Dr. Bruce Spivey Discusses International Eye Care and International Council of Ophthalmology
This presentation was filmed at the Unite For Sight Fourth Annual International Health Conference at Stanford University on April 14-15, 2007. Dr. Spivey is currently the President of the International Council of Ophthalmology as well as the Deputy Executive President of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies.
Dr. Spivey, trained as an ophthalmologist and an educator, has served as the CEO of a number of health related organizations. He served as President and CEO of Northwestern Healthcare Network, a multi-hospital system in Chicago from 1992-1997, and Columbia-Cornell Care in New York 1997-2001. He served as CEO of the following organizations, each in San Francisco: American Academy of Ophthalmology 1976-1991; the California Healthcare System 1986-1992; and California Pacific Medical Center 1976-1992. He also has been President of the American Board of Medical Specialties and the Council of Medical Specialties, and is the founder of the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company. He serves on numerous Boards and Trustees including the United States-China Educational Institute, International Council of Ophthalmology, the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Helen Keller Worldwide, MedEx and Coe College. He is the author of over 110 scientific publications.
Note: Due to technical difficulties, the video of Dr. Spivey speaking is not available, but the audio of his talk and the Power Point slides are intact.