Nikisha Kothari, MD; Jesse Sengillo, MD; and Nicholas Farber, MD
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How do we know when a retina fellow is truly ready for independent surgery? Nikisha Kothari, MD, moderates a discussion with Jesse Sengillo, MD, and Nicholas Farber, MD, about a new survey study comparing perspectives from fellowship program directors and recent graduates on surgical volumes, teaching tools, autonomy, and competency benchmarks. The group explores areas of agreement, gaps in current training, and the push for more systematic assessment models in retina training.
Posted: 12/18/2025
Nikisha Kothari, MD; Jesse Sengillo, MD; and Nicholas Farber, MD
How do we know when a retina fellow is truly ready for independent surgery? Nikisha Kothari, MD, moderates a discussion with Jesse Sengillo, MD, and Nicholas Farber, MD, about a new survey study comparing perspectives from fellowship program directors and recent graduates on surgical volumes, teaching tools, autonomy, and competency benchmarks. The group explores areas of agreement, gaps in current training, and the push for more systematic assessment models in retina training.
Posted: 12/18/2025
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Assessing Surgical Competency Among Retina Fellows: Perspectives from Directors and Graduates
Nikisha Kothari, MD; Jesse Sengillo, MD; and Nicholas Farber, MD
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