Statements
National Recruitment Changes
ST3 recruitment was paused for 2019 to carry out a full consultation of the College membership. The results of this consultation are that: Entry into training will be possible above the ST1 level. Recruitment (all levels) will be done at the same time in the same location. ST4 will be the highest appointable level to
Help identify the Grand Challenges in Global Eye Health
Matthew Burton and Jacqueline Ramke would like to invite RCOphth members to take part in a study which aims to identify the “grand challenges” in global eye health. The study is part of the ongoing Lancet Commission on Global Eye Health and they hope that their results will help to guide future research prioritisation. Please
RCOphth/Fight for Sight John Lee Primer Fellowship Award 2020 Opens for Applications
Applications are now open for the 2020 John Lee Primer Fellowship Award, presented in partnership with Fight for Sight. The award is open to trainee ophthalmologists who are members of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, to support the pursuit of ophthalmic and vision research. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 7 November,
RCOphth President Election 2020 Open for Nominations
The first stage of the election for the next President of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has commenced. Eligible members in good standing, who have served for at least one year on Council are now able to nominate themselves as a candidate for the role. A dedicated website has been set up by the Electoral
Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning (CCEHC) launches new strategic documents
The RCOpth is a stakeholder of the Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning (CCEHC), an independent advisory body providing evidence-based national clinical leadership, advice and guidance to policy makers in health, social care and public health, and those commissioning and providing eye health services in England. Collaboration with cross-sector organisations, including RCOphth, has produced guidance