The ICO Teaching the Teachers
William C. Felch, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, International Council of Ophthalmology
International Agenda for the Prevention of Blindness, 9th General Assembly
September 19, 2012 | Hyderabad, India
International Council of Ophthalmology
Membership: The
Global Ophthalmic
Community
~80 National
Ophthalmic Societies
~30 International
Subspecialty Societies
Supranational
Organizations
Collaborating
Organizations
WHO
APAO
IAPB
MEACO
AOI
PAAO
INGOs
SOE
Commitments
Education
Eye Care Delivery
Leadership and Society
Development
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
International Council
of Ophthalmology
Education
Improve Access to
Quality Eye Care
Prevent Avoidable
Blindness and Vision Loss
Evolution of ICO Commitments
International Council
of Ophthalmology
Eye Care Delivery
Education
Improve Access to
Quality Eye Care
Prevent Avoidable
Blindness and Vision Loss
Evolution of ICO Commitments
International Council
of Ophthalmology
Society and Leadership
Development
Eye Care Delivery
Education
Improve Access to
Quality Eye Care
Prevent Avoidable
Blindness and Vision Loss
Evolution of ICO Commitments
International Council
of Ophthalmology
Society and Leadership
Development
Teaching the Teachers
Eye Care Delivery
Education
Improve Access to
Quality Eye Care
Prevent Avoidable
Blindness and Vision Loss
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
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Principles of Adult Learning
Curriculum Development
Tools and Resources
Teaching Methods and Methods of Assessment
Program Directors Courses
Focus
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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
Regional Conferences
for Ophthalmic Educators
• Most effective ways to teach:
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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:
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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 (2012-2013)
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:
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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 (2013-2014)
• 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
Teaching the Teachers
educators.icoph.org