Michael Mak
About
Michael (Mike) Mak is an ophthalmology resident here at the University of Calgary. Originally from Hong Kong, he completed his undergraduate education in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program at McMaster University and upon graduating, worked with Dr. Varun Chaudhary as a clinical research assistant. He then completed his medical degree from the University of Toronto and matched to Calgary for Ophthalmology Residency.
Mike is co-author on multiple scientific publications and grants, and has also won the Physician Mentorship and Teaching Award in 2020 for his residency education initiatives in ophthalmology. He created Ophtho Explorer to help improve ophthalmic education and resources for other residents in Canada and across the world.
Research and clinical interests: Medical Education, 3D printing
Ophthalmology Resident, PGY-5: 2017-Present
Chief Resident : 2020-2021
University of Calgary, Calgary AB
Doctor of Medicine: 2013-2017
University of Toronto, Toronto ON
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honors): 2008-2013
Global Health Specialization
McMaster University, Hamilton ON
Runner-up, Best Clinical Research Project, University of Calgary Department of Surgery Surgeon’s Day (2021)
Winner, Best Clinical Paper, University of Calgary Ophthalmology Research Day (2021)
Winner, Provincial Association of Resident Physicians of Alberta (PARA) Resident Physician Mentoring and Teaching Award (2021)
Honorable Mention, Provincial Association of Resident Physicians of Alberta (PARA) Resident Physician Mentoring and Teaching Award (2020)
Wilkinson Scholarship, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (2017)
Drs. Ann and Carl Witus Award, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (2014)
University Senate Scholarship, McMaster University (2011)
Damian Miguel Headley Award, McMaster University (2011)
Winner, Agfa-Gevaert Healthcare Innovation Challenge (2010)
Dean’s Honor List, McMaster University (2009-2012)
Ontario Queen Elizabeth II University Entrance Scholarship (2008)
Research projects
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recent Publications
- Acute Neuroimaging Findings in Traumatic Optic Neuropathyon November 4, 2022
- Research productivity of ophthalmology residents and its relationship to academic career outcomeson October 28, 2022
- Changes in Aqueous Cytokine Levels Following Intravitreal Aflibercept in Treatment-Naive Patients with Diabetic Macular Edemaon June 27, 2020
- Vision-Related Functioning in Patients Undergoing Pneumatic Retinopexy vs Vitrectomy for Primary Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment: A Post Hoc Exploratory Analysis of the PIVOT Randomized Clinical Trialon June 20, 2020
- Subretinal Abscess Following Strabismus Surgeryon May 4, 2019