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field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h4><strong>Clinical Focus </strong> </h4> <ul> </ul> <ul> <li>Ocular Oncology <ul> <li>Conjunctival pigmentation/melanoma</li> <li>OSSN</li> <li>Choroidal nevus monitoring</li> </ul> </li> <li>Ocular surface pathology (<em>including pterygium excision</em>)</li> <li>Comprehensive ophthalmology</li> <li>Cataracts</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h4><strong>Education </strong> </h4> <ul> </ul> <ul> <li>Ocular Oncology Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami FL (2023)</li> <li>Ocular Oncology Fellowship: University of Calgary (2022)</li> <li>Ophthalmology Residency: Queen's University</li> <li>Medical School: Queen's University</li> <li>Pre-Medical Education: BScH (Life Sciences SSP), Queen's University</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h4><strong>Publications </strong></h4> <ol> <li> <p>Mezey N, Hopman W, <strong>Curtis R</strong>. Impact of a slit lamp program on medical student competence, confidence, and career interests. <em>Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology</em>. Published online September 19, 2024. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjo.2024.08.015">10.1016/j.jcjo.2024.08.015</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Kalun P, Braund H, McGuire N, <strong>et al.</strong> Was it all worth it? A graduating resident perspective on CBME. <em>Med Teach</em>. Published online May 14, 2024:1-9. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2024.2339408">10.1080/0142159X.2024.2339408</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Maho S, McGuire N, <strong>Curtis R</strong>, Law C. Exploring equity, diversity and inclusivity through the Art of Observation. <em>Med Educ</em>. 2024;58(5):643-644. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15369">10.1111/medu.15369</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Hanmore T, Moon CC, <strong>Curtis R</strong>, Hopman W, Baxter S. Is time really of the essence? Timeliness of narrative feedback in ophthalmology CBME assessments. <em>Med Teach</em>. 2024;46(5):705-710. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2023.2274286">10.1080/0142159X.2023.2274286</a></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Curtis R</strong>, Pucchio A, Hopman W, Johnson D, Law C. Validation of a microsurgical video-based scoring system for evaluating corneal suturing performance. <em>Can J Ophthalmol</em>. 2023;58(3):e99-e100. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjo.2022.08.014">10.1016/j.jcjo.2022.08.014</a></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Curtis R</strong>, Moon CC, Hanmore T, Hopman W, Baxter S. Evaluating the effect of assessment form design on the quality of feedback in one Canadian ophthalmology residency program as an early adopter of CBME. <em>Can J Ophthalmol</em>. 2023;58(4):e149-e150. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjo.2023.01.003">10.1016/j.jcjo.2023.01.003</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Parker H, Brown S, Morehead A, Dempster M, Wagner, N, <strong>Curtis R</strong>, Law C. Experimenting with the Art of Observation. <em>Journal of Museum Education</em>. Published online June 24, 2022. Accessed June 24, 2022. <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10598650.2022.2043674">https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10598650.2022.2043674</a><</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Curtis R</strong>, Rullo J. Severe Bilateral Conjunctivitis With Corneal Limbal Infiltrates Associated With Dupilumab Treatment. <em>JAMA Ophthalmol</em>. 2021;139(8):e212012. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2021.2012">10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2021.2012</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Hazari H, <strong>Curtis R</strong>, Eden K, Hopman WM, Irrcher I, Bona MD. Validation of the visual acuity iPad app Eye Chart Pro compared to the standard Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study chart in a low-vision population. <em>J Telemed Telecare</em>. Published online September 26, 2020:1357633X20960640. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X20960640">10.1177/1357633X20960640</a></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Curtis R</strong>, Hazari H, Eden K, Hopman WM, Irrcher I, Bona MD. Validation of a portable, remotely delivered refraction approach compared to standard in-clinic refraction in a low-vision population. <em>J Telemed Telecare</em>. 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