Welcome to ACUPO

Engaging, inspiring and supporting the ophthalmologists of tomorrow

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The Association of Canadian University Professors of Ophthalmology (ACUPO) is the voice of academic ophthalmology in Canada. It’s members are the department heads of all academic ophthalmology institutions in Canada, and represents the frontier of ophthalmology leadership.

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News & Events

Latest news from Dalhousie University’s Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Dalhousie University’s Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science gives us the latest updates and events that took place over the past...

News Update from McMaster University

New eye model for teaching strabismus surgery at McMaster University Dr. Kourosh Sabri from McMaster University is leading a group of...

Two innovative projects come to life at Queen’s University

Explore fascinating news from Queen’s University with remote-controlled slit lamps and diabetic eye screening The research program at...

Research Update from the University of Toronto

DOVS research is carried out by the clinicians, clinician researchers, clinician scientists and basic scientists within the Department....

Awards

CONGRATULATIONS

2023-2024
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

Honouring Ophthalmology Excellence

The ACUPO’s Awards celebrate our members' outstanding commitment, contribution and performance as well as their teaching, research and service excellence.

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LEADERSHIP AWARD

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Who we are

WE GO BEYOND

The ACUPO: Vanguards of modern ophthalmic education

OUR MISSION

We work collaboratively and advocate for the highest standards of education, research, and evidence-based best practices for ophthalmology.

OUR VISION

As the leaders in Canadian academic ophthalmology, our vision is the promotion of outstanding ophthalmology medical education, vision research, and high-quality patient care in Canada.

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