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A regional course to update the practicing specialist.

J W Bettman, J L Keltner, B E Spivey

    Ophthalmology
    |April 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This ophthalmology course offers updated medical knowledge and skills for practicing specialists. It is designed to systematically improve healthcare delivery by updating basic specialty knowledge and skills.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Medical Education

    Background:

    • Practicing ophthalmologists not affiliated with medical centers require updated training.
    • Existing postgraduate courses may not systematically address fundamental knowledge and skills.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and present a comprehensive continuing education course in ophthalmology.
    • To provide practicing specialists with new information and essential skills.
    • To systematically update basic ophthalmology knowledge and skills for improved healthcare delivery.

    Main Methods:

    • Collaboration between four medical centers to design the course curriculum.
    • An 8-session, 2-day course format scheduled over a two-year cycle.
    • Sessions held on Fridays and Saturdays to minimize practice disruption (4 days/year).

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    Main Results:

    • The course offers a structured approach to updating ophthalmology knowledge and skills.
    • It targets specialists outside of academic medical centers.
    • The format is designed for minimal impact on clinical practice.

    Conclusions:

    • This postgraduate course provides a systematic update in ophthalmology.
    • It aims to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery by improving specialist knowledge and skills.
    • The flexible scheduling makes advanced training accessible to busy practitioners.