Governance Update
Council wishes to change the governance structure of the College by creating a Trustee Board to improve oversight of the financial and legal affairs of the RCOphth and by opening up electoral processes. We have obtained informal approval of the proposed changes from the Privy Council Office and can now proceed to the formal stage. Members
Leaders in Healthcare 2016: 30 Oct – 2 Nov
Be part of the first Leaders in Healthcare conference, held at the ACC Arena, Liverpool, bringing together future generations of leaders with the most senior healthcare professionals and managers. Produced by FMLM and the BMJ in partnership with NHS England, the conference will focus on the leadership challenges faced in UK healthcare and beyond. Register
2016 Clinical Excellence Awards – be prepared
Be prepared to submit forms by 0900 Monday 4 April. The 2015 Clinical Excellence Awards Round has closed and the results were announced in January 2016. We expect the 2016 Round to take place soon but no details have yet been released. Consultants in England and Wales who wish to apply for a National Award
Seminar review: Ophthalmic study design and approaches to statistical analysis
This new seminar from the College addresses a large unmet need for improving the understanding and quality of knowledge of statistics and trials within ophthalmology, not only for researchers undertaking eye studies but also for clinicians looking to appraise the evidence for best patient care. The format was eight talks on topics ranging from research
Be prepared for Clinical Excellence Awards 2016 opening soon
The 2015 Clinical Excellence Awards Round results were announced in January 2016 and we expect the 2016 Round to open soon in mid-March/April but no details have yet been released. Consultants in England and Wales who wish to apply for a National Award are advised to begin preparations now. For reference, the 2015 application guide is available