Improving Resident Proficiency in Strabismus Surgery

The teaching of strabismus surgery in ophthalmology is based on the resident first observing and then performing the required techniques in the operating room under direct supervision of a mentor. Strabismus surgery is usually assigned to junior residents prior to their performing intraocular surgery. Pediatric ophthalmologists are frequently the primary hands-on instructors of proper ophthalmic surgical techniques for novice students. Most of us willingly accept this responsibility, but often come to realize that all residents are not equal in surgical skills. Alternative teaching methods
Source: Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Source Type: research