Qureshi Hanya M

Chairs of United States Academic Ophthalmology Departments: A Descriptive Analysis and Trends.

Ophthalmology chairs remain predominately male, most often specializing in cornea, vitreoretinal surgery, or glaucoma.

Leadership of United States Academic Departments of Ophthalmology: Chairperson Characteristics, Accomplishments, and Personal Insights.

Overall, academic department chairs are accomplished leaders in ophthalmology and prolific authors with an established academic record. Chairs regarded their previous leadership roles within the department as invaluable to their effectiveness as chair.