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In the latest episode of our "Giants in Retina" series, Steven Schwartz interviews Dr. David Parke.  Dr. Parke has been a leader in ophthalmology, academia and organized medicine having served as the President and CEO of the Dean McGee Eye Institute at the University of Oklahoma and the CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Parke discusses his career path in ophthalmology, the guiding principles as a leader of an academic department and the initiatives he established while CEO of the AAO that served to strengthen our field and empower ophthalmologists.  The interview provides a unique perspective on how leadership within organized medicine and ophthalmology can help to advance the field!

For Podcast #2 in our "Giants in Retina" Series, Dr. Steven Schwartz interviews Dr. George Williams.  Dr. Williams is Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Director of the Beaumont Eye Institute in Royal Oak, Michigan.  He has served as past President of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has been instrumental in shaping healthcare policy, benefiting numerous patients.  In addition, Dr. Williams is a leader in graduate medical education, having served as a mentor to countless residents and fellows.  In this episode, Dr. Williams talks about his personal professional journey, the values he looks for in choosing colleagues and trainees, the joys of training and learning from ophthalmologists around the globe and the role ophthalmologists can play in shaping healthcare policy.  It's an enlightening interview that highlights the importance of interpersonal relationships in our professional lives.

For the first episode in our podcast series, Retina Rounds podcast co-host, Steven Schwartz, MD interviews an innovator, surgical pioneer and one of the fathers of modern vitreoretinal surgery: Steve Charles, MD. Dr. Charles has developed many of the machines and tools we use every day in the operating room, which is one of the many reasons he received the Laureate Recognition Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology . In this interview, Dr. Charles talks about his path in ophthalmology, shares insights on the early days of developing a modern vitreoretinal surgical platform, and provides valuable clinical pearls for both comprehensive ophthalmologists and retina specialists. The interview is filled with many interesting stories and anecdotes, which you will love!