About this event

  • Date and time Thu 10 Oct 2024 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine
  • Organised by Ophthalmology

In celebration of Black History Month, we invite you to an inspiring evening with Miss Evelyn (Evie) Mensah, Consultant Ophthalmologist, and incoming President of the Ophthalmology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine. Evie will share her remarkable journey and vision for a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive future in ophthalmology, shaped by her experiences across North West London, West Africa, and beyond.

As part of her Presidential address, Evie will pay tribute to Dr Patricia Era Bath, a trailblazer whose groundbreaking contributions to ophthalmology, including the invention of the LaserPhaco probe, continue to inspire generations. Evie will perform "An Ode to the Luminary Legacy of Patricia Era Bath," an original poem she wrote in honour of Dr Bath, accompanied by music from acclaimed composer Isabelle Ajani, the musical director of the play Ain’t I A Woman.

During this event, Evie will explore how meaningful change in ophthalmic care can be delivered through her work with organisations like the Moorfields Lions Korle Bu Trust and the sickle cell retinopathy network (SCR.net). By fostering educational and research collaborations with colleagues in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean, Evie advocates for shared learning between ophthalmologists in the Global North and South. She envisions a future where high-quality eye care is accessible to all, regardless of race, geography, or socioeconomic status.

By attending, you will

  • Gain insight into the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in ophthalmology through Evie’s professional journey and her leadership in promoting these values both locally and internationally.
  • Understand the significance of collaborative partnerships between ophthalmologists across different regions, as exemplified by Evie's work in fostering educational and research collaborations in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean.
  • Learn strategies for achieving excellent eye care outcomes through collective action and leveraging the expertise of ophthalmologists worldwide to ensure accessibility and quality of care for all.

This event will inspire and challenge us to reflect on the critical importance of EDI in ophthalmology while celebrating the legacy of Dr Bath through storytelling, poetry, and music. Evie's hope is that we can build a future where world-class eye care is available to all.

 

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We would like to thank our sponsors Altomed Limited, BVI Medical, EyeV Ltd and Scope Eyecare for their support of this meeting.
Please note that none of the companies listed has had any influence or involvement over the agenda, content or organisation of this meeting.

Show Virtual / In Person rates

Tickets (In Person)

Standard pricing available until 10 October 2024.

20 x bursary places (x10 student and x10 trainee places) are available for this meeting. Please send your request to ophthalmology@rsm.ac.uk

Member

RSM Fellow RSM Associate RSM Retired Fellow RSM Trainee RSM Student
£30.00 £25.00 £25.00 £25.00 £15.00

Non - Member

Consultant / GP / SAS Doctors AHP / Nurse / Midwife Non Healthcare Professional Trainee Student
£35.00 £30.00 £30.00 £30.00 £18.00

Tickets (Virtual)

Standard pricing available until 11 October 2024.

20 x bursary places (x10 student and x10 trainee places) are available for this meeting. Please send your request to ophthalmology@rsm.ac.uk

Member

RSM Retired Fellow RSM Trainee RSM Associate RSM Fellow RSM Student
£5.00 £5.00 £5.00 £5.00 £5.00

Non - Member

Consultant / GP / SAS Doctors AHP / Nurse / Midwife Trainee Student Non Healthcare Professional
£10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00

Agenda

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Registration, tea and coffee
Welcome and introduction

Mr Graham Duguid, Immediate Past President, Ophthalmology Section, Royal Society of Medicine 

Equitable, diverse and inclusive ophthalmology through the eyes of a Geordie Ghanaian

Miss Evelyn Mensah, Consultant Ophthalmologist, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust 

An ode to the luminary legacy of Patricia Era Bath
Question and answers
Close of meeting

Drinks reception

Sponsors

Location

Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom

 

Registration for this event will close at 1:00am on Thursday 10 October 2024. Late registrations will not be accepted.

The agenda is subject to change at any time

If the event is recorded, we are only able to share presentations that we have received permission to share. There is no guarantee that all sessions will be available after the event, this is at the presenter’s and RSM’s discretion.

All views expressed at this event are of the speakers themselves and not of the Royal Society of Medicine, nor the speaker's organisations.

This event will be recorded and stored by the Royal Society of Medicine and may be distributed in future on various internet channels.

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While you’re attending this event

Why not stay in the comfort of our hotel, Domus Medica, book dinner in the restaurant, or even hire one of our private dining rooms to socialise with your peers?

RSM members enjoy access to our enviable club facilities. For more information, please contact our team at domus@rsm.ac.uk or restaurant@rsm.ac.uk.

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