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International Council of Ophthalmology Examinations

International Council of Ophthalmology Examinations. An Introduction to the Foundation Formative Assessment. Foundation Formative Assessment 2013. A unique learning and assessment tool for ophthalmologists at the start of their career. ICO Examinations and Assessments - the background.

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International Council of Ophthalmology Examinations

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  1. International Council of Ophthalmology Examinations An Introduction to the Foundation Formative Assessment www.icoexams.org

  2. Foundation Formative Assessment 2013 A unique learning and assessment tool for ophthalmologists at the start of their career www.icoexams.org

  3. ICO Examinations and Assessments- the background • Since 1994 • 70 countries • 120 centres • 3500 examinations • 2500 candidates each year • Cost depends on the GNIPC www.icoexams.org

  4. ICO Examinations • Foundation Assessment from 2013 1st Year or earlier About an 85% pass rate (Criterion Referenced) 84 Questions • Standard Examinations Basic Science 2hrs 80 Questions 2nd/3rd Year Optics & Refraction 1 hr 30 Questions 2nd/3rd Year Clinical Sciences 4 hrs 200 Questions 3rd/4th Year 55-60% Pass Rate (Norm Referenced) • Advanced (FICO) Examination 4th Year 3 hrs onwards ? 50% pass rate (Criterion Referenced) www.icoexams.org

  5. 2013 Foundation Assessment Can be taken:- • Prior to Ophthalmology or 1st year in training • Only online Essentials • Syllabus: Essentials of ophthalmology • Open access on nearly any computer. • No monitoring • Security features • Instant results on completion www.icoexams.org

  6. Books, a computer/web browser can be used while the assessment is being taken www.icoexams.org

  7. Foundation Assessment • 84 Questions (Open Access 24/7) • 6 groups: (16-18% of total each group) • 14 questions per group • 20+ mins per question TOTAL POSSIBLE TIME = 28 hours www.icoexams.org

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  10. Sample Question 1 Concerning the testing visual acuity in adults, which of the following statements are true and which are false? • 1. If a patient only sees at 20 feet a Snellen letter that should be seen at 100 feet, the visual acuity is 20/100. • 2. The Snellen letter B is easier to resolve than L because it is more familiar to those with English as a first language. • 3. For the best corrected visual acuity in a patient with an abnormal head posture, the visual acuity should be tested only with the head in the “straight ahead” position. • 4. If testing with a pinhole gives worse visual acuity than without it, a central scotoma is a likely diagnosis. TRUE False FALSE TRUE www.icoexams.org

  11. The Confidence Indicator For each of the 4 options for each question, the candidate has to decide how sure they are that their answer is correct. • If they mark 3 (very sure) they gain 3 of lose 3, if right or wrong. • If they mark 2 they gain or lose 2 marks. • If they mark 1, they may gain 1, if correct, score Nil if incorrect www.icoexams.org

  12. Confidence indicator example from Sample question 1 • Candidate’s • Answer +3 +3 +2 -3 TOTAL +5 www.icoexams.org

  13. Concerning the slit lamp image shown, which of the following statements are true and which are false? • 1. It shows a one-piece Intraocular lens. • 2. The posterior capsulorhexis is perfectly axial. • 3. The fundus reflex is abnormal. • 4. There is a re-growth of lens fibres. Sample Question 2 TRUE FALSE FALSE TRUE www.icoexams.org

  14. The video in Q52 is a “slowed down” image of the eye movements of a 12 year old boy with an acquired disorder of his ventricle, horizontal and rotary (torsional) eye movements. Concerning this patient’s nystagmus, which of the following statements are true and which are false? • 1. He has a tumour in the region of the optic chiasm. • 2. Ependymoma is the most common pathology. • 3. The eye movements in the this patient are pendular. • 4. He is likely to be blind. TRUE FALSE TRUE FALSE If the video cannot be viewed: it shows vertical and rotary (“See-saw”) nystagmus. Sample Question 3 www.icoexams.org

  15. Approximately what the payment page looks like

  16. What the groups page looks like

  17. You will have started When you click the box!

  18. A question. You have up to 20 minutes to answer The clock is ticking!

  19. You have answered the previous question and you can pause before continuing

  20. Click the box to move to the next group

  21. Results • The trainer can decide which level you should achieve Successful completion:- A*, A, B, C, And:- F------ You can take it again if you need a higher grade Good Luck! www.icoexams.org

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