Teaching & Training the Next Generation of Eye Surgeons: Challenges and Possible Solutions

Ophthalmology is one of the exciting sub-specialties of medical science with continued change and advancement in the field of investigations (tools) and micro-surgical techniques. Surgical training and transfer of surgical skills of new techniques to ophthalmology residents and newer generations of...

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Main Authors: Suresh K. Pandey, Vidushi Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.7869/djo.425
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description Ophthalmology is one of the exciting sub-specialties of medical science with continued change and advancement in the field of investigations (tools) and micro-surgical techniques. Surgical training and transfer of surgical skills of new techniques to ophthalmology residents and newer generations of ophthalmologists is the need of the hour. Unfortunately, surgical training of ophthalmology residents in India and several developing countries in most of the residency programs has not kept pace with these advances. A transformation of the mindset, focus and curriculum of ophthalmic surgery alone can prepare the new generation of ophthalmology residents to be competent world leaders in this field. In the fast paced hi-tech world of modern ophthalmology, this is the least that we owe our trainees
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Teaching & Training the Next Generation of Eye Surgeons: Challenges and Possible Solutions
Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
ophthalmic training in india
phaco training during residency
training for young ophthalmologists
leadership in ophthalmology
title Teaching & Training the Next Generation of Eye Surgeons: Challenges and Possible Solutions
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phaco training during residency
training for young ophthalmologists
leadership in ophthalmology
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