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Table 5 Progress in training the trainers

From: Analysis of an international collaboration for capacity building of human resources for eye care: case study of the college-college VISION 2020 LINK

Phase 1 (Jan 2010–Dec 2012) achievements

Phase 2 (Jan 2013–2014) achievements

- Clinical guidelines for glaucoma developed

- Faculty trained on student assessment methods

- Residency examination methods changed from long case and short cases to OSCE

- Residency theory exams adopted the model of multiple choice and constructed response answers

- 30 participants trained in research methodology

- 2 train the trainer (TTT) courses held; 16 participants trained on methods for training

- 19 participants trained on development of clinical guidelines

- Working groups for guideline development for biometry, retinoblastoma, allergic conjunctivitis, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma established and running