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How to teach residents to teach and to select proper residents for this goal
Author(s) -
VASSILEVA P
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2009.2476.x
Subject(s) - accreditation , curriculum , medical education , graduate medical education , medicine , process (computing) , aptitude , value (mathematics) , professional development , residency training , psychology , pedagogy , computer science , developmental psychology , machine learning , operating system , continuing education
Purpose It is very important to promote the development of the academic ophthalmologist. Part of the curriculum of residency program should be designed for training in the academic sphere. Methods Some residents demonstrate verbal and personal characteristics which show an ability to teach. Apart from professional knowledge and skills they possess the aptitude to communicate and emotionally involve the listener. The ophthalmic educators should actively seek out such trainees, focus on them, analyze and improve their case presentations and clinical reports. Results It is advisable to include these individuals in medical student education from the beginning of their residency. In the late phase of their education the level of responsibility can gradually be increased to teaching new residents and taking part in post‐graduate programs. Throughout their ophthalmic residency they have to be continuously encouraged to pursue academic realization. An important aspect of this stimulation should be regular participation in various ophthalmologic events – both nationally and abroad. Conclusion It is essential to motivate the selected trainees to read journals so as to keep track of new developments in ophthalmology, medicine and public health. The next most important step is active involvement in the process of manuscript creation and publication. Exposure to excellency in education through short visits to accredited training centers and participation in “training for trainers” symposia would be beneficial for understanding the value of good teaching.