Fellowship Training in Glaucoma

Mettapracharak Hospital (Wat Rai Khing) has established its mission for the fellowship training program in glaucoma in alignment with the missions of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand and the hospital. The program aims to produce ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma who possess knowledge, competence, quality, professional standards, and strong moral and ethical principles, in order to meet the needs of the community and society, as well as the expectations and requirements of Thailand’s healthcare system.

The Glaucoma Fellowship Training Program at Mettapracharak Hospital (Wat Rai Khing) is committed to training fellows to become glaucoma specialists with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in glaucoma. Graduates are expected to be able to practice independently without supervision, contribute to the development of new knowledge in the field of glaucoma, and demonstrate the following additional competencies:

• Professionalism: Demonstrate appropriate professional conduct and etiquette, and provide appropriate and effective patient care.
• Patient-centered and holistic care: Demonstrate compassion and concern for patient safety, with the patient at the center of care based on a holistic approach, and possess the ability to work independently without supervision.
• Lifelong learning: Demonstrate a commitment and readiness to engage in continuous lifelong learning.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills: Demonstrate appropriate behavior toward colleagues within their own profession and other healthcare professions; work effectively as part of multidisciplinary teams; communicate and collaborate appropriately with patients and their families; and maintain a healthy balance in the working environment to support the physical and mental well-being of trainees.
• Healthcare service and international standards: Be capable of working in medical schools or large hospitals within the healthcare system, supporting government policies aimed at developing Thailand’s potential to provide medical services in various specialties at an international standard.
• Understanding of the healthcare system and quality improvement: Possess knowledge and understanding of Thailand’s healthcare system, healthcare quality improvement processes, and the appropriate and efficient use of healthcare resources, thereby maximizing sustainable benefits for the country as a whole. The institution shall conduct regular and periodic evaluations and quality assurance of the training program to ensure that training standards are maintained.