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O UTSIDE THE OR by Vanessa Caceres Contributing Writer including the use of reflective journals, deep research dives into global oph- thalmology, trip reports, and the use of resources from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Moran CORE (Clinical Ophthalmology Resource for Education). "As we build more robust programs, we start to find ways to help young people with their skills," he said. Considering skillsets and a glaucoma wish list Malik Y. Kahook, MD, discussed questions that are important for any eye specialty abroad, although he focused his remarks on glaucoma. Finding answers to these W ith a growing interest in global ophthalmology, more eye surgeons want guidance on how to effectively partic- ipate in efforts to fight blind- ness and vision impairment around the world. During the 2019 ASCRS ASOA Annual Meeting, several ophthalmologists shared insights during the symposium "Global Efforts in Addressing Avoidable Blindness and Models of Care/Training." Here are some highlights from three of the presenters to help surgeons turning their eye toward global ophthalmology. Expanding academic offerings A 2015 survey found that 63% of medical students in eyecare had a strong interest in global ophthalmology, said Jeff Pettey, MD. 1 "The question is, how do we give the residents the exposure that they want?" Dr. Pettey asked during his talk on aca- demic-based global programs. Dr. Pettey described global oph- thalmology programs as "the Wild West," which he said is not a criticism. "There's extraordinari- ly little in common with the programs. They can vary any- where from 1 to 4 weeks, and can range from volun- tourism to rigorous aca- demics," he said. At each university, the connection with global training can be as small as one person in the department with connections overseas to well-developed programs in various countries, such as what the John A. Moran Eye Center offers. Dr. Pettey suggested several ways to add structure to the global ophthalmology experience that residents have, Global ophthalmology: A growing interest among eye surgeons About the doctors Malik Y. Kahook, MD The Slater Family Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center Aurora, Colorado Susan MacDonald, MD Clinical associate professor Tufts University School of Medicine Boston, Massachusetts Jeff Pettey, MD Vice chair for education John A. Moran Eye Center Salt Lake City, Utah continued on page 112 110 | EYEWORLD | MARCH 2020 PRESENTATION SPOTLIGHT

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