Participation and needs among members of the Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists.
A survey of Australian Ophthalmologists in relation to Continuing Education and related issues was carried out in 1979-80. 53% of College members responded. A small multi-choice question paper tested the level of competency of the group. Age, geographic distribution, and type of practice were recorded and related to presently available continuing education facilities. Future needs are assessed and questions raised regarding the direction of continuing education in the future. The level of ophthalmic knowledge appears to be satisfactory but decreases with age, along with attendance at education programmes. 25% of ophthalmologists consider themselves isolated. Future programmes should consider these factors. Views on undergraduate, general practitioner and community education are also summarised.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001315:Australia; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D012955:Societies, Medical; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires