Open AccessCurrent Status of Ophthalmology Residency Training in China: The Experience From Well-Structured Centers Around the Country
Author(s) -
Ye Elaine Wang,
Chuan Zhang,
Angela C Chen,
Stacy L. Pineles,
Jing Hou
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
asia-pacific journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.163
H-Index - 20
ISSN - 2162-0989
DOI - 10.1097/apo.0000000000000284
Subject(s) - standardization , accreditation , china , medical education , residency training , curriculum , medicine , training (meteorology) , quality (philosophy) , ophthalmology , family medicine , psychology , political science , continuing education , geography , pedagogy , philosophy , epistemology , meteorology , law
Chinese ophthalmology residency training is continuously evolving with an emphasis on standardization. In this article, we assess the current status of ophthalmology residency training in China compared with that in the United States through analysis of literature review and onsite data collection. We comprehensively review various aspects of the residency training structure in China, including accreditation, resident selection, clinical and surgical curricula, research requirements, and evaluation. Our report demonstrates significant regional differences among training programs due to the lack of a national standard, resulting in varying competencies of graduating Chinese ophthalmology residents. The Chinese ophthalmology community is determined to improve the standardization process and quality of training for their ophthalmologists, an important goal that will facilitate international fellowship studies, exchange scholars, and research collaboration.