Member's news
New Assessors wanted for CESR applications
We are recruiting more consultants to assess applicants who wish to have their name entered on to the Specialist Register through the equivalence route. This involves reviewing applications from doctors both from the UK and abroad to determine whether their training and subsequent experience is equivalent to that of a recently successful CCT candidate. The
RCOphth is recruiting two clinicians to develop a new curriculum for the expanded ophthalmic multidisciplinary team – be part of a high-profile project
Following announcement of the Health Education England (HEE) funding to develop the Ophthalmology Common Clinical Competency Framework (OCCCF) standards, RCOphth is now recruiting two clinicians to join the high profile project team. Members will recall that in 2016, Carrie MacEwen, then President, led the development of the OCCCF in partnership with the Royal College of Nursing,
30 Years of RCOphth – Essay prize for OST Trainees
To celebrate the College’s 30th Anniversary in 2018, we are pleased to announce that we are running an essay prize for OST Trainees. The competition will be open to all those currently in an OST programme (OST1 -7) and LAT posts at the time of submission. Ophthalmologists are expected to be highly trained, motivated and
RCOphth recruiting for Lay Advisory Group members
It is an interesting time to be involved in ophthalmology. There are many new initiatives and the pace of change is quickening. The RCOphth seeks new members to join its Lay Advisory Group, an integral part of the College which advises the Council and meets four times a year. Members are expected to serve on
2018 Clinical Excellence Awards
The 2017 Clinical Excellence Awards Round results were announced in late December 2017. ACCEA have now announced that the 2018 round will open on Tuesday 13 February 2018 and will close at 1700 hours on Thursday 12 April 2018. Consultants in England and Wales who wish to apply for a National Award are advised to