Abstract
METHODS: An online survey was sent to trainee ophthalmologists across India through various
social media platforms.
RESULTS: A total of 768 valid responses were recorded. Majority of respondents (52.2%) felt that
the ideal duration for webinars was 1 hour or less. Factors that helped trainees in choosing a webinar
were the topic (95.1%), the timing (53.6%), and the speaker list (42.4%). Further questions were answered using a 1‑10 Likert scale (1: least useful and 10:
extremely useful). The median score when asked for overall usefulness of the webinars in general
was 8 (interquartile range/IQR: 2). The median response when asked about utility of webinars in
enhancing theoretical knowledge was 8 (IQR: 2)
CONCLUSIONS: Ophthalmology trainees in India found online teaching programs and webinars to be useful in enhancing their theoretical knowledge and practical skills/surgical learning.
of the residents.
