International Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 10, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 1193-1195

Preliminary exploration into ophthalmology teaching to international students (Article)

Zheng Y. , Qiao Y.-P. , He H.-Y. , Kang G.-J.*
  • a Eye Center, Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
  • b Eye Center, Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
  • c Department of International Cooperation and Communication, Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
  • d Eye Center, Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China

Abstract

Medical education to international students has become an important part of higher education in China. ophthalmology is an essential and required course for international medical students. However, the internationalization of higher education in China has challenged the traditional teaching style of ophthalmology. In this article, we discussed current situation and challenges in ophthalmology teaching to international students, summarized special features and problems we encountered in teaching Indian students, and proposed some practical strategies to address these challenges and to improve the teaching.

Author Keywords

Education Ophthalmology International students

Index Keywords

China foreign student medical education Article Indian medical student
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DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-5123.2010.06.061
ISSN: 16725123
Original Language: Chinese