Curriculum 2024 : Checklist tools
The Curriculum Transition Checklist (CTC) tools have been developed to assist the transition of trainees into the new curriculum.
News & Views
Read the latest RCOphth news updates and guidance here.
Refraction Certificate and Part 2 FRCOphth Oral examinations to have new hybrid formats from November 2022
After 2 years of running revised patientless exams due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the College has now been granted GMC approval to implement a new hybrid format for both exams starting from this coming November.
Public dissatisfaction with NHS spells out need for action on workforce
With public satisfaction in the NHS falling amid rising waiting times and staff shortages, RCOphth President Professor Bernie Chang outlines the urgent need to increase ophthalmology workforce capacity alongside investing in recovery services.
Can handheld OCT transform our understanding of eye diseases in children?
In this episode, we speak with Sohaib Rufai, an NIHR Doctoral Fellow and Academic Ophthalmology Registrar, about his work in Leicester and Great Ormond Street Hospital using handheld OCT in children with rare diseases.
A step in the right direction to address NHS cataract provision and independent sector challenges
RCOphth President Professor Bernie Chang explains the positive action being taken by NHS England through its cataract specification, which the College has supported to develop.
GMC report highlights pressure on ophthalmologists in training
The annual report into the state of medical training and practice in the UK has illustrated the pressure that ophthalmologists in training continue to face as the pandemic continues, with rates of burnout increasing faster than any other specialty.
New guidance on cataract surgery training in high volume settings
New report sets out the need to provide surgical training opportunities in high volume cataract theatre lists across all settings.
Three steps to sustainable patient care: RCOphth publishes position on the independent sector and the delivery of NHS cataract surgery
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) has today defined its position on the provision of NHS cataract surgery and training by the independent sector in a new statement Three Steps to sustainable patient care: RCOphth view on the independent sector and the delivery of NHS cataract surgery.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Bausch + Lomb collaborate to ensure access to latest cutting-edge equipment for phaco surgery Five Stellaris Elite™
Collaboration between The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Bausch + Lomb ensures access to latest cutting-edge equipment for phaco surgery Five Stellaris Elite™ vision enhancement systems installed as part of Royal College’s Surgical Skills Centre.
The National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow Scheme 2022/23
The National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow scheme is run by the Faculty of Medical Leadership & Management (FMLM) and places fellows at a national healthcare-affiliated host organisation for a full-time 12-month position. The scheme is designed to develop skills in leadership, management, strategy, project management, and health policy. For those of you interested in a portfolio career, this interest area is an alternative to the traditional routes of research and teaching.