Medical Schools’ Ophthalmology Course: An Appraisal by Ophthalmology Residents

Al-Najmi, Yahya; Subki, Ahmed Hussein; Alzaidi, Nazih Suwalih; Butt, Nadeem Shafique; Alsammahi, Alaa; Madani, Firas Mohamed; Alsallum, Mohammed Saad; Alharbi, Rakan; Alhibshi, Nizar

doi:10.2147/ijgm.s330044

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“…Moreover, another study conducted in Saudi Arabia showed that the ophthalmology curricula did not adequately cover 35.8% of the basic portion, 61.3% of the clinical portion, 26.4% of common diseases, and 39.6% of common emergencies. More than 80% of the participating residents expressed that the ophthalmology course needs to be improved, regarding effectiveness most of them considered that the course is not helpful in familiarizing future general practitioners with ophthalmic emergencies and diseases, overall ophthalmology curricula required a significant improvement [ 9 ]. In another study conducted in Saudi Arabia, out of the 145 invitees, 120 (82.8%) responded.…”

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Assessment of Ophthalmology Teaching and its Impact on the Choice of Future Specialties Among Medical Students of Jazan University

Abuallut,

Hurissi,

Abuageelah

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background: Ophthalmology is essential for primary and specialty care physicians, as eye complaints are common, accounting for a sizable proportion of general practice consultations and emergency department visits. Fundamental ophthalmology knowledge is also relevant to other specialty fields. Thus, medical schools must provide effective undergraduate curricula to teach students about salient points, visual examination skills, emergency recognition, and referral indications. The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) has set guidelines that medical students should imbibe to become proficient in ophthalmology. However, there have been no recent investigations evaluating undergraduate ophthalmology education at Jazan University's Faculty of Medicine. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the curriculum at Jazan University to the ICO's requirements for undergraduate medical education. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted with both male and female student participants enrolled in an ophthalmology course at Jazan University's Faculty of Medicine. Following IRB approval, the questionnaire was distributed on social media to assess if Jazan University's undergraduate ophthalmology curriculum complies with ICO standards. Results: The study included a diverse sample of 322 participants, predominantly consisting of female students (n=178, 55.3%). The participants' ages ranged from 22 to 36 years, with the majority falling within the 24-25 year age range (n=173, 53.7%). Regarding academic performance, (n=117, 36.3%) of participants had a GPA of less than 4, while 66 (20.5%) had a GPA between 4.76 and 5.00. Among the respondents, 31 (9.6%) indicated having no exposure to ophthalmology, while 117 (36.3%) felt they had insufficient exposure. A considerable percentage of participants expressed competence in various areas, such as obtaining ocular history (n=113, 35.1%), testing visual acuity (n=201, 62.4%), and examining extraocular motility (n=201, 62.4%). In total, 98 participants (30.4%) expressed an interest in ophthalmology, while the majority (n=224, 69.6%) were not interested. Conclusion: Essential improvements include increasing hands-on clinical experience, small-group learning, exposure across academic years, and early mentorship. Developing competency-based curricula aligned with ICO guidelines could significantly strengthen education. Better training quality and exposure will equip students with the necessary skills, boost confidence, and potentially expand the ophthalmology workforce.

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Assessment of Ophthalmology Teaching and its Impact on the Choice of Future Specialties Among Medical Students of Jazan University

Abuallut,

Hurissi,

Abuageelah

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…As a result of these factors, 59% of ocular assessments in the Emergency Department are deemed inadequate 4 . These factors have led to a compounding cycle of increasing reliance on specialist assessment, reduced non-specialist competence, and reduced engagement in medical education 5 .…”

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Terson Syndrome Diagnosed by Ocular Point of Care Ultrasound on the Medical Floor

Johnson

2024

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In acute care environments, accurately assessing complications of intracranial pathology can be challenging. Ocular complications in acute intracranial disease are not consistently evaluated despite their high morbidity. We report on a case of monocular diplopia in a 63-year-old man with traumatic brain injury with localized hemorrhage. Ocular point of care ultrasound (POCUS) identified features of vitreous hemorrhage in one globe, leading to a diagnosis of syndrome and a timely referral to ophthalmology. This finding was made on the medical floor days after the initial presentation during rehabilitation when was not possible, and vitreous hemorrhage had not been identified on presentation. syndrome is a seldom discussed but important complication of intracranial hemorrhage generally associated with poor patient outcomes. Ocular POCUS can provide a useful alternative in assessing ocular complications of acute intracranial disease on the medical floor, particularly when the practicalities of performing are challenged.

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