PHASE 3 PART 1 UNDER GRADUATES ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

The Department of Ophthalmology conducted an orientation programme for Phase III Part 1 MBBS students. It introduced them to the department, the clinical posting and the assessment pattern.

The programme covered the following sessions:

1. Introduction: Dr. Manish, 2nd-year Postgraduate, delivered the introductory address and introduced the department faculty.
2. Rules and regulations for clinical posting: Dr. Praveen, Senior Resident, explained the conduct of ward rounds, simulation lab sessions and tutorials.
3. DOAP sessions: Dr. Chaitra K, Senior Resident, briefed students on the Demonstrate–Observe–Assist–Perform sessions.
4. Curriculum, syllabus and logbook: Students were oriented to the competency-based curriculum, the syllabus and logbook maintenance.
5. Assessment: Dr. Nagarjun P, Junior Resident, explained the internal and formative assessment pattern.
6. Department and OPD visit: Dr. Nagarjun, Senior Resident, gave instructions for the department and OPD visit.

The programme familiarised students with the expectations, learning activities and assessment methods of the ophthalmology posting.