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01 · ABSTRACT

Abstract

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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02 · PUBLICATION RECORD

Article details

JournalMedical Research Archives
IssueVol 12 No 5 (2024): MAY ISSUE, Issue 5, VOl.12
SectionResearch Articles
Published26 May 2024
DOI10.18103/mra.v12i5.5223
ISSN2375-1924
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A O Adio

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Akwesi Ahmed

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Stephen Akafo

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Sade Akinsola

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Bruce Allan

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Femi Babalola

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Sola Bob-Egbe

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Jimi Coker

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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William Dean

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Edith Dogbe

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Ros Duhs

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Vincent Ekpe

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Kirsty Hall

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Fatima Kyari

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Pat Lockley

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Evelyn Mensah

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Caleb Mpyet

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Ian E Murdoch

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Eleni Nikita

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Bade Ogundipe

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Joshua Owoeye

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Manish Raval

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Ashwin Reddy

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Elsie Samaila

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Dawn Sim

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Mina Sotiriou

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Paul Sullivan

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Ok Thaller

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Eno Udongo

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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Claire Walker

West African College of Surgeons ophthalmology training group

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