Sub-specialization among Nigerian ophthalmologists: status, disposition and barriers

Musa, Kareem Olatunbosun; Idowu, Oluwatobi O; Aribaba, Olufisayo Temitayo; Salami, Monsurah Olabimpe; Onakoya, Adeola O; Akinsola, F B

doi:10.1007/s10792-022-02286-6

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“…The need for this is highlighted in two more recent articles on human resource in the region. 1,2 . We sought to assist in the improvement of the structure of ophthalmologists' training in the West African subregion.…”

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West African College of Surgeons Basic Ophthalmology Resource: Development and Initial Evaluation

Abdulsalam,

Ademola-Popoola,

Adenekan

et al. 2024

MRAJ

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Purpose: To describe the process of development of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) Basic Ophthalmology Educational Resource and to report the feedback from the first five cohorts to utilise the resource at the commencement of their training in ophthalmology. Methods: After initial meetings topics considered essential foundations for training in ophthalmology were identified. Faculty members subsequently searched the internet to identify suitable online open source learning materials relevant to each topic, which were then collated and cataloged. Where suitable quality learning materials could not be identified, materials were created or re-used from existing WACS courses. Following the creation of the resource, questions were developed for a summative assessment, taken by learners upon completion of the resource. Results: The resource went 'live' on 10th July 2019. As of March 2024, a total of 203 learners in 5 cohorts had completed the course. The feedback responses of 150 (74%) learners from the first 5 cohorts are described in this report. Regarding their overall assessment of the course, 64 (43%) learners rated the resource as very good', 63 (42%) as 'good', and 23 (15%) as 'satisfactory’. Most (>98%) respondents reported that the course met their expectations and that the content was relevant to their learning needs. Conclusion: The WACS Basic Ophthalmology Resource appears to be a valuable opportunity for acquiring foundational knowledge.

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West African College of Surgeons Basic Ophthalmology Resource: Development and Initial Evaluation

Abdulsalam,

Ademola-Popoola,

Adenekan

et al. 2024

MRAJ

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Ophthalmology Residency Training in Nigeria

Adewara¹,

Adeoye²,

Awe³

et al. 2023

Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal

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Introduction: Periodic evaluations are an indispensable part of any training programme. This study assessed ophthalmology residency training in Nigeria from the perspective of ophthalmology trainers. Materials and Methods: This was a nationwide web-based survey of ophthalmology trainers at the 30 institutions accredited by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria from April 2021 to June 2021. Trainers were invited to complete a Google form via E-mail and WhatsApp. Data were collected on the characteristics of trainers and the training programme. Results: One hundred and fifty-eight (71.2%) out of 222 trainers responded to the survey comprising 67 (42.4%) males and 91 (57.6%) females, amongst whom were 97 (61.4%) subspecialists. The mean age (±standard deviation) was 51.47 ± 8.61 years (range, 38–75 years). Most respondents rated human resources (trainers and support staff) as 'much more' than adequate (n = 30, 19%), the volume of surgery as 'less or much less' than adequate (n = 82, 51.9%), the conduct of examinations as 'good' or better than good (n = 120, 75.9%) and impact of emigration of ophthalmologists on training as 'very negative' (n = 36, 22.8%). Overall, 94 (59.4%) respondents rated the quality of training as 'good' or better than good. Respondents recommended improving funding and training resources, revising the current conduct of examinations, increasing the use of appropriate technology and improving remunerations and national security. Conclusions: The majority of ophthalmology trainers rated ophthalmology residency training in Nigeria as 'good' but rated 'volume of surgery' as inadequate for training. Recommendations were made to improve the quality of training, revise examination practices and reduce the negative impact of emigration.

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Sub-specialization among Nigerian ophthalmologists: status, disposition and barriers

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West African College of Surgeons Basic Ophthalmology Resource: Development and Initial Evaluation

West African College of Surgeons Basic Ophthalmology Resource: Development and Initial Evaluation

Ophthalmology Residency Training in Nigeria

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