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Arthur J. Sit, M.D., M.S.

  1. Ophthalmologist
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Glaucoma
  1. Cataract surgery
  2. Glaucoma surgery
  • Glaucoma
  1. 2005
    Fellow - GlaucomaUniversity of California, San Diego
  2. 2004
    Resident - OphthalmologyUniversity of Toronto
  3. 1999
    MDUniversity of Toronto
  4. 1995
    SM - Mechanical EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of Technology
  5. 1990
    BSME - Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Toronto

Certifications

  1. 2006
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  2. 2004
    OphthalmologyRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Silver FellowAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  2. 2019
    Senior Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  3. 2015
    The Ronald Lowe MedalANZGIG - Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Interest Group
  4. 2012
    Achievement Award 2012American Academy of Ophthalmology
  5. 2011
    Young Clinician Scientist AwardWorld Glaucoma Association
  6. 2010
    Who's Who in AmericaAwarding Organization
  7. 2009
    Best Doctors in AmericaAwarding Organization
  8. 2008
    Young Physician Scientist AwardAmerican Glaucoma Society
  9. 2008
    Robert & Helen Schaub Special Scholar AwardResearch to Prevent Blindness
  10. 2007
    Top Ten Paper, "Circadian Variation in Aqueous Outflow Facility in Young Healthy Adults"American Glaucoma Society
  11. 2007
    Clinician Scientist AwardAmerican Glaucoma Society
  12. 2005
    Fellow of the YearDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Diego
  13. 2004
    Dr. Michael Shea Award-Best Resident AwardSt. Michael's Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto
  14. 2004
    Dr. Sigmund Vaile Award-Best Resident AwardMount Sinai Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto
  15. 2002
    Alumni Award-Best Resident Research Paper, "Novel Glaucoma Drainage Implant"Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto
  16. 1999
    Wilkinson ScholarshipDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto
  17. 1997
    Meloche-Monnex ScholarshipCanadian Council of Professional Engineers
  18. 1996
    Samuel Castrilli AwardFaculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
  19. 1996
    MRC Summer Research ScholarshipFaculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
  20. 1995
    Honours StandingFaculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
  21. 1993
    1967 Science and Engineering ScholarshipNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
  22. 1993
    Honours StandingMechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  23. 1989
    ScholarshipGeneral Motors of Canada
  24. 1989
    J.A. Findlay ScholarshipMechanical Engineering, University of Toronto
  25. 1989
    General Motors of Canada ScholarshipGeneral Motors of Canada
  26. 1988
    NSERC Summer Research FellowshipMechanical Engineering, University of Toronto
  27. 1986
    J.W. Billes Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Toronto
  28. 1986
    Dean's Honour ListMechanical Engineering, University of Toronto

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    World Glaucoma Association
  2. 2021 - present
    World Glaucoma Association
  3. 2021
    World Glaucoma Association
  4. 2021 - present
    Executive Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  5. 2021 - present
    Department of Ophthalmology
  6. 2021 - present
    World Glaucoma Association
  7. 2019 - present
    Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  8. 2019 - 2021
    World Glaucoma Association
  9. 2019 - present
    World Glaucoma Association
  10. 2019 - present
    World Glaucoma Association
  11. 2018 - present
    American Academy of Ophthalmology
  12. 2017 - 2019
    World Glaucoma Association
  13. 2016 - 2017
    Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  14. 2016 - 2020
    Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  15. 2015 - 2017
    World Glaucoma Association
  16. 2015 - 2017
    American Academy of Ophthalmology
  17. 2015 - 2016
    Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  18. 2015 - present
    Department of Ophthalmology
  19. 2014 - 2015
    Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  20. 2014 - present
    American Academy of Ophthalmology
  21. 2013 - 2020
    Executive Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  22. 2013 - 2014
    Nominating Committee, American Glaucoma Society
  23. 2013
    Department of Ophthalmology Strategic Planning Committee
  24. 2011 - 2014
    Board of Directors, American Glaucoma Society
  25. 2011 - 2014
    Research Committee, American Glaucoma Society
  26. 2010 - 2019
    Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  27. 2010 - 2013
    Nominating Committee, American Glaucoma Society
  28. 2010 - 2012
    Program Committee, American Glaucoma Society
  29. 2009 - 2010
    Research Committee, American Glaucoma Society
  30. 2009 - 2010
    Strategic Planning Committee, World Glaucoma Association
  31. 2009 - present
    Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  32. 2008 - 2012
    Promulgation Committee, World Glaucoma Association
  33. 2008 - 2009
    American Glaucoma Society
  34. 2008
    Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  35. 2008 - present
    World Glaucoma Association
  36. 2007 - present
    Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  37. 2006 - 2018
    Associate Advisory Board, World Glaucoma Association
  38. 2006 - present
    American Glaucoma Society
  39. 2006 - present
    Association of International Glaucoma Societies
  40. 2004
    Residency Admissions Committee, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto
  41. 2003 - 2004
    PGY-5 Residents, Postgraduate Medical Education Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  42. 2003 - present
    American Academy of Ophthalmology
  43. 1999 - present
    Canadian Ophthalmological Society
  44. 1998 - 1999
    Fourth Year Medicine, Wightman-Berris Academy, University of Toronto
  45. 1997 - present
    Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  46. 1993 - present
    Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario
  47. 1989 - 1990
    Staff/Student Council, Fourth Year Mechanical Engineering Class, University of Toronto
  48.  
    Ph.D. Thesis Committee, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

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Research activities

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