Ophthalmology resident surgical training: Can we do better?

In ophthalmology, surgical skills training is challenging for both teachers and residents. Teaching in an operating room is complicated by the fact that the attending faculty member is primarily an observer with limited ability to prevent surgical complications. With the recent modifications in resi...

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Published inSaudi journal of ophthalmology Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 159 - 162
Main Author Alfawaz, Abdullah M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Saudi Arabia Elsevier B.V 01.04.2019
Elsevier
Subjects
Ophthalmology education
Residency
Surgical training
Training
Training
Residency
Ophthalmology education
Surgical training
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Summary:In ophthalmology, surgical skills training is challenging for both teachers and residents. Teaching in an operating room is complicated by the fact that the attending faculty member is primarily an observer with limited ability to prevent surgical complications. With the recent modifications in residency curricula which include virtual reality surgical simulation and wet labs, the technical skills and clinical judgment can be taught and assessed without exposing the patient to extra risk. In this review, guidelines are suggested to improve the process of training during residency and they can be applied to all ophthalmic surgical training.
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ISSN:1319-4534
2542-6680
DOI:10.1016/j.sjopt.2018.11.009