Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmology medical student teaching: educational innovations, challenges, and future directions

Succar, Tony; Beaver, Hilary A.; Lee, Andrew G.

doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2021.03.011

Cited by 31 publications

(40 citation statements)

References 28 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Bianchi et al presented considerations and tips for the Italian medical education system under the new circumstances of COVID-19 [ 4 ]. While the COVID-19 outbreak has been one of the most significant challenges faced in the history of medical education, it has also provided an impetus to develop innovative teaching practices, bringing unprecedented success in allowing for medical students to continue their education, for instance, in ophthalmology, despite these challenges [ 5 ]. Different types of online courses are provided at present to develop and implement an effective learning process for medical students.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

E-Learning as a Factor Optimizing the Amount of Work Time Devoted to Preparing an Exam for Medical Program Students during the COVID-19 Epidemic Situation

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the learning and teaching processes, particularly in healthcare education and training, because of the principal position of the cutting-edge student–patient interaction. Replacing the traditional form of organization and implementation of knowledge evaluation with its web-based equivalent on an e-learning platform optimizes the whole didactic process not only for the unit carrying it out but, above all, for students. This research is focused on the effectiveness of the application of e-learning for computer-based knowledge evaluation and optimizing exam administration for students of medical sciences. The proposed approach is considered in two categories: from the perspective of the providers of the evaluation process, that is, the teaching unit; and the recipients of the evaluation process, that is, the students.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

E-Learning as a Factor Optimizing the Amount of Work Time Devoted to Preparing an Exam for Medical Program Students during the COVID-19 Epidemic Situation

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Ophthalmic educators all over the world have responded to this crisis with innovative, flexible, and timely action. 20 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Undergraduate Ophthalmology Teaching in Saudi Arabia: Assessment, Analysis, and Comparisons

Alselaimy¹,

ALBalawi²

2021

AMEP

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) considers ophthalmology a core curriculum subject for medical students. To date, there is no unified guideline assessing the efficacy of ophthalmology curricula in Saudi medical schools. Hence, we aimed to investigate the adequacy of undergraduate ophthalmology education in Saudi Arabia compared with the ICO guidelines. Methods In this cross-sectional study, an online questionnaire was distributed randomly to medical graduates in different Saudi medical schools. We reached 31 medical schools (public and private) in different regions of Saudi Arabia. Results From medical schools across Saudi Arabia, 317 participants were enrolled in the study. Our study outcomes followed the ICO guidelines in multiple areas, including having ophthalmology training during medical school (93.4%), ophthalmology course duration of 2 weeks (56.2%), necessary knowledge for patients’ referral (55.8%), competency in most basic ophthalmic skills, and participants receiving different teaching methods (theoretical lectures and clinical settings). In addition, 58.7% of the participants considered ophthalmology education a significant factor in choosing a future residency program. Conclusion In our study, most Saudi medical schools followed the ICO guidelines, as numerous graduates are competent in many basic ophthalmic skills. A structured national guideline must be established to ensure that future general practitioners can deal with ophthalmic patients and to establish a Saudi gold-standard eyesight health program.

show abstract

“…[ 4 ] Postgraduate and Fellowship training has taken a hit over the past year, and we need to safeguard this important fabric of teaching the next generation by closely monitoring their progress in these trying times. [ 5 ]…”

Section: Short-term Impactmentioning

confidence: 99%

Waves of COVID-19 on the sands of time: Impact on Indian ophthalmology

Basu

Das

2021

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmology medical student teaching: educational innovations, challenges, and future directions

Cited by 31 publications

References 28 publications

E-Learning as a Factor Optimizing the Amount of Work Time Devoted to Preparing an Exam for Medical Program Students during the COVID-19 Epidemic Situation

E-Learning as a Factor Optimizing the Amount of Work Time Devoted to Preparing an Exam for Medical Program Students during the COVID-19 Epidemic Situation

Undergraduate Ophthalmology Teaching in Saudi Arabia: Assessment, Analysis, and Comparisons

Waves of COVID-19 on the sands of time: Impact on Indian ophthalmology

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About