Dr. Carter Lim

Instructor

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Biography

Carter Lim is a resident trainee in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of British Columbia. He holds a Bachelor of Medical Sciences from Western University and a Medical Doctorate from the University of Ottawa. His areas of expertise include ophthalmology, imaging, teleophthalmology, glaucoma, and cataract surgery. Dr. Lim is currently working with optical coherence tomography and is interested in collaborating with clinical researchers, statisticians, and epidemiologists to study telemedicine and access to care for marginalized communities. He is passionate about improving health data accessibility in these settings.

Research Interests

Ophthalmology Imaging Teleophthalmology Glaucoma Cataract

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.