Current Situation of the Teaching of Ophthalmology in General Practice Medical Education and the Application of TBL

Abstract

Ophthalmology is an integral part of general practice education, and it is of great significance to have some knowledge on ophthalmology even if the general practitioner is not an ophthalmologist. The subject characteristics, the traditional mode of teaching, and the cognitive deviation of students have greatly influenced its teaching quality. The application of team-based learning (TBL) in ophthalmology education responds to the demand of modern medical education. Building a team, designing questions that combine theory and clinical practice, as well as employing a fair scoring system can stimulate students’ learning interest and improve their learning autonomy and ability to ask questions and solve problems.