The Wilmer Eye Institute is known as a global leader in the field of ophthalmic training. Rapid advances in biomedical research, biotechnology, information technology and medical equipment and devices have created phenomenal new opportunities for ophthalmic surgery.
New surgical technologies and techniques have transformed the operating room, enabling the success of previously unthinkable interventions. Simultaneously, innovations in education technology offer exciting possibilities for teaching. Simultaneously, innovations in education technology offer exciting possibilities for teaching.
Establishing OphSET
The Center of Excellence for Ophthalmic Surgical Education and Training (OphSET) is spearheading Wilmer’s efforts to invigorate surgical education and training and to put into practice the latest technologies and techniques. OphSET leadership has collaborated with Johns Hopkins computer scientists to better assess surgical performance and plans to:
- Develop innovative tools to help novice and experienced surgeons improve their skills.
- Create ways to incorporate surgical simulation into education/training and patient care.
- Utilize technology-assisted methods of analysis for both education/training and surgical innovations.
- Draft new curricula for international dissemination.
More About OphSET
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Our Education
Explore how OphSET is using innovative technologies to transform ophthalmic education.
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Collaborations
Learn how OphSET will make advances in research, teaching and patient care through key partnerships.
Latest News
A New Paradigm in Surgical Education - Johns Hopkins Medicine (2/5/20)
OphSET Team
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Peter J. McDonnell, M.D. - Faculty Advisor
Professor of Ophthalmology
Director of The Wilmer Eye Institute
William Holland Wilmer Professor of Ophthalmology -
Thomas V. Johnson III, M.D., Ph.D. - Resident Instructor
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
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Bryn M. Burkholder, M.D. - Resident Instructor
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
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Irene Catterson - Program Administrator
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