Upcoming Events
Date
Title
Conference Series
Faculty
Location
11/24/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Nystagmus
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Dr. Patil
4.204
Please read accompanying BCSC Chapter
11/25/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Pediatric ocular surface disease
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Dr. Gagrani
4.204
Please read accompanying BCSC Chapter
11/26/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Pediatric Cataract
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Dr. Nischal
4.204
Please read accompanying BCSC Chapter
11/26/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Fundamentals of posterior segment ultrasound
Retina Imaging
Dr. Jamshidi
4.204
11/28/2025 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
No Grand Rounds - Thanksgiving
12/01/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Ocular Manifestation so Systemic/Metabolic Disease
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Dr. Gagrani
4.204
Please read accompanying BCSC Chapter
12/02/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Genetics
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Hannah Scanga
4.204
Please read accompanying BCSC Chapter
12/02/2025 - 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Infection Seminar
Jon Mandell, Dr. Mammen
4.204
12/03/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Contact Lenses for Children
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Dr. Smiley
4.204
Please read accompanying BCSC Chapter
12/03/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Chief Rounds
Dr. Williamson
4.204
12/04/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Pediatric Cornea
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Dr. Nischal
4.204
Please read accompanying BCSC Chapter
12/05/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am
UPMC Vision Institute Grand Rounds - Cornea Service
Grand Rounds
4.221
Dr. Leslie Huang will present a case from the Cornea Service on Friday, December 5 at 7AM.
12/05/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Weekly OKAP Review
OKAP Review
Dr. Conner
4.204
12/08/2025 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
eyeVan @ Vision Services of Washington-Greene Counties
Dr. Jake Waxman
566 E Maiden St, Washington, PA 15301
UPitt School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Community Engagement Center - Hill District
Clinic Time: 10AM-2PM
Comprehensive eye exams for older adults.
Please use this scheduling tool to sign up as Preceptor or reach out to Dr. Waxman or Zeila Hobson.
Click here to see a full list of 2025 eyeVan events.
Admin: Zeila Hobson / hobsonz@upmc.edu / 814-282-7427
12/09/2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Vitrectomy Lab
Surgical Training
E Ronald Salvitti Surgical Training Lab
12/10/2025 - 7:15am to 8:00am
Resident Breakfast with Dr. Sahel
Dr. Sahel
VI 4.204
12/12/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am
UPMC Vision Institute Grand Rounds - POS Speaker - Nitish Mehta, MD
Grand Rounds
Dr. Nitish Mehta
4.221
12/12/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Weekly OKAP Review
OKAP Review
Dr. Stefko
4.204
12/17/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Retina Imaging Conference
Retina Imaging
Dr. Martel
4.204
12/17/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Mercy Hospital Quality Committee Meeting
Quality Curriculum
Hybrid - Clark Auditorium
12/19/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am
UPMC Vision Institute Grand Rounds - Peds Service
Grand Rounds
Dr. Nischal
4.221
Dr. Haniah Zaheer will present a case from the Pediatric Ophthalmology service on Friday, December 191 at 7AM. Drs. Zaheer and Nischal will lead a discussion after the case presentation.
12/19/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Group Photo for 2025 Annual Report
Eye and Ear Foundation
Collaborative Staircase
12/26/2025 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
No Grand Rounds - Holiday Break
01/02/2026 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
No Grand Rounds - Holiday Break
01/07/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Chief Rounds
Dr. Williamson
4.204
01/09/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
UPMC Vision Institute Grand Rounds - Neuro Service
Grand Rounds
Dr. Mortensen
4.221
Dr. Jordan Safran will present a case from the Neuro-Ophthalmology service on Friday, January 9 at 7AM. Drs. Safran and Mortensen will lead a discussion after the case presentation.
01/09/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Weekly OKAP Review
OKAP Review
Dr. Jamshidi
4.204
Dr. Jamshidi will review Retina and Intraocular Tumor Cases.
01/14/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Retina Imaging Conference
Retina Imaging
Dr. Martel
4.204
01/16/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
UPMC Vision Institute Root Cause Analysis Conference - Closed Session
Grand Rounds
Dr. Vishal Jhanji
VI 4.221
On Friday, January, 2026 at 7:00AM the UPMC Vision Institute will hold a quarterly Root Cause Analysis Conference. Drs. Gote and Xu will present a case. They will lead a discussion following the presentation along with Dr. Jhanji. The conference is open to UPMC Vision Institute Clinical Faculty, Fellows and Residents only.
01/16/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Weekly OKAP Review
OKAP Review
Dr. Mortensen
4.204
01/21/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Chief Rounds
Dr. Williamson
4.204
01/23/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Weekly OKAP Review
OKAP Review
Dr. Kong
4.204
01/28/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Retina Imaging Conference
Retina Imaging
Dr. Martel
4.204
01/28/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Mercy Hospital Quality Committee Meeting
Quality Curriculum
Hybrid - Clark Auditorium
01/30/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
UPMC Vision Institute Grand Rounds - Comprehensive Eye Service
Grand Rounds
Dr. Michelson
4.221
Dr. Richard Brown will present a case from the Comprehensive Eye Service on Friday, January 30 at 7AM. Drs. Brown and Michelson will lead a discussion after the case presentation.
02/04/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Chief Rounds
Dr. Williamson
4.204
02/06/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
UPMC Vision Institute Grand Rounds - Neuro Service
Grand Rounds
Dr. Bonhomme
4.221
Dr. Thomas Bogue will present a case from the Neuro-Ophthalmology service on Friday, January 16 at 7AM. Drs. Bogue and Bonhomme will lead a discussion after the case presentation.
02/06/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Weekly OKAP Review
OKAP Review
Dr. Bonhomme
4.204
02/11/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Retina Imaging Conference
Retina Imaging
Dr. Martel
4.204
02/13/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
UPMC Vision Institute Root Cause Analysis Conference - Closed Session
Grand Rounds
Dr. Vishal Jhanji
VI 4.221
On Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7:00AM the UPMC Vision Institute will hold a quarterly Root Cause Analysis Conference. Drs. Kalra and Zaheer will present a case. They will lead a discussion following the presentation along with Dr. Jhanji. The conference is open to UPMC Vision Institute Clinical Faculty, Fellows and Residents only.
02/18/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Chief Rounds
Dr. Williamson
4.204
02/20/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
UPMC Vision Institute Grand Rounds - Rheumatology
Grand Rounds
Dr. Jhanji
4.221
02/25/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Retina Imaging Conference
Retina Imaging
Dr. Martel
4.204
02/25/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Mercy Hospital Quality Committee Meeting
Quality Curriculum
Hybrid - Clark Auditorium
02/27/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Weekly OKAP Review
OKAP Review
Dr. Kong
4.204
03/04/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Chief Rounds
Dr. Williamson
4.204
03/06/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
UPMC Vision Institute Grand Rounds - Rheumatology
Grand Rounds
Dr. Conner, Dr. Jhanji, Dr. Park
4.221
Drs. Conner, Jhanji, and Park will present cases from the Rheumatology Service at Grand Rounds on Friday, March 6 at 7AM.
03/11/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am
Chief Rounds
Dr. Williamson
4.204
03/13/2026 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
No Grand Rounds - OKAP Exam
4.221A
03/18/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Resident Breakfast with Dr. Sahel
Dr. Sahel
VI 4.204
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