Negotiating Your First Job (and Every Job After That)
Drs. Neda and Neda sit down with Alyson Carrel, Clinical Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Codirector of its nationally-ranked Center on Negotiation, Mediation, and Restorative Justice, to explore the strategy—and psychology—behind negotiating your first job offer. From overcoming fear and understanding your value, to asking the right questions and crafting creative win-win outcomes, Professor Carrel shares practical tools to help approach negotiations with confidence, curiosity, and clarity.
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Inside the High-Volume OR
CRST’s Chief Medical Editors—Drs. McCabe, Weinstock, and Wiley—share their real-world experiences and strategies for thriving in high-volume cataract surgery. From clinic efficiency and OR scheduling to team empowerment and patient engagement, they reflect on how to scale surgical volume without compromising quality or compassion.
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The Near Future in Managing Dry Eye Disease
Join Preeya Gupta, MD, and Chris Starr, MD, for a deep dive into the many new additions in the world of dry eye disease therapy, including those recently FDA-approved and those in the pipeline.
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Establish a Game Plan for Treating Bilateral Keratoconus
Brandon D. Ayres, MD, continues this series exploring the best practices in keratoconus management by inviting John Berdahl, MD, to share his experience with crosslinking. The two discuss the bilateral nature of keratoconus and share their thought processes and approaches for managing the disease in both eyes. They also review the role of the referring optometrist and how to become a keratoconus detective to find proof of disease progression before treatment.
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Building Strong Practice Partnerships
Neda Nikpoor, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD, examine the key elements of successful practice partnerships in ophthalmology. They discuss how junior and senior partners can build strong, collaborative relationships through mentorship, strategic recruitment, clear communication, and aligned expectations. They highlight the importance of trust, flexibility, and long-term vision in fostering a thriving and sustainable practice.
Join CRST: The Podcast at the intersection of patient care and innovation in ophthalmology and listen as experts in the field engage in thought-provoking discussion on anterior segment surgery. This podcast curates content and mini series that help progressive cataract and refractive surgeons take their practices to the next level. CRST: The Podcast is produced by Bryn Mawr Communications and the medical trade publication Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today.
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