Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Zhao Haisheng
Shenyang He Eye Hospital, China
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Clin Exp Ophthalmol
Objective: To describe basic quality requirement for ICO clinical visiting scholar apart from the professional skills in the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, to provide reference and suggestion for the proposed ICO clinical visiting scholar applicants and the residents. Method: Retrospectively analyze the experience of three months ICO clinical visiting scholars especially on vitreous retinal surgery in retinal center of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary from September to November 2015, analysis focus on the qualities requirement in working environment such as language, culture and the humanity aspects. Result: 1) Language: in Manhattan, New York, it is not enough to master English within the hospital work, more than half of the medical personnel proficient in at least three kinds of language, Spanish is the second foreign language after English. Proficient in Cantonese will have certain advantages in clinical work. 2) Culture: the cognition of religious beliefs and church culture is beneficial to the clinical communication and interaction, respecting and understanding of ethnic minorities could be made clinical work smoothly. 3) Humanities: the professional ethics is very important in dealing with minority populations with LGB and AIDS, Homeless group should be in special cares. Conclusion: Multicultural knowledge is required for a qualified ICO clinical visiting scholar; it is also a necessary premise for smooth completion of visiting target.