In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Mahadev Bhalla (PGY-2) and Dr. Carter Lim (PGY-3), both current Ophthalmology residents at the University of British Columbia.
Dr. Mahadev Bhalla is a second year ophthalmology resident at the University of British Columbia. He initially completed his Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences at Queen's University. He then returned home to BC to complete his medical degree at UBC. His past research has been in medical imaging in topics including glaucoma, retinal pathologies and prior to that in Alzheimer’s disease/Dementia. He has been involved in his community by being an active blood donor and organizing blood drives, as well as creating a South Asian Health Club in his first year of medical school to conduct blood pressure clinics at Sikh temples. His other interests include exploring new restaurants, spending time in the mountains either hiking or skiing, and playing racquet sports.
Dr. Carter Lim is a third year ophthalmology resident physician at the University of British Columbia. He completed an undergraduate degree at Western University and medical school at the University of Ottawa. He is a previous scholar of the Eye Foundations of Canada, and has a passion for mentorship and teaching. His past research includes projects in glaucoma and cataract surgery; and he is currently expanding his interests into the area of OCT-A imaging. Outside of work, Carter enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing sports, and is a hobbyist photographer. He is a supporter of, well what he describes, as the best football club in the world, Liverpool.
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