Pandemic Challenge Accepted: The Philippine Board of Ophthalmology Shifts to Online Administration of its Certifying Examinations

The ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic triggered a series of events that resulted in the disruption delivery various certifying examinations including which was given by Philippine Board Ophthalmology (PBO). This paper shares experience PBO using digital technology administering its first ever online examinations. Online platform requirements used for delivering examination are enumerated, proctoring described, as well conduct oral panel and skills evaluation via video submission. Challenges encountered, feedback reported both examinee examiner, lessons learned from this endeavor, future directions discussed.