Health Disparity Curricula for Ophthalmology Residents: Current Landscape, Barriers, and Needs.

ABSTRACT: Background  Social determinants of health play a critical role in visual health outcomes. Yet, there exists no structured curriculum for ophthalmology residents to identify and address health disparities relevant to eye care or no a standard assessment of health disparities education within ophthalmology residency programs. This study aims to characterize current health disparity curricula in ophthalmology residency programs in the United States, determine resident confidence in addressing health disparities in the clinical setting, and identify perceived barriers and needs of program directors (PDs) and residents in this area. Design  This was a cross-sectional survey study. Methods  A closed-ended questionnaire with comments was distributed to the Accreditation Counc

SUBMITTER: Carvajal N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10411222 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature