Degrees / Diplomas

About Dr. Oestreicher

JAMES HERBERT OESTREICHER MD, FRCSC

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DEGREES

 

1977

B. Eng.

Engineering Physics McMaster University, Hamilton

1980

M.D.

McMaster University, Hamilton

1981

Licentiate (L.M.C.C.)

The Medical Council of Canada

1981

Certified

National Board of Medical Examiners (USA)

1990

Fellow

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada) F.R.C.S. (C)

1991

Diplomate

American Board of Ophthalmology

 

 

APPOINTMENTS

 

University Rank:

  Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Michigan (1989 - 1990).
 
  Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Toronto (1990 - 1993).
 
  Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Toronto (1993 - 2000).
 
  Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Toronto (2000 - 2009).
 
  Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Toronto (2009 onwards).

Hospital Appointments:

  Staff Ophthalmologist, St. Michael's Hospital
  Director of the Oculoplastics Service, St. Michael's Hospital
  Staff Ophthalmologist, Mount Sinai Hospital
  Consultant Ophthalmologist, Princess Margaret Hospital within the University Health Network.

 

 

HONOURS AND AWARDS

 

2005
Orbis International Canadian Ophthalmologist Achievement Award
Awarded for volunteerism and teaching in the International Ophthalmology Community.

1997
Reeh Pathology Award
Esmaeli B, Hewlett B, Oestreicher JH, Pashby RC, and Harvey J: "Adrenergic Receptors in the Eyelid".
The Reeh Pathology Award is a means of honoring an outstanding contribution to the study of Pathology pertinent to the field of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, awarded by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

1994
The Marvin H. Quickert Award (Best Thesis Award)
Cowen DE, and Oestreicher JH: "Functional Electrical Stimulation of Orbicularis Oculi: a Blink Device and its effect on Muscle Histopathology".  Awarded by American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

1989
Duncan Jamieson Prize (for highest academic standing over three years of residency),
University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology.

1989
Alumni Prize (best research paper)
University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES:

 

Memberships in Organizations (and year when joined/elected)

Ontario Medical Association (OMA)
1980

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
1981

Canadian Ophthalmological Society
1989

Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (Fellow)
1990

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) (Fellow)
1991

Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgeons (President 2000)
1991

Toronto Ophthalmological Society
1991

Toronto Oculoplastic Society (Treasurer)
1990

American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1990

International Society for Orbital Disorders (Fellow)
1995

The Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society
2003

Canadian Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Inc.
2004

 

 

EDITORIAL WORK

 

Reviewer, Annals of Internal Medicine (Ophthalmology),
1992, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Reviewer, Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology,
2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008

Reviewer, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Reviewer, Survey of Ophthalmology,
2005, 2007

Reviewer, Orbit,
2007

Reviewer, Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology,
2007

Reviewer, Eye,
2008

Reviewer, Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences,
2009

 

 

DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEES:

 

1986 - 1987
Member, Education Committee, Department of Ophthalmology,
University of Toronto, First Year Representative.

1993 - Present
Member, Examinations Committee, Department of Ophthalmology,
University of Toronto.

1995
Member, Clerkship Committee, Department of Ophthalmology,
University of Toronto.

2003 - 2005
Member, Admissions Committee, Department of Ophthalmology,
University of Toronto

 

 

HOSPITAL COMMITTEES:

 

1992 - 1994
Ophthalmology Representative, Pre-Admission Facility Development Committee, St. Michael's Hospital.

1997 - 2007
Member, Dental-Eye-ENT Committee, Mt. Sinai Hospital.

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