More than answers, he guides us to ask the right questions. He really stands out-shines, actually - as a surgical teacher, she said. Khalifa is really dedicated to giving residents as strong a clinical experience as possible. Maitri Mehta, MD, the outgoing ophthalmology chief resident for the class of 2023, was quick to return Khalifa's praise.ĭr. I have enjoyed being part of the process that has brought them from not knowing to being really really good surgeons. In the process of learning about ophthalmology, these residents have learned how to be better versions of themselves. Each of them was trained not only to take good care of eyes, but to adapt their skills and knowledge to the different life experiences, backgrounds, and struggles of the people they serve. Many of the ophthalmologists practicing in Georgia were trained here. I am motivated and challenged every day by the educational mission of the Emory Eye Center, which puts a bigger emphasis on teaching than a lot of other large centers. I am grateful to be a part of the team at Grady, and to have received this honor, he said. Khalifa greeted the news with a refreshing combination of personal humility and collegial admiration. We are so fortunate to have him as our chief of service at Grady Memorial Hospital. His approach is innovative, personal, and tailored to each resident's skill set. Khalifa is extremely dedicated to resident education, particularly related to mentoring outstanding ophthalmic surgeon. Phinizy Calhoun, Sr Chair of Ophthalmology and the director of the Emory Eye Center.ĭr. He has arranged regular wet labs and cataract surgery simulation courses, programmatic step-wise learning processes in the operating room, and introduced newer technologies to our Grady clinics and operating room.Įagerly echoing the praise was Allen D. Khalifa has significantly enhanced our clinical teaching especially in the area of cataract surgery.
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