Notices & Updates
Examinations Noticeboard
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.
Policy on Allegations of Cheating and Misconduct November 2017
Policy updated to include reference to use of smart watches.
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.
Statement re GMC Proposal to collect examination data by GMC number – March 2013
Correspondence from Mr Peter Tiffin, Chairman of the Examinations Committee, regarding the GMC’s Proposal to collect examination data by GMC number. All trainees registered for the e-portfolio, existing SpRs, and other listed recipients, have been sent a copy directly by email.
Statement re Final Sitting of the Fellowship Assessment – March 2013
Correspondence from Mr Peter Tiffin, Chairman of the Examinations Committee, regarding the amended end date for the Fellowship Assessment. All trainees registered for the e-portfolio, existing SpRs, and other listed recipients, have been sent a copy directly by email.
Updated Statement re National Professional Examinations – September 2012
Correspondence from Mr Peter Tiffin, Chairman of the Examinations Committee, regarding the General Medical Council’s updated statement on National Professional Examinations. All trainees registered for the e-portfolio, and other listed recipients, have been sent a copy directly by email.
Statement re National Professional Exams – April 2012
Correspondence from Professor Caroline MacEwen, Chairman of the Examinations Committee, regarding the General Medical Council’s statement on National Professional Examinations. All trainees registered for the e-portfolio, and other listed recipients, have been sent a copy directly by email.
Consultation on proposals to amend the method of assessment for the Refraction Certificate and the Part 2 FRCOphth Written Examination
The College has launched a consultation on proposals to amend the method of assessment for the Refraction Certificate and the Part 2 FRCOphth Written Examination. Further details regarding the proposals and how to contribute are provided here. Please note the consultation will close on Monday 30 January 2012 at 5pm.