education
New RCOphth committee appointments
New Education Committee Appointments Following a recent round of interviews the following members have been appointed to the RCOphth Education Committee: GPs and Other Specialities Lead: Miss Rajni Jain Mentoring and Buddying Lead: Miss Rahila Zakir Mid-Career and Senior Ophthalmologists Lead: Miss Andrena McElvanney They will work with other committee members to expand the RCOphth
New GMC guidance outlines clear steps to better support disabled doctors
Disabled doctors and medical students can expect greater support to pursue their careers, following new guidance published by the General Medical Council (GMC). The regulator has advised medical schools and training providers of the steps they should put in place to make sure all students and trainee doctors, including those with disabilities, are able fulfil
Health Education England and NHS Improvement outline key recommendations to support SAS doctors
Health Education England and NHS Improvement have published their report, “Maximising the Potential: essential measures to support SAS doctors”, making recommendations to support the career development of SAS doctors. It is hoped that through implementation of the shared commitments in the report the healthcare community will work to create and provide opportunities for SAS doctors
GOC Vacancy – Education Visitor Panel members
The GOC have extended the deadline to apply to join their Education Visitor Panel, are are seeking two ophthalmologists alongside two dispensing ophthalmologists. From the GOC: This is an exciting time for optical education quality assurance. As the optical sector evolves our Education Strategic Review will make sure that we continue to protect the public