Applications for Membership
Fellowship by Election
Council has determined that candidates may seek Fellowship by virtue of holding a substantive UK NHS Consultant post in ophthalmology for five years
Successful applicants will be awarded the post nominals ‘FRCOphth’ whilst a member in good standing.
Candidates must
- Complete the Fellowship by Election Form
- Provide an abbreviated curriculum vitae (not more than 8 pages)
- All UK applications for Fellowship by Election must be accompanied by a completed Direct Debit form
- Provide a completed equality and diversity form. This does not form part of your application and is for monitoring only.
All correspondence relating to membership must be sent to The Honorary Secretary.
Candidates should be aware that the Ordinances state:
“The Council shall have absolute power and discretion in deciding upon any application and its decision shall be final, and it shall not be bound to give any reason for its decision.”
Membership by Election
This route is currently under review. We are not accepting any new applications.
Affiliate Members
Affiliates shall be:
- Those medical practitioners in the field of ophthalmology who hold qualifications and who are not Fellows or Members of the College
- Those persons approved and admitted by the Council, who hold a higher qualification and are engaged in ophthalmic research but are not medically qualified
PLEASE NOTE: Applications for Affiliate membership require the signatures of two sponsors who are current Fellows or Members in good standing with the College. The sponsors must know the applicant and be prepared to support the application.
If you would like to apply for Affiliate Membership please complete the Affiliate Application Form. Please also provide a completed equality and diversity form. This does not form part of your application and is for monitoring only.
Affiliate membership does not confer any post nominals, and are not eligible to stand for election or vote
Trainee Affiliate Members
This category of membership is for Trainees who are in a recognised ophthalmic specialist training post.
To apply for Trainee Affiliate Membership please complete the Trainee Affiliate Application Form. Please also provide a completed equality and diversity form. All UK applications for membership must be accompanied by a completed Direct Debit form.
Affiliate membership does not confer any post nominals, and are not eligible to stand for election or vote.
Senior Members
There are two categories for those medical practitioners who have retired and are no longer earning from any medical sources.
Senior Paying Membership
Under this category members still receive the monthly Eye Journal and have online access to the College member’s area. Paying senior members have voting rights at general meetings and elections.
Senior Non-paying Membership
This option is free but does not include receipt of the Eye Journal, nor do you have online access or voting rights. However members still receive College News and the e-newsletter.
Please contact membership@rcophth.ac.uk to update your record.