As the calendar turns to August, we are thrilled to welcome our 2021-2022 residents to our Clinics.
The School of Optometry & Vision Science's optometric residencies are one-year, post-graduate, experiential training program, designed to extend and refine the optometrist’s knowledge and skill in specific areas of clinical practice. Residents' skills are enhanced primarily through the delivery of supervised clinical eye and vision patient care, and enriched by seminars, clinical research, and teaching.
Please help us welcome this year's residents!
Dr. Alim Karmali - Ocular Disease (Emphasis on Glaucoma) Resident
Outside of academic endeavours, Dr. Karmali is dedicated to volunteering his time and knowledge, participating in sport and fitness, and travelling. He has competed in high-level soccer and ball hockey and has travelled to Brazil to aid an underserved community with local needs. Dr. Karmali is a firm believer in lifelong learning and working to pursue best practice and intends on continuing this journey throughout his career.
He aspires to earn fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry and be a role model and mentor to the next generation of optometrists.
Dr. Alice Yuan - Pediatrics and Vision Therapy Resident
Dr. Yuan has trained at many different externship locations, including a rotation at the Eye Centers of South Florida in Miami, where she worked alongside several ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat different eye diseases and disorders. She has also participated in a clinic in Tepehuanes, Mexico to provide eye care to underserved communities.
Dr. Yuan enjoys working with patients of all ages and can also perform eye exams in Mandarin.
Dr. Christina Chen - Dr. Gina Sorbara Cornea and Contact Lenses Resident
Dr. Chen is the recipient of the VSP/AAOF Practice Excellence Award and the Alcon Award for Excellence in Contact Lenses. She is excited to apply her clinical training in specialty contact lenses and myopia control in the care of her patients.