Programa de Maestría en Cirugía del Segmento Anterior: autoevaluación

Abstract

Objective: To critically analyze self-assessment and its significance for program improvement in the example of the Master's in Anterior Segment Surgery, based on its social relevance, in order to achieve quality and accreditation of excellence.

Methods: A critical evaluation study of the master's program self-assessment was conducted, using the variables faculty, students, infrastructure, curriculum, impact, and satisfaction. Institutional documents were reviewed, and a structured questionnaire was administered via Google Forms to 44 professors and 36 master's students.

Authors' position: The conscious, collaborative, and critical application of self-assessment allows for an in-depth analysis of the program's development and the identification of advances and setbacks for decision-making on how to improve its management. The instruments used allow for the collection of the necessary information; however, reflection on solid legislative, pedagogical, and management bases is inevitable in order to have a less subjective picture of the state of the program.

Conclusions: The master's program in Anterior Segment Surgery shows growth and consolidation in its first editions, as well as a solid academic structure and commitment to excellence in the training of professionals. Self-evaluation enabled this achievement, which has an impact on academic training for the development of ophthalmology in Cuba.