Ophthalmology. 1994 Jan;101(1):194-8. doi: 10.1016/s0161-6420(94)31365-0.
Ophthalmology
T J Liesegang
PMID: 8302555 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(94)31365-0
BACKGROUND: The Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) Task Force of the American Academy of Ophthalmology has reviewed the present OKAP examination and addressed the goals of this resident-in-training examination. Simultaneously, the American Board of Ophthalmology has been assessing its Written Qualifying Examination (WQE) as a certifying tool.
METHOD: The history of the OKAP examination is chronicled along with a discussion of the goals of this examination as a stimulus for resident education.
CONCLUSION: The new OKAP examination is structured specifically for residents-in-training and is now administered separately from the WQE. The OKAP examination is moving in the direction of a criterion referenced examination based on a defined content outline. Twelve subtest areas are tested. Future goals are to improve subtest reliability and increase feedback to residents and program directors.
