The ICO Teaching the Teachers William C. Felch, Jr. Chief Executive Officer, International Council of Ophthalmology International Agenda for the Prevention of Blindness, 9 th General Assembly September 19, 2012 | Hyderabad, India

Collaborating Organizations WHO IAPB AOI INGOs Supranational Organizations APAO MEACO PAAO SOE Commitments Education Eye Care Delivery Leadership and Society Development Membership: The Global Ophthalmic Community ~80 National Ophthalmic Societies ~30 International Subspecialty Societies International Council of Ophthalmology Programs Supported by the ICO Foundation, Member Organizations, and the income from WOCs

Mission of the ICO The International Council of Ophthalmology works with ophthalmologic societies and others to enhance ophthalmic education and improve access to the highest quality eye care in order to preserve, restore and enhance vision for the people of the world.

ICO Educational Programs Traditional: World Ophthalmology Congress Examinations Basic Science Clinical Sciences Advanced Exam New Foundation Exam (2012) Fellowships (from developing countries) ICO International Fellowships (three months: 585 since 2000) ICO/Helmerich Fellowships ICO/Fred Hollows Fellowships (2012)

ICO Educational Programs Support for Regional Training Centers In Slovenia, Beijing, Nigeria, Cameroon CME/CPD Guidelines and Support for Societies Visiting Professors

Evolution of ICO Commitments Improve Access to Quality Eye Care Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss Education International Council of Ophthalmology

Evolution of ICO Commitments Improve Access to Quality Eye Care Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss Education Eye Care Delivery International Council of Ophthalmology

Evolution of ICO Commitments Improve Access to Quality Eye Care Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss Education Eye Care Delivery International Council of Ophthalmology Society and Leadership Development

Evolution of ICO Commitments Improve Access to Quality Eye Care Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss Education Eye Care Delivery International Council of Ophthalmology Society and Leadership Development Teaching the Teachers

ICO Teaching the Teachers Helping ophthalmic educators become better teachers will result in More effective educational programs Better trained ophthalmologists and eye care professionals worldwide Better Patient Care

Improving Educational Effectiveness Modern Teaching Methods Principles of Adult Learning Curriculum Development Tools and Resources Teaching Methods and Methods of Assessment

Program Directors Courses Focus Curriculum Development Assessment Methods of Instruction Competency Measurement History 2011: 19 Program Directors Courses in 15 countries 2012: Program Directors Courses held in Portoroz, Slovenia; Helsinki, Finland; and Nanjing, China 2012: Training the Trainers Course for Allied Health Personnel held in Islamabad, Pakistan Tina, Bill, I corrected the 2012 RPD course statement since those are no longer in the future, but have taken place.

Regional Conferences for Ophthalmic Educators Most effective ways to teach: Ophthalmology Residents Subspecialty Fellows Allied Eye Care Personnel Medical Students Continuing Professional Development

Regional Conferences for Ophthalmic Educators Co-Sponsored with National and Supranational Societies: Interactive Workshops Discussion Groups Modern Theory: Evidence-based Education Methods and Tools Develop Relationships with Peers Raising the Global Level of Eye Care Region by Region Also, World Ophthalmic Education Colloquium at WOC and programs at supranational meetings

A Work in Progress Goal is to maximize the knowledge and experience of colleagues from a region Group like-minded people with dedication to to education to share their experiences on a routine basis Stimulate and support ongoing collaboration among educators, special interest groups Apply learning and demonstrate output

International Curricula Standardized Outline Customizable for Adaptation and Translatability Enduring Value for all Regions For Residents, Allied Care Providers, Medical Students, and CME (2006) For Ophthalmic Assistants (2009) and Refractive Error (2011) Updated Curriculum for Residents (2011) For Subspecialty Training ( )

Assessment Tools: ICO-OSCARs Ophthalmology Surgical Comprehensive Assessment Rubrics (ICO-OSCAR) Standardized, internationally-valid and translatable tools to teach and assess an ophthalmologist’s competence in performing surgery:  Lateral Tarsal Strip  Extracapsular Cataract Extraction  Phacoemulsification  Small Incision Cataract Surgery  Strabismus

Online Educational Resources World Ophthalmic Residency Development (WORD – 2008) Center for Ophthalmic Educators (2012) and Ophthalmic Educators Letter educators.icoph.org Curricula, Tools, Resources, and Interactive Courses  Connections: Share Ideas and Collaborate  Enable Students and Teachers to Connect Efficiently and Economically Online Course in Web-Based Teaching (2012) Other Online Courses and Tools for Teachers ( ) Webinar Network: ophthalmologywebinars.blogspot.com.ar

Center for Ophthalmic Educators

Summary To improve the quality of eye care, both regionally and worldwide, the ICO is working to teach the teachers. Programs include: Courses for residency program directors Regional conferences for ophthalmic educators and WOC Curricula for ophthalmologists, subspecialists, allied eye care personnel and medical students Center for Ophthalmic Educators (educators.icoph.org) OSCAR and tools for teachers Online courses Webinar network

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