In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. R. Rishi Gupta, an Associate Professor and Vitreoretinal Specialist in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 

He attended medical school at the University of Toronto, completed his Ophthalmology residency training at the University of Ottawa, and received his Vitreoretinal Fellowship from McGill University. Dr. Gupta actively participates in research and has over 50 publications in prominent peer-reviewed journals. He is regularly invited to speak on a variety of topics, including medical and surgical retina, wellness, communication, ergonomics, ethics, and complaints. He has received awards for his work in medical education, research, surgical videos, as well as excellence in patient care. Dr. Gupta’s best-selling book, Reflections of a Pupil, was named one of the top must-have books for beginner ophthalmologists and has become required reading in some residency programs. His most recent publication is a children’s book called “Milk, Eggs, Butter, and Broccoli”!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Dr. Gupta’s journey to ophthalmology.

• Dr Gupta’s life as a vitreoretinal specialist. 

• Dr Gupta’s experience as an author, what inspired him to write and key takeaways of his books such as Reflections of A Pupil.

• How Dr Gupta best achieves a work / life balance.

• Dr Gupta’s advice for learners. 

  
  

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