Dan Gore reviews Eye & vision Research master class seminar
This one-day seminar, chaired by Professor Faruque Ghanchi, provided an excellent opportunity for delegates to learn from experienced researchers about how to get involved with industry-sponsored clinical studies. We heard from a wide range of speakers including principle investigators, clinical research network (CRN) managers and a research team lead from Novartis. In total 13 talks
Ophthalmic Statistics Group’s BJO articles available online
The Ophthalmic Statistics Group (OSG) This network of medical statisticians, with a common interest in ophthalmic research, came together with a collective desire to raise statistical standards in ophthalmic research. They have held a number of events to engage with ophthalmologists and others involved in ophthalmic research starting with a workshop at the Annual Congress
Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management Standards for Medical Professionals
The Leadership and management standards for medical professionals are articulated as a set of core values and behaviours designed to work across all career levels. Building on suggestions from the consultation in 2014, FMLM has identified the core values and principles expected of doctors as leaders and reworded the behavioural statements to ensure they are
The General Optical Council seeks an Ophthalmologist for its Education Visitor Panel
The General Optical Council seeks an Ophthalmologist for its Education Visitor Panel. The Panel provides advice to the Education Committee by conducting accreditation and quality assurance visits to education / training providers offering optical qualifications. Time Commitment: 8 – 16 days per annum Application deadline: 8 February 2016, 12pm Interviews: 18 March 2016 Contact: appointment@optical.org
VISION 2020 UK press release: Quality standard developed for people with sight loss and dementia in an ophthalmology department
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the VISION 2020 UK Dementia and Sight Loss Committee have developed a quality standard to help eye clinics and ophthalmology departments provide high quality care for patients with dementia. Patients with dementia and their carers can benefit from being identified in advance of attending their appointment in order for