The OST Curriculum is delivered through a variety of different modes of learning, from formal teaching programmes to experiential learning ‘on the job’. Resident doctors learn from practice (work-based training) in urgent eye care, out-patient clinics, in-patient reviews, providing an on-call service, pre- and post-operative ward rounds, theatre, the community setting and multi-disciplinary meetings. Residents review patients under direct supervision after being trained to use ophthalmic examination equipment. The degree of responsibility will increase as competence increases. Residents are expected to see a range of new and follow-up patients and present their findings to their clinical supervisors. Learning is maximised by active participation and timely, constructive feedback.
The curriculum should be read in conjunction with 18 syllabi, which provide guidance on how to meet each of the high-level, overarching Learning Outcomes. These capture the skills, knowledge and behaviours required by ophthalmologists in training and are mapped to the GMC’s Generic Professional Capabilities (GPCs) framework.
The Assessments tab contains form templates and links to the Programme of Assessment, the Assessment Blueprint and the Matrix of Progression.
The Curriculum Handbook should be the ‘Go To’ tab for guidance about how to use assessment tools.