Board of Directors
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is directed and operated by a Board of Directors, Council and Committee Chairs, members, and staff.
The Board of Directors on behalf of the membership and vision care community, governs COS through continually improved leadership with respect to our mission.
In addition, the Board of Directors establishes and records policies for the strategic direction and good management of COS, and oversees a number of COS Councils and Committees focusing on specific areas of service.
COS Board of Directors (2019-20)
| President | Yvonne Buys, MD | Ontario |
| President-elect | Colin Mann, MD | Nova Scotia |
| Board Liaison, Resident and Young Ophthalmologist Affairs | Setareh Ziai, MD | Ontario |
| Chair, Council on Advocacy | Phil Hooper, MD | Ontario |
| Chair, Annual Meeting Planning Committee | Mona Harissi-Dagher, MD | Quebec |
| Chair, Council on Continuing Professional Development | Colin Mann, MD | Nova Scotia |
| Secretary | Jamie Taylor, MD | British Columbia |
| Treasurer | Ravi Dookeran, MD | Manitoba |
Did You Know?
COS offers unique membership benefits, a leading-edge Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition, a diverse range of Continuing Professional Development services and an Awards program for outstanding achievement or research excellence.
