Become an examiner

The best thing about being an examiner:

Working with College staff and fellow ophthalmologists from the UK and around the world while helping shape the next generation of the profession.

Why I became an examiner:

I have a strong interest in professional standards and wanted to give back by ensuring fair, high-quality assessment. I also value supporting the College's international examinations as a senior international examiner.

Why you should become an examiner:

You'll keep your knowledge current, expand your network, receive excellent support, and may even have opportunities to examine overseas.

“I’m always learning something new while examining”

The best thing about being an examiner:

Working with a fantastic exams team, reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new ones, and keeping my ophthalmology knowledge up to date. Seeing former candidates become examiners is especially rewarding.

Why I became an examiner:

I’m passionate about medical education and committed to maintaining the College’s high standards.

Why you should become an examiner:

It’s a rewarding way to give back, support future ophthalmologists, and join a welcoming community.

The best thing about being an examiner:

It's a rewarding way to support colleagues and the College while meeting ophthalmologists from the UK and overseas. I also enjoy keeping my knowledge up to date and working with the fantastic exams team.

Why I became an examiner:

I wanted to give back by helping maintain the high standards of UK ophthalmic qualifications and shape the next generation of consultants.

Why you should become an examiner:

You'll develop professionally, gain valuable insights into assessment, expand your network, and help ensure excellent patient care.

The best thing about being an examiner:

Guiding the next generation of ophthalmologists is incredibly rewarding. I enjoy assessing candidates, seeing them develop, and working with colleagues from across the UK while keeping my knowledge up to date.

Why I became an examiner:

I wanted to give back to the profession by maintaining high standards and sharing my experience to help shape future patient care.

Why you should become an examiner:

It's a rewarding way to develop professionally, expand your knowledge, network with peers, and help ensure excellence in ophthalmology.

The best thing about being an examiner:

You're helping shape the future of ophthalmology by maintaining the high standards that underpin safe patient care in the UK and internationally.

Why I became an examiner:

I wanted to help uphold exam quality, develop expertise in assessment, and stay current while applying my experience in a new way.

Why you should become an examiner:

It's intellectually rewarding, offers excellent CPD, training, networking and travel opportunities, and welcomes ophthalmologists from all backgrounds and career stages.

The best thing about being an examiner:

Every exam is different. You meet examiners from across the UK and beyond, sharing knowledge and perspectives you wouldn't otherwise gain.

Why I became an examiner:

I wanted to understand the exam process better so I could support my trainees. After more than a decade, the role has given me far more than I expected.

Why you should become an examiner:

It challenges you, refreshes your ophthalmology knowledge, and connects you with inspiring colleagues and an outstanding exams team.

The best thing about being an examiner:

I enjoy teaching and supporting the next generation of ophthalmologists. An unexpected benefit has been reconnecting with colleagues from across the UK, sharing perspectives, and keeping up to date with developments and clinical practice across subspecialties.

Why I became an examiner:

It's enjoyable, rewarding, and a great way to contribute to training while expanding your professional network and building lasting connections.

The best thing about being an examiner:

I am a Consultant Ophthalmologist at East Cheshire Hospitals and have been a College examiner for almost 20 years. Examining has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career, giving me a deeper appreciation of the fairness and rigour of the examination process.

Why I became an examiner:

It has provided opportunities to examine internationally, build lifelong friendships, and develop as an educator.

Why you should become an examiner:

I encourage anyone considering the role to get involved—it is a welcoming, supportive community, and the experience gives back far more than it demands.

The best thing about being an examiner:

It helps maintain the College's professional standards while keeping your general ophthalmology knowledge up to date. It's a rewarding way to support your own professional development.

Why I became an examiner:

I wanted to expand my role as a trainer beyond my workplace and connect with like-minded colleagues across the UK.

Why you should become an examiner:

You'll join a supportive community, enhance your teaching, and help trainees succeed while giving back to the profession.