Read more below from Prof. Huban Atilla on the achievements of Turkish Ophthalmological Association and partnership with the Ophthalmology Foundation from 31 July 2026:
안과학에서의 임무, 회원 자격 및 역할
저희 기관에 대해 잘 모르실 독자분들을 위해, 기관의 사명, 활동 중인 국가 및 지역, 그리고 안과 교육, 수련, 전문성 개발을 지원하는 역할에 대해 말씀해 주시겠습니까?
Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOA; Turkish: Türk Oftalmoloji Derneği – TOD) founded in 1928, is one of the oldest and most prominent medical specialty associations in Türkiye. Functioning as a non-profit scientific and professional organization, TOA is the only association for ophthalmologists and dedicated to advancing the field of eye care, improving ophthalmic education, supporting research, and safeguarding public visual health nationwide. In terms of professional advocacy, TOA is the only one society representing Turkish ophthalmologists nationally and internationally while upholding ethical standards in clinical practice.
회원 및 도달 범위
현재 귀 단체에 소속된 회원, 연수생 또는 제휴 안과의사는 대략 몇 명이며, 최근 몇 년 동안 어떻게 성장해 왔습니까?
As Turkish Ophthalmological Association is the only national organization presenting ophthalmologists, there are about 5000 members, additionally, more than 500 international members. There is a gradual increase in the number of membership parallel to the increase in population and in number of specialists in Türkiye.
주요 성과
지난 5~6년을 돌아볼 때, 조직으로서 가장 자랑스럽게 생각하는 성과는 무엇입니까?
In the last decade, Turkish Ophthalmologist Association purchased Education Centers in İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Adana, Konya and Bursa and the didactic courses and practice courses are organized in these centers for small groups. Also cataract, vitreoretinal and indirect ophthalmoscopy simulators that are located in these centers have a great role in training of residents and young specialists especially in the era of Covid. Recently premature retinopathy simulators are also provided and these simulators are very helpful in training of residents.
International courses on ROP, corneal transplantation and oculoplastic surgery with cadaver also increased the level of education and training not only in our country but also in the adjacent countries. Role of TOA has increased tremendously in the last decade due to changes in health strategies and conditions.
평판과 영향력
귀 기관은 안과학계에서 널리 인정받고 있습니다. 명성, 성장, 그리고 성공에 기여한 요인은 무엇입니까?
As Turkish Ophthalmological Association is the organization representing ophthalmologists, there are about 5000 members. Additionally, there are more than 600 international members and 325 honorary members. As TOA is the only national society for ophthalmologist it is well known with high standards in education and very well established institutional infrastructure.
TOA has a very strong and well defined institutional infrastructure supporting the mission and to address the diverse fields within eye health, TOA covers several subspecialty subsocieties under one framework. Apart from subspecialty subsocieties, there are 8 local branches that are geographically established.
Through its clinical guidelines, continuous medical training, peer-reviewed publications, and international collaboration, the Turkish Ophthalmological Association remains the cornerstone of modern eye care excellence in Türkiye.
혁신과 디지털 전환
많은 전문 단체들이 온라인 교육, 가상 이벤트, 디지털 평가, 시뮬레이션 기반 훈련을 포함한 디지털 전환을 수용했습니다. 이것이 귀하의 회원들과 교육 프로그램에 어떤 영향을 미쳤습니까?
Throughout the year, congresses, courses and live surgery symposia are organized in different cities so that residents and specialists from different part of the country are able to attend and share their studies and experiences. Webinars and zoom meetings mostly replaced physical meetings during COVID and after wards webinars became part of educational program. Online examination all through Türkiye is performed once a year. Cataract, vitreoretinal surgery, indirect ophthalmoscopy and premature retinopathy simulators are intergrated part of training and it is free to the residents in their first case. Forum page in the official website of TOA is a network for sharing events, recent changes, critics and social and professional announcements.
교육 수준 유지s
다양한 기관과 지역에 걸쳐 높은 교육 및 전문 표준을 유지하는 것은 어려울 수 있습니다. 귀하의 조직은 훈련, 교육 및 전문성 개발에 있어 일관성과 품질을 어떻게 보장합니까?
TOA aims to increase the level of ophthalmology education and training by standardizing and elevating medical training through resident education, continuous professional development and examinations. TOA Certification Board (TOCB) conducts specialty exams aligned with international standards to ensure high clinical competency across Türkiye and also the members are encouraged to take European and international exams. For standardization of training and education, accreditation process of ophthalmology residency programs is conducted by TOCB as well as curriculum improvements
Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance
Curriculum development and quality assurance are increasingly important in medical education. How does your organization approach curriculum design, educational standards, and continuous improvement in ophthalmology training?
TOA Certification Board (TOCB) and the subspecialty subsocieties update curriculum frequently and TOA works together with Ministry of Health and other specialty societies to have the improvements and updates.
안과 재단과의 파트너십
안과학회(Ophthalmology Foundation)와 귀 기관의 관계를 설명해 주시고, 수련생, 교육자, 기관, 환자들에게 이 협력이 가져다주는 주요 이점이 무엇이라고 생각하시는지 말씀해 주십시오.
Beyond national borders, TOA collaborates closely with global medical societies, including the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Ophthalmology Foundation (OF) and the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO). Through these partnerships and initiatives like the Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society (TROS), TOA bridges knowledge sharing across Europe, Central Asia, and the wider international medical community. TOA has national and international impact and has a role in the geographical area for education and leadership. Members are encouraged to have the international exams so that they can assess their knowledge and potential. OF fellowship program gives the opportunity of sharing experience and knowledge and networking to the young ophthalmologists.
향후 협력
앞으로 우리 기관과 안과학 재단(Ophthalmology Foundation)이 안과 교육, 수련 기준, 연구, 전문적 발전을 더욱 강화하기 위해 어떻게 협력할 수 있다고 그리십니까?
Webinars that are organized together and also educational programs will be beneficial to our members, especially for young ophthalmologists. Curriculum formation and training standards can be shared. Collaborations between specialty and subspecialty societies bring higher level of standards and improve current status.
향후 5~10년 비전
마지막으로, 향후 5~10년 동안 귀 지역의 안과 교육, 수련, 그리고 환자 돌봄의 미래에 대한 비전은 무엇입니까?
Accreditation of residency training centers is an important part of standardization of education. TOA aims to increase the level of ophthalmology education and training by standardizing and elevating medical training through resident education, continuous professional development and examinations. Throughout the year, congresses, courses and live surgery symposia are organized in different cities so that residents and specialists from different part of the country are able to attend and share their studies and experiences.
OF 검사의 역할
OF 시험은 해당 지역의 수련의와 안과 의사들을 어떻게 지원해 왔으며, 국제적으로 공인된 시험이 교육 표준과 전문적 발전에 어떤 영향을 미친다고 생각하십니까?
Besides self assessment and motivation for studying, fellowship program is a great opportunity for knowing new places and colleagues, experiencing new techniques.
안과 수련생들이 직면한 과제들
귀 지역의 안과 수련의들이 현재 직면하고 있는 가장 큰 과제는 무엇이라고 생각하며, 귀 기관은 이러한 과제를 해결하기 위해 어떻게 기여하고 있습니까?
The quotas in the national residency examinations were increased by ministry of health and increased number of residents in the unchanged resources of training centers results in a lower number of surgeries and less practical experience during residency. Decreased number of cataract surgeries during residency training is a major concern for residents and educators.
국제적으로 공인된 시험의 가치
귀 지역에서 국제적으로 공인된 안과학 시험은 수련 기준 지원, 경력 발전, 전문적 역량 강화, 그리고 고품질 환자 진료 제공에 있어 어떤 역할을 합니까?
International ophthalmology examinations can be a platform for young ophthalmologists to assess their knowledge and give the candidates opportunity of comparing themselves with their colleagues from other countries. High standards of ophthalmology education and training in Türkiye help the young ophthalmologist to pass these exams with high scores.
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