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Ophthalmology ppt
This document provides an overview of the field of ophthalmology. It discusses the 8 subspecialties, routine work including clinics, laser procedures, and minor/day surgeries. It outlines the advantages of ophthalmology such as working with all age groups and quick advances in the field. The disadvantages include a highly competitive and long learning curve. It details the prerequisites, training program under the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, application process, selection criteria, 4-year program assessment, opportunities for international fellowships and elective rotations.
Ophthalmology ppt
- 1. Toward The RealLife 2 Ophthalmology Ophthalmology Ophthalmology Ahmad Adnan Albar , M.D.
- 2. Introduction Ophthalmology Subspecialties : 8 Ourroutine : clinics Laser Minor procedure Surgery ( mostly day care )
- 3. Why Ophthalmology ? Advantages: Medical and surgical All age group clinic base - no rounds Quick advances One man show Good income ( private ) Good lifestyle e.g.On call Few emergency
- 4. Disadvantages: Highlycompetitive Depressing in the start Very delicate and long learning curve surgeries Long learning curve for clinical skills Busy clinics
- 5. Prerequisite Good fine motorskills Adequate hand/eye/foot coordination Stereoscopic depth perception A degree of ambidexterity
- 6. Ophthalmology Training Saudi Boardof Ophthalmology Abroad : US Canada Europe
- 7. Saudi Board ofOphthalmology Under umbrella of SCFHS 3 programs : Central Region + KSUF Western Region Eastern Region + KFUF
- 8. Application Through SCFHS website Eachprogram has separate selection exam
- 9. Criteria for Selection 50%on SLE score 30% on selection exam 20% others
- 10. The program 4 yearsall in ophthalmology Start on October Assessment : Training program Monthly evaluation OSPE Yearly promotion exam SCFHS Part 1 Part 2 ( written + oral exam )
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- 12. Elective Rotation In Jeddah KAUH NGH
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