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  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Professions

Background:

  • The British & Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS) sought to validate its updated orthoptic curriculum.
  • Understanding the expectations placed on newly qualified orthoptists is crucial for effective training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the alignment between the updated BIOS orthoptic curriculum and the practical expectations of the profession for early-career orthoptists.
  • To gather insights from practicing BIOS members on essential skills and knowledge for new graduates.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was distributed to all practicing BIOS members.
  • The survey comprised 35 questions across five domains: professional behavior, foundational knowledge, investigation, management, and research/literature skills.
  • Data analysis considered respondents' working environment, experience, region, and teaching involvement.

Main Results:

  • A total of 325 orthoptists provided usable data, with 265 submitting full datasets.
  • Respondents indicated that orthoptists often need to exercise significant autonomy and responsibility early in their careers.
  • Broad consensus existed on core orthoptic topics, with more variation in peripheral areas; experienced orthoptists placed higher value on broader medical aspects.

Conclusions:

  • The study confirmed a generally good match between current undergraduate orthoptic training and industry expectations for new graduates.
  • Orthoptic training must equip graduates with the skills for a high degree of professional autonomy from the outset.
  • Targeted continuing professional development (CPD) may be beneficial for orthoptists at different career stages.