Workshop Review: National Ophthalmology Database (NOD) workshop
This was a one day workshop held on Wednesday 21 February 2018, chaired by Professor John Sparrow, Clinical lead for NOD audit. The day was a means of information and debate and included topics covering the origins of the audit and recommendations to support data validation and completeness. The risk indicators and risk model /adjustments were
Contributing surgeons and centres must validate their cataract audit data on the NOD audit website before Wednesday, 7 March 2018
The data analysis has been completed for the second prospective audit data collection period, 01 September 2016 to 31 August 2017. Contributing surgeons and centres can now view their data behind the login on the NOD audit website prior to inclusion in the Audit annual report and the Clinical Outcomes Publication. The NOD team encourages
New Assessors wanted for CESR applications
We are recruiting more consultants to assess applicants who wish to have their name entered on to the Specialist Register through the equivalence route. This involves reviewing applications from doctors both from the UK and abroad to determine whether their training and subsequent experience is equivalent to that of a recently successful CCT candidate. The
RCOphth is recruiting two clinicians to develop a new curriculum for the expanded ophthalmic multidisciplinary team – be part of a high-profile project
Following announcement of the Health Education England (HEE) funding to develop the Ophthalmology Common Clinical Competency Framework (OCCCF) standards, RCOphth is now recruiting two clinicians to join the high profile project team. Members will recall that in 2016, Carrie MacEwen, then President, led the development of the OCCCF in partnership with the Royal College of Nursing,
AoMRC statement regarding High Court Ruling on Dr Bawa-Garba
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists supports the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges statement regarding the Dr Bawa-Garba High Court case. The statement from the Academy may be read online here: http://www.aomrc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cjm-HCRGMC-2501182-1.pdf