Ghanaian Ophthalmologists To Speak at U.S. Universities
Unite For Sight's partner Ghanaian ophthalmologists Dr. James Clarke and Dr. Seth Wanye have an unparalleled ability to inspire and motivate audiences to make an impact in the world. In November 2008, both ophthalmologists will offer university audiences a unique perspective on global health, international development, and eye care, as they travel throughout the United States to speak at a dozen universities.
If you would like to receive additional details about the location and time of a university talk, contact UFS@uniteforsight.org
Dr. Wanye’s Presentation Title: “Health in Africa: Perspectives From The Only Ophthalmologist For 2 Million People in Northern Ghana”
Dr. Wanye is an ophthalmologist at The Eye Clinic of Tamale Teaching Hospital in Northern Ghana, coordinator of Unite For Sight's programs in Tamale, and he is a member of Unite For Sight's Medical Advisory Board. He is the only ophthalmologist for more than 2 million people in the Northern Region of Ghana. He is also a part-time lecturer at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, Ghana.
- November 3: Stanford University
- 5-7pm: Beckman Center Munzer Auditorium, including reception after 7pm
- November 5: Wellesley College
- 7:30pm: Pendleton Atrium
- November 6 (morning): Mount Holyoke College
- 12:15pm: Dwight Hall Room 101
- November 6 (evening): Holy Cross College
- 5pm: Hogan Campus Center Room 402
- November 10: Medical College of Georgia
- 6:30-7:30pm, Health Sciences Building Room EC1222, Medical College of Georgia 1120 15th Street Augusta, Georgia
- November 12-13: Duke University
- November 13 - 8:00am-4:30pm "Global Blindness: Integrated Approaches to Cure" Symposium, Searle Center
- November 14: University of Alabama School of Medicine
- 7-8:30am Department of Ophthalmology Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital
- 12-12:50pm Luncheon, Volker Hall Lecture Room B, 1670 University Boulevard
Dr. Clarke’s Presentation Title: “Unite For Sight: A Symbol of Hope for the (Poor) Blind Villagers and Refugees in Ghana”
Dr. Clarke is an ophthalmologist at Crystal Eye Clinic in Accra, Ghana, Director of Unite For Sight's Ghana Programs, and a member of Unite For Sight's Medical Advisory Board. He also holds a Diploma in Community Health and Tropical Medicine from the Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in Germany. He is the only ophthalmologist providing corneal transplantation in Ghana.
- November 10: Medical College of Georgia
- 6:30-7:30pm, Health Sciences Building Room EC1222, Medical College of Georgia 1120 15th Street Augusta, Georgia
- 6:30-7:30pm, Health Sciences Building Room EC1222, Medical College of Georgia 1120 15th Street Augusta, Georgia
- November 11: University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
- 7pm: Illini Union Room 404
- November 12-13: Duke University
- November 13 - 8:00am-4:30pm "Global Blindness: Integrated Approaches to Cure" Symposium, Searle Center
- November 14: Washington University at St. Louis
- 3pm: Rebstock 215
- November 17: Drexel University
- 3-5pm, Lecture Hall B, New College Building
- November 18: Georgetown University School of Medicine
- 12-1pm, Lecture Hall GA-4, Georgetown School of Medicine, 3900 Reservoir Road
Interested in Inviting Dr. Clarke or Dr. Wanye to Speak at Your University in April 2009?
Speaker invitation details are available online at http://www.uniteforsight.org/about-us/invite-speaker