DR. VIBHA SINGH

Dr. DEEPAK MISHRA, DR. AKSHAY NAIR, DR. LOKESH MEHLA, DR. MANISHA MANISHA

Abstract

METHODS: An online survey was sent to trainee ophthalmologists across India through various social media platforms. The responses were tabulated and analyzed.

RESULTS: A total of 768 valid responses were recorded. Majority of respondents (52.2%) felt that the ideal duration for webinars was 1 hour or less. Factors that helped trainees in choosing a webinar were the topic (95.1%), the timing (53.6%), and the speaker list (42.4%). Residents indicated a preference for webinars to attend aimed at postgraduate residency training, more specifically clinical problem‐solving. Further questions were answered using a 1‐10 Likert scale . The median score when asked about the utility of the webinar programs in acquiring skills for writing research papers/ thesis was 7 (IQR: 3). .

CONCLUSIONS: Ophthalmology trainees in India found online teaching programs and webinars to be useful in enhancing their theoretical knowledge and practical skills/surgical learning.