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The Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP): a personal view.

M L Rubin1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida, School of Medicine, Gainesville.

Survey of Ophthalmology
|January 1, 1988
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The Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) evolved from a 1960s residency exam to a national standard. It became a unified exam in 1980, integral to ophthalmic training and continuing education.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical Education
  • Professional Assessment

Background:

  • The Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) originated as an evaluative tool for residents.
  • Its development traces back to the early 1960s at the University of Florida.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the historical evolution of the OKAP.
  • To highlight its integration into national ophthalmic training and continuing education.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of the OKAP's development and adoption.
  • Analysis of its incorporation into professional ophthalmology organizations.

Main Results:

  • The first national OKAP examination occurred in May 1968, with broad participation.

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  • The OKAP was integrated into the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology's Continuing Education program.
  • In 1980, the OKAP merged with the American Board of Ophthalmology exam, creating a unified national assessment.

    • Conclusions:

    • The OKAP has become a cornerstone of ophthalmic education and assessment in the U.S.A.
    • Its historical trajectory demonstrates a successful integration into professional development pathways.