Apply for Affiliate membership

Join your community of eye care specialists to access valuable resources and guidance to support your professional development.

How to apply for affiliate membership

We welcome applications  from consultants, SAS ophthalmologists, including associate specialists, staff grades, specialty doctors, clinical assistants and non-training trust grades but who do not meet the criteria for Fellowship or Membership. Examples include newly appointed consultants in non-NHS or overseas healthcare providers or applicants with a national training number.

  1. If you don’t have a College account you can create one at our member portal MyRCOphth
  2. Please fill in the online application form and upload the Sponsor form signed by two sponsors
  3. We will process your application within five working days and set up your membership
  4. Once you have made a payment for the membership fee your account will be active and you can start accessing your membership benefits.