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Membership Survey 2021 – we want to hear from you
A message from Bernie Chang, President. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is inviting all members to participate in the Membership Survey 2021. As President, I encourage as many members as possible to take part. Your feedback will help us improve and build our services and support to meet your needs and those of your
International expansion of prestigious FRCOphth examinations
Exams are now open to increased numbers of international candidates in five countries. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is pleased to announce the expansion of our prestigious Fellowship in Ophthalmology (FRCOphth) examinations overseas with new international host centres opening in India, Egypt and Trinidad and Tobago in 2022. Applications open from October 2021. During
We are recruiting a Staff and Associate Specialist (SAS) Ophthalmologists Group Chair
The Staff and Associate Specialist (SAS) Ophthalmologists Group (SAS Group) is an integral to the work of the College supporting members in Staff Grade, Associate Specialist, Specialty Doctor (SAS) and other non-consultant non-training grades. It has a voice on all major College Committees to represent SAS ophthalmologists’ opinions to the College. About the role Lead
New funding from Health Education England for recovery of training programme
For England Only Health Education England has published a statement to announce funding secured from the Department of Health & Social Care to support the recovery and reform plan for training programmes. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is delighted to welcome recognition that this vital work needs investment to support our doctors in training. RCOphth
Safety Alert: Boron additives in Chloramphenicol drops; should ophthalmologists be concerned?
The RCOphth supports the delivery of good quality and safe ophthalmic services across the UK. It is essential that ophthalmic services are able to provide good outcomes for patients through the provision of evidence based healthcare delivery (clinical effectiveness), which minimises harm (patient safety) and which provides the patient with a positive, personal experience of