RCOphth/COECSA Training the Trainers paper wins THET Prize
Over 40 paper presentations described a wide variety of health-related projects from around the developing world at the The Tropical Health Education Trust (THET) Conference 2016, with the RCOphth/ COECSA Training the Trainers paper commended as the winning presentation. The event was a national conference focusing on “Evidence, Effectiveness and Impact” in Partnerships for Global Health.
ASME and GMC launch their Excellent Medical Education programme for third year running
The Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME) and General Medical Council (GMC) has teamed up for the third year to launch their joint Excellent Medical Education programme, with three winners being awarded up to £5,000 in funding each. The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on Friday 2 December. The Excellent Medical Education Programme
President Election 2017 – Your vote is important!
Voting for the next President of the RCOphth opened Monday 1 November 2016 and closes Monday 28 November. The President is an ambassador for the College, frequently meeting with senior Government and Department of Health officials, industry leaders and allied health professionals. The position is a leadership role for ophthalmology which demands vision and energy
GMC concerned about ‘state of unease’ in medical profession
The General Medical Council (GMC) has raised concerns that a ‘state of unease’ exists within the medical profession as services throughout the UK come under increased pressure. The medical regulator’s warning that systems of healthcare and the health professionals working within them are struggling to cope with a range of issues – including the impact
100% of NHS Trusts now research active
100% of NHS trusts in England are offering research to patients according to a league table published Tuesday 25 October by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN). The 2015/16 NIHR Research Activity League Table shows all NHS trusts in England are delivering clinical research, providing thousands more patients with access to