Apply for Fellowship

Demonstrate your professional expertise and achievements in ophthalmic practice

As a College Fellow you can use the prestigious post-nominal letters FRCOphth.

Fellowship by exam
This is the pinnacle of success for all trainees on Ophthalmic Specialist Training (OST) and is achieved on completion of the required exams. It is also an option for others practising in the UK and overseas who have completed the exams via a different training route. Many international practitioners who wish to work in the UK use this accreditation to support their specialist registration via the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR).
You can see full details here. Once you have passed the final exam we will invite you to complete your membership registration. Details of membership fees are here.

Please note that the eligibility criteria and assessment process for Fellow by election are under review. 

Any questions? Email us at [email protected].

If you have been a Fellow of the College before and would like to rejoin please fill in the rejoining form.