Empowering Ophthalmic Educators Worldwide

1. The ICO Teaching the Teachers William C. Felch, Jr. Chief Executive Officer, International Council of Ophthalmology International Agenda for the Prevention of Blindness, 9th General Assembly September 19, 2012 | Hyderabad, India

2. International Council of Ophthalmology Membership: The Global Ophthalmic Community ~80 National Ophthalmic Societies ~30 International Subspecialty Societies Supranational Organizations CollaboratingOrganizations WHO IAPB AOI INGOs APAO MEACO PAAO SOE Commitments Education Eye Care Delivery Leadership and Society Development Programs Supported by the ICO Foundation, Member Organizations, and the income from WOCs

3. Mission of the ICO The International Council of Ophthalmology works with ophthalmologic societies and others to enhance ophthalmic education and improve access to the highest quality eye care in order to preserve, restore and enhance vision for the people of the world.

4. ICO Educational Programs Traditional: • World Ophthalmology Congress • Examinations Basic Science Clinical Sciences Advanced Exam New Foundation Exam (2012) • Fellowships (from developing countries) ICO International Fellowships (three months: 585 since 2000) ICO/Helmerich Fellowships ICO/Fred Hollows Fellowships (2012)

5. ICO Educational Programs • Support for Regional Training Centers In Slovenia, Beijing, Nigeria, Cameroon • CME/CPD Guidelines and Support for Societies Visiting Professors

6. Evolution of ICO Commitments International Council of Ophthalmology Education Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss Improve Access to Quality Eye Care

7. Evolution of ICO Commitments International Council of Ophthalmology Eye Care Delivery Education Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss Improve Access to Quality Eye Care

8. Evolution of ICO Commitments Society and Leadership Development International Council of Ophthalmology Eye Care Delivery Education Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss Improve Access to Quality Eye Care

9. Evolution of ICO Commitments Society and Leadership Development International Council of Ophthalmology Teaching the Teachers Eye Care Delivery Education Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss Improve Access to Quality Eye Care

10. ICO Teaching the Teachers • Helping ophthalmic educators become better teachers will result in • More effective educational programs • Better trained ophthalmologists and eye care professionals worldwide • Better Patient Care

11. Improving Educational Effectiveness • Modern Teaching Methods • Principles of Adult Learning • Curriculum Development • Tools and Resources • Teaching Methods and Methods of Assessment

12. Program Directors Courses Tina, Bill, I corrected the 2012 RPD course statement since those are no longer in the future, but have taken place. Focus • Curriculum Development • Assessment • Methods of Instruction • Competency Measurement History • 2011: 19 Program Directors Courses in 15 countries • 2012: Program Directors Courses held in Portoroz, Slovenia; Helsinki, Finland; and Nanjing, China • 2012: Training the Trainers Course for Allied Health Personnel held in Islamabad, Pakistan

13. Regional Conferences for Ophthalmic Educators • Most effective ways to teach: • Ophthalmology Residents • Subspecialty Fellows • Allied Eye Care Personnel • Medical Students • Continuing Professional Development

14. Regional Conferences for Ophthalmic Educators • Co-Sponsored with National and Supranational Societies: • Interactive Workshops • Discussion Groups • Modern Theory: Evidence-based Education • Methods and Tools • Develop Relationships with Peers • Raising the Global Level of Eye Care Region by Region • Also, World Ophthalmic Education Colloquium at WOC and programs at supranational meetings

15. A Work in Progress • Goal is to maximize the knowledge and experience of colleagues from a region • Group like-minded people with dedication to to education to share their experiences on a routine basis • Stimulate and support ongoing collaboration among educators, special interest groups • Apply learning and demonstrate output

16. International Curricula • Standardized Outline • Customizable for Adaptation and Translatability • Enduring Value for all Regions • For Residents, Allied Care Providers, Medical Students, and CME (2006) • For Ophthalmic Assistants (2009) and Refractive Error (2011) • Updated Curriculum for Residents (2011) • For Subspecialty Training (2012-2013)

17. Assessment Tools: ICO-OSCARs Ophthalmology Surgical Comprehensive Assessment Rubrics (ICO-OSCAR) • Standardized, internationally-valid and translatable tools to teach and assess an ophthalmologist’s competence in performing surgery: • Lateral Tarsal Strip • Extracapsular Cataract Extraction • Phacoemulsification • Small Incision Cataract Surgery • Strabismus

18. Online Educational Resources • World Ophthalmic Residency Development (WORD – 2008) • Center for Ophthalmic Educators (2012)and Ophthalmic Educators Letter educators.icoph.org Curricula, Tools, Resources, and Interactive Courses • Connections: Share Ideas and Collaborate • Enable Students and Teachers to Connect Efficiently and Economically • Online Course in Web-Based Teaching (2012) • Other Online Courses and Tools for Teachers (2013-2014) • Webinar Network: ophthalmologywebinars.blogspot.com.ar

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20. Summary To improve the quality of eye care, both regionally and worldwide, the ICO is working to teach the teachers. Programs include: • Courses for residency program directors • Regional conferences for ophthalmic educators and WOC • Curricula for ophthalmologists, subspecialists, allied eye care personnel and medical students • Center for Ophthalmic Educators (educators.icoph.org) • OSCAR and tools for teachers • Online courses • Webinar network

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