External stakeholders
The Peter Barry ESCRS Fellowship
Applications are invited for this very prestigious fellowship which commemorates the enormous contribution made by the late Peter Barry to cataract and refractive surgery and the ESCRS. This annual Fellowship is for 50,000 euros to allow a trainee to work aboard at a center of excellence in the field of cataract and refractive surgery any
BMA foundation for medical research
The work of the BMA foundation for medical research (formerly known as BMA research grants) continues to be a success, funding important, innovative research to advance medical research and the medical profession. The BMA have been awarding funds to support medical research since 1839. Every year, around 10 research grants totalling £500,000 are awarded to winning
Fight for Sight Christmas Carols
Fight for Sight are excited to be hosting their first Christmas Carol Concert on Tuesday 6 December at the beautiful church of St Stephen Walbrook in the heart of the City. It will be a celebration of Christmas for all the family featuring popular carols and festive readings. Guest readers include BBC Radio 4 broadcaster Sue MacGregor
Report suspected side effects to help make medicines safer
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is running a social media campaign between 7-11 November to promote reporting of suspected side effects, as part of an EU-wide awareness week. Medicines have the potential to harm as well as cure. While they are usually safe and effective, side effects can happen. It is important
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