New “NEWS” about North Carolina Retina…

The Future of the North Carolina Retina Club

Dear Members,

I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to share some exciting news about the future of the North Carolina Retina Club (NCRC).

After experiencing multiple personal and family losses, I’ve decided to retire from clinical retina practice. However, I still have a strong desire to continue teaching and promoting practical medical knowledge through the NCRC. My inspiration for this decision came from my time at “Friday night pizza and beer” meetings during my fellowship in Chicago, where I had the privilege of learning from some of the greatest retinal physicians.

For decades, the NCRC has been a platform for open dialogue, where we discuss both our successes and failures to find better solutions to medical problems. In my years of practice, I’ve personally witnessed the significant improvements in clinical outcomes for my patients that have been achieved through the knowledge shared at these meetings.

In recent times, we’ve faced numerous challenges, including the impact of COVID-19, the influence of new drugs from pharmaceutical companies, and the ongoing reorganization of the medical field. These forces have tested the spirit of physicians who strive to provide the best possible healthcare. The new challenge that lies ahead is the integration of artificial intelligence into the medical field.

The goal of the NCRC is to meet these challenges by pooling our experiences, both positive and negative, and fostering camaraderie among us as we provide care. To achieve this, I’ve enlisted the help of Dr. Peter Jones and Dr. Anna Ostrovsky from East Carolina University. They’re committed to revitalizing the NCRC and will be working alongside me to bring this vision to life.

I kindly request your support in this project. As we’ve done in the past, we can attend local meetings, present information, and spread the word about the revitalization of the NCRC. It’s always been a community-sponsored event that I’ve tried to coordinate, and I would be honored if you would join us in this endeavor.

Please send me an email to let me know if you’re interested in volunteering your time and efforts. Your support means the world to me, and I look forward to working with you to make the NCRC a stronger and more vibrant organization.

Sincerely,

Peter Van Houten, M.D.

Send me an email that you want to help make “NCRC great again…”

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