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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

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Surgical Teaching AwardDepartment of Ophthalmology
  2. 2024
    Clinician Scientist LecturerAmerican Glaucoma Society
  3. 2022
    Silver FellowAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  4. 2019
    Senior Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  5. 2015
    The Ronald Lowe MedalANZGIG - Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Interest Group
  6. 2012
    Achievement Award 2012American Academy of Ophthalmology
  7. 2011
    Young Clinician Scientist AwardWorld Glaucoma Association
  8. 2010
    Who's Who in AmericaAwarding Organization
  9. 2009
    Best Doctors in AmericaAwarding Organization
  10. 2008
    Young Physician Scientist AwardAmerican Glaucoma Society
  11. 2008
    Robert & Helen Schaub Special Scholar AwardResearch to Prevent Blindness
  12. 2007
    Top Ten Paper, "Circadian Variation in Aqueous Outflow Facility in Young Healthy Adults"American Glaucoma Society
  13. 2007
    Clinician Scientist AwardAmerican Glaucoma Society
  14. 2005
    Fellow of the YearDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Diego
  15. 2004
    Dr. Michael Shea Award-Best Resident AwardSt. Michael's Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto
  16. 2004
    Dr. Sigmund Vaile Award-Best Resident AwardMount Sinai Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto
  17. 2002
    Alumni Award-Best Resident Research Paper, "Novel Glaucoma Drainage Implant"Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto
  18. 1999
    Wilkinson ScholarshipDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto
  19. 1997
    Meloche-Monnex ScholarshipCanadian Council of Professional Engineers
  20. 1996
    Samuel Castrilli AwardFaculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
  21. 1996
    MRC Summer Research ScholarshipFaculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
  22. 1995
    Honours StandingFaculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
  23. 1993
    1967 Science and Engineering ScholarshipNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
  24. 1993
    Honours StandingMechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  25. 1989
    ScholarshipGeneral Motors of Canada
  26. 1989
    J.A. Findlay ScholarshipMechanical Engineering, University of Toronto
  27. 1989
    General Motors of Canada ScholarshipGeneral Motors of Canada
  28. 1988
    NSERC Summer Research FellowshipMechanical Engineering, University of Toronto
  29. 1986
    J.W. Billes Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Toronto
  30. 1986
    Dean's Honour ListMechanical Engineering, University of Toronto

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    TreasurerWorld Glaucoma Association
  2. 2021 - present
    Co-Chair, World Glaucoma Congress 2023 - Program Planning CommitteeWorld Glaucoma Association
  3. 2021
    Associate TreasurerWorld Glaucoma Association
  4. 2021 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  5. 2021 - present
    Research ChairDepartment of Ophthalmology
  6. 2021 - present
    Executive Committee MemberWorld Glaucoma Association
  7. 2019 - present
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  8. 2019 - 2021
    World Glaucoma Congress 2021, Program Co-ChairWorld Glaucoma Association
  9. 2019 - present
    Chair, Statutes CommitteeWorld Glaucoma Association
  10. 2019 - present
    Member, Board of GovernorsWorld Glaucoma Association
  11. 2018 - present
    Member, Ophthalmic Technology Assessment CommitteeAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  12. 2017 - 2019
    World Glaucoma Congress 2019, Program Co-ChairWorld Glaucoma Association
  13. 2016 - 2017
    PresidentMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  14. 2016 - 2020
    ChairClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  15. 2015 - 2017
    World Glaucoma Congress 2017, Program Co-ChairWorld Glaucoma Association
  16. 2015 - 2017
    Glaucoma Subspecialty Day Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  17. 2015 - 2016
    President ElectMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  18. 2015 - present
    Fellowship DirectorDepartment of Ophthalmology
  19. 2014 - 2015
    SecretaryMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  20. 2014 - present
    Basic and Clinical Science Course Sec. 10: Glaucoma, Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  21. 2013 - 2020
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  22. 2013 - 2014
    ChairNominating Committee, American Glaucoma Society
  23. 2013
    ChairDepartment of Ophthalmology Strategic Planning Committee
  24. 2011 - 2014
    MemberBoard of Directors, American Glaucoma Society
  25. 2011 - 2014
    ChairResearch Committee, American Glaucoma Society
  26. 2010 - 2019
    Board of DirectorsMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  27. 2010 - 2013
    MemberNominating Committee, American Glaucoma Society
  28. 2010 - 2012
    MemberProgram Committee, American Glaucoma Society
  29. 2009 - 2010
    MemberResearch Committee, American Glaucoma Society
  30. 2009 - 2010
    Co-ChairStrategic Planning Committee, World Glaucoma Association
  31. 2009 - present
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  32. 2008 - 2012
    Co-ChairPromulgation Committee, World Glaucoma Association
  33. 2008 - 2009
    Member, Strategic Planning CommitteeAmerican Glaucoma Society
  34. 2008
    MemberMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  35. 2008 - present
    MemberWorld Glaucoma Association
  36. 2007 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  37. 2006 - 2018
    MemberAssociate Advisory Board, World Glaucoma Association
  38. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican Glaucoma Society
  39. 2006 - present
    MemberAssociation of International Glaucoma Societies
  40. 2004
    MemberResidency Admissions Committee, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto
  41. 2003 - 2004
    RepresentativePGY-5 Residents, Postgraduate Medical Education Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  42. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  43. 1999 - present
    MemberCanadian Ophthalmological Society
  44. 1998 - 1999
    Hospital RepresentativeFourth Year Medicine, Wightman-Berris Academy, University of Toronto
  45. 1997 - present
    MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  46. 1993 - present
    MemberAssociation of Professional Engineers of Ontario
  47. 1989 - 1990
    RepresentativeStaff/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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