EDUCATIONAL GOALS

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR FIRST YEAR RESIDENTS (PGY-2)

Knowledge
Development of a core knowledge base included in the Fundamentals, Comprehensive Medicine, Optics, Neuro and Pedi sections of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Basic Science Course

Exposure to ophthalmic pathology

Skills

Basic anterior and posterior segment examination techniques
Competence in minor surgical procedures (e.g. chalazion excision and lid biopsy)
Simulated cataract surgery using animal eyes
Refraction and contact lens fitting
Facility with management of common ophthalmic emergencies
Examination techniques and basic management of common problems including external disease, glaucoma, medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology
Communication and team skills required in consultation and other interdisciplinary endeavors
Other skills as listed in the goals and objectives of PGY-2 rotations

Attributes
Residents will:
Demonstrate professionalism in the performance of their responsibilities, adherence to ethical behaviors, and social competence.
Demonstrate improvement in the delivery of patient care by actively participating in clinic
Participate in learning opportunities including conferences, Grand Rounds, M&M Conference, and Basic Science Course
Participate in the ongoing evaluation and development of the system, including the training program
Develop habits of lifelong learning by participation in journal club, and by maintaining a learning portfolio
Develop surgical skills by participation in live surgery, logging cases, and participating in wet lab opportunities

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR SECOND YEAR RESIDENTS (PGY-3)

Knowledge
Increasing basic knowledge through continued use of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Basic Science Course
Develop increased knowledge of pathology
Clinical knowledge in pediatric ophthalmology, retina, cornea

Skills
Improved clinical decision making skills
Skills at assisting with the supervision and teaching of first year residents
Other skills as listed in the goals and objectives of PGY-3 rotations

Attributes
Residents will:
Demonstrate professionalism in the performance of their responsibilities, adherence to ethical behaviors, and social competence.
Demonstrate improvement in the delivery of patient care by actively participating in clinic
Participate in learning opportunities including conferences, Grand Rounds, M&M Conference
Participate in the ongoing evaluation and development of the system, including the training program
Develop habits of lifelong learning by participation in journal club, and by maintaining a learning portfolio
Develop surgical skills by participation in live surgery, logging cases, and participating in wet lab opportunities

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR THIRD YEAR RESIDENTS (PGY-4)

Knowledge
Increasing basic knowledge through continued use of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Basic Science Course
Develop increased knowledge of pathology
Clinical knowledge in oculoplastics, glaucoma, cataracts and comprehensive ophthalmology

Skills
Improved clinical decision making skills
Skills at assisting with the supervision and teaching of first and second year residents, and medical students
Other skills as listed in the goals and objectives of PGY-4 rotations

Attributes
Residents will:
Demonstrate professionalism in the performance of their responsibilities, adherence to ethical behaviors, and social competence.
Demonstrate improvement in the delivery of patient care by actively participating in clinic
Participate in learning opportunities including conferences, Grand Rounds, M&M Conference, & Board Certification Review Course
Participate in the ongoing evaluation and development of the system, including the training program
Develop habits of lifelong learning by participation in journal club, and by maintaining a learning portfolio
Develop surgical skills by participation in live surgery, logging cases, and participating in wet lab opportunities