Experimental Surgeries aim to improve learning with extended theoretical analyses and further improve the abilities of the trainees for the application of surgical techniques in ophthalmology. It has been demonstrated that these training provide the opportunity for the development and advancement of surgical skills, as well as offering conditions that closely resemble those of the real operating room.

Training in experimental conditions prepares and facilitates participants in familiarizing themselves with the steps of the most common surgical techniques

Knowledge

Through training, trainees gain familiarity with the steps of Ophthalmic surgery and can enter the real operating room with greater ease.

Skills

During the training, participants become familiar with and acquire skills in handling the special machines and tools used in the operating room, acquiring movement coordination skills and gaining ease of manipulations in the small surgical field using the surgical microscope.

Competencies

Surgical skills are acquired and improved during training, so that the trainee develops a set of abilities that allows him to perform eye surgeries more safely.

Application Form can submit those who have:

Medical degree

Residency in ophthalmology

Specialists in Ophthalmology

The Application must be accompanied by the following supporting documents:

1. A copy of Medical Degree

Prerequisites for participation in the program:

• Internet access

• PC access

• Possession of a personal e-mail

• Good knowledge of English

• Medical degree

The selection will be made by interview

In the event that the minimum required number of trainees is not gathered, KEDIVIM reserves the right to change the start date of the program or even cancel it.

Mixed method (Live & Distance, Synchronous and Asynchronous)

Teaching Module 1: Theoretical training

Topics of theoretical training:

1. Basic principles of eye surgery
2. Theoretical introduction with analysis of the methodology
3. Elements of Anatomy
4. Description of the tools used
5. Description of the materials and their properties
6. Description of the machined used
7. Description of modern intraocular lenses in cataract
8. Hydrodynamics in eye surgery
9. Description of common surgical procedures
10. Highlights of important critical issues
11. Presentation of modern techinques
12. Analysis of wide range of surgical diseases
13. Video demonstration
14. Online communication with exercises – quizzes – improvement comments – guidance
15. Personal home study

Teaching Module 2: Hands – on Surgical Training

Hands-on Training Topics

1. Basic instructions and demonstration of videos and slides
2. Familiarization with the tools
3. Familiarization with the materials
4. Instructions for handling the microscope
5. Instructions and familiarization with the specific of the machines
6. Exercises by phases of each operation
7. Exercises on complete operations
8. Exercises on combined operations
9. Extended practice with personalized monitoring and targeted exercises
10. Criticism – Impressions – Improvements – Feedback of the trainees
11. Completion of the program – Feedback on acquired knowledge on the theoretical and practical level

Participants are provided with:

Educational power point presentations in a wide range of thematology in the field of surgical Ophthalmology

Suggestions and support to access the international bibliography-Relative Instructions

Access and demonstration of selected relevant videos

Interactive teaching with discussion and participant’s feedback.

Obligations of Trainees:

1. Participation in the programs of K.E.DI.BI.M. of the AUTH implies full acceptance of the program’s Study Guide and the Internal Regulation of Operation of the K.E.DI.BI.M. of the AUTH.
2. The presence/attendance of trainees in the educational programs is mandatory. In the programmes that are realized in physical presence, as in those implemented using the modern method of tele-education, the study is generally mandatory, and the limit of absences cannot exceed 10% of the prescribed training hours. The monitoring of asynchronous education is implemented according to the study schedule set by each programme.
3. For the successful completion of the program, the participants should:
4. not exceed 10% absences of the scheduled training hours

Rights of Trainees:

1. Trainees are informed by the Department of Administrative Support of K.E.DI.BI.M. for all kinds of information related to the operation of the Centre.
2. Trainees are supported electronically through the educational platform by the trainers, as part of the educational process, to resolve questions and provide clarifications related to the thematic units of the programme.
3. Trainees have the right to apply for the interruption/termination of their program attendance and a refund of their tuition fees in accordance with the provisions of par. 12.9 hereof.
4. Students’/Trainees’ work is protected under the Copyright Regulations/Provisions.

After successful completion of the program, participants are awarded a Certificate of Specialized Training, which is issued by the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and signed by the President of KEDIVIM.

Participants who attended, but did not complete the entire program, have the option of being provided with a Certificate of Attendance.

For more information please contact:

Name/Surname: Vasileios Karampatakis

Tel:6977983183

Available hours: 10:00-16:00

Email:karophth@gmail.com

Name/Surname:DiamantisAlmaliotis

Tel:6934035255

Available hours: 10:00-16:00

Email:almaliotis_diamantis@yahoo.gr

Telephone Experimental Ophthalmology Laboratory (Tuesday 10:00-12:00): 2310999925, 2310999279