Self-Reported Perceptions of Preparedness among Incoming Ophthalmology Residents.

ABSTRACT: Purpose  The purpose of this study was to assess the self-perceived preparedness of incoming postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) and postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) ophthalmology interns/residents to carry out core competencies in ophthalmology. Methods  An online survey was created using the Survey Monkey survey platform and distributed to all ophthalmology resident applicants to the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute from the 2021 to 2022 and 2022 to 2023 application cycles. The survey contained questions pertaining to demographics, prior ophthalmic experience, online resources that were used to prepare for ophthalmology, and self-perceived preparedness to carry out key clinical skills in ophthalmology. Results  A total of 170 responses were obtained (16.1% response rate). Of those, 119

SUBMITTER: Lin BR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10730283 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature