The Baylor survey of Ophthalmology Residency graduates: rationale for reform in residency training.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE

To survey graduates of an ophthalmology residency training program regarding skills necessary for a well-trained ophthalmologist.

METHODS

Two survey instruments were mailed to the graduates of the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology Residency Training Program.

RESULTS

Specific skills were identified that were rated as clinically important and for which training was considered adequate, and, conversely, skills that were rated as less important but for which training was adequate.

CONCLUSION

This survey instrument may allow ophthalmology residency training programs to identify perceived and real deficiencies in the prioritization of changes in curriculum or the skills transfer process.