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As the voice of the profession, we work closely with our members, partners across the eye care sector and policymakers to improve public policy so key challenges facing ophthalmology services across the UK are recognised and addressed. Since our last policy roundup we: Hosted a timely workshop on the future of eye care At the […]
Our examinations rigorously assess ophthalmologists’ ability to provide high quality and safe patient care and offer accreditation to further career ambitions. We welcome applications to sit examinations from ophthalmologists and those training in ophthalmology around the world. Discover the full range of examinations we offer.
More than 600 ophthalmologists in training took part in this year’s General Medical Council (GMC) National Training Survey, reporting they rate the quality of their training very highly but that they have concerns about burnout and over access to training opportunities in the independent sector. The six key takeaways for ophthalmology are: 1 Quality of […]
Advisory Appointment Committees, or AACs, are recruitment panels used when hiring consultants and specialty doctors in Trusts across the UK. The College works with Trusts and other NHS bodies to approve job descriptions and send a volunteer College adviser to provide College guidance on the suitability of the applicants for appointment. Here you can find information about becoming an AAC representative and what Trusts need to provide to the College for recruitment.
The research hub provides information for ophthalmologists at all grades, policymakers, commissioners, patients, carers and members of the public interested in medical research in this field.
With an increasing need to provide surgical training opportunities in high volume cataract theatre lists across all settings, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has published new guidance to help providers, trainers, and trainees achieve this. Cataract Surgical Training in High Volume Cataract Settings sets out how training of cataract surgeons and commissioning of cataract services […]
