Notices & Updates

Part 1 FRCOphth – 7th October 2019

We have had reports of some technical issues affecting the Part 1 FRCOphth exam in some Prometric testing centres. If a candidate has been affected by any issue, they are advised to email the examinations department with details of the issue so that we can investigate.

Part 2 FRCOphth Written Examination July 2019 – College Statement

A statement outlining the technical issue surrounding the Part 2 FRCOphth July 2019 written examination and the steps undertaken

Move to Electronic Exams – 2019

Statement on move to electronic exams throughout 2019 including details on taking written exams at Prometric testing centres worldwide

Examinations Appeals Procedure – November 2018

Updated appeals procedure for all examinations effective from 5th November 2018

Policy on Allegations of Cheating and Misconduct – November 2018

Policy updated to include reference to fraud.

Part 2 FRCOphth Oral – running commentary February 2018

Statement from the Part 2 FRCOphth Subcommittee regarding examination styles in the clinical component of the Part 2 FRCOphth Oral examination.

Code of Conduct – Examination candidates and applicants 2017

Applicable to all examinations from 3 April 2017.

Appeal against Decision Regarding Extra Examination Attempt – June 2016

Procedure for appealing a decision not to permit an additional examination attempt.

Part 2 FRCOphth eligibility update – January 2016

Advance notice of changes to Part 2 FRCOphth eligibility which will come into effect on 31 August 2017. This of particular relevance to candidates holding MRCOphth or MRCSEd.

Limiting examination attempts – January 2016

Updated policy on limiting additional attempts at examinations. All Ophthalmic Specialist Trainees, Heads of School, Training Programme Directors, Regional Advisors and College Tutors have been sent a copy directly by email.

RCOphth Statement – Changes to Exam Structure May 2014

Correspondence from Mr Peter Tiffin, Chairman of the Examinations Committee, concerning a number of changes being made to the Examinations Structure from August 2014.