa Mamoun Ashour · Alaa Radwan · Zamzam Al-Baker · Aniruddha Agarwal · Maha Youssef · Rana Hussein Amin · Lameece Moustafa Hassan · Anoud AlSaati · Hind Amin · Noha Ossama Salem · Gerhild Wildner · Nihal Adel Hassan
Module 03 Glaucoma
Comprehensive diagnosis, medical therapy, laser procedures, and surgical management of glaucoma.
Faculty
Ahmed Mostafa Abdelrahman · Ali Naji Al-Sharifi · Bassel Kaddoura · Davinder Grover · Gdih Gdih · Hassan Khaled · Mario De La Torre · Ahmad Muneer Otri · Sherif Ekram · Somar Hasan · Tarek Sharaawy
Module 04 Retina
Medical and surgical retina, including vitreoretinal surgery, macular diseases, and retinal imaging.
Module 05 Cornea
Corneal diseases, refractive surgery, corneal transplantation, and anterior segment reconstruction.
Module 06 Pediatric Ophthalmology
Childhood eye diseases, amblyopia management, strabismus surgery, and pediatric neuro-ophthalmology.
Module 07 Optics and Refraction
Optical principles, refraction techniques, prescribing corrective lenses, and management of refractive errors.
Module 08 Low Vision Aids and Visual Rehabilitation
Assessment of visual impairment, prescription of low vision devices, and rehabilitation strategies for maximizing functional vision.
Module 09 Neuro-ophthalmology
Optic nerve disorders, visual pathway lesions, pupil abnormalities, and ocular motility disturbances.
Module 10 Strabismus
Clinical evaluation, non-surgical and surgical approaches, and amblyopia management.
Faculty
Abubaker Affan · Ahmed Awadein · Ahmed Taha · Amr Elkamshoushy · Andrea Molinari · Ayman Elghonemy · Dina Hassanein · Hala El Hilali · Heba Foad · Heba Metwally · Ibrahim Taha Eladawy · Khitam Al Hasani · Manal Kasem · Rosario Gomez · Sameh Galal · Samer Hajjo · Seyhan Ozkan · Sonal Farzavandi · Suzan Alkaptan · Tarek Aldoais
Why Choose MIDAD
Accredited Programs
Internationally recognized medical curricula from partner universities.
Expert Faculty
Learn from experienced professors and medical practitioners.
Flexible Learning
Study at your own pace with our advanced online platform.
Interactive Content
Engaging video lectures, quizzes, and practical assignments.
Career Support
Guidance and resources for your medical career journey.
Free Courses
High-quality medical education for free.
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