Changes to Genomics Education Programme online learning
Three of the Genomics Education Programme (GEP) courses; 100,000 Genomes Project: Preparing for the Consent Conversation, Introduction to Bioinformatics and Sample Processing & DNA Extraction are now available through the e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) and eIntegrity platforms. As genomic medicine moves beyond specialist clinics and into mainstream patient care, the GEP courses have been made
Nominations now open for RNIB’s Vision Pioneer Awards 2017
RNIB’s Vision Pioneer Awards will be back on 12 December 2017 to recognise the hard work and dedication of people working in the eye health and sight loss sectors. Nominations are now being accepted for the awards which aim to champion and celebrate good practice and honour the achievements of sight loss pioneers, committed to
European Leadership Development Programme (EuLDP) Class of 2017 -2019
The European Society of Ophthalmology, (SOE) invites UK Ophthalmologists and Residents to submit their interest to join the EuLDP Class of 2017 – 2019. The programme aims to Identify future leaders in European ophthalmology and provide them with an informal network of peers Provide a basic leadership training programme adapted for ophthalmology Enhance advocacy issues
New help for ‘acid attack’ victims following recent rise in demand for NHS help
The NHS and leading burns surgeons have issued new first aid guidance to help ensure victims of acid attacks get the right help fast. The assistance for victims comes as new data from NHS England show the number of people requiring specialist medical help for this type of assault is on the rise. In 2014,
Posts available on the Education and Training Committees
Several new and current posts on both the Education and Training Committees are now available for application via the RCOphth website. The work of these committees ensure that patients are treated by safe and competent doctors by facilitating the acquisition of appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes. On the Education Committee these roles include an