Part 1 FRCOphth Examination in Trinidad – Royal College of Ophthalmologists

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Part 1 FRCOphth Examination

Hosted in Trinidad and Tobago from January 2019

Beginning in January 2019, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the UK will bring the first part of the prestigious FRCOphth examination to the Caribbean region. The FRCOphth is open to anyone in the world who has a medical degree approved by the General Medical Council of the UK or of Ireland. It is a renowned career enhancer and a demonstration of expertise in ophthalmology.

The first sitting of the Part 1 FRCOphth written examination will be held in Trinidad and Tobago on the 14th January 2019. It will be hosted by the local British Council and held at the School of Business and Computer Science, 53-54 Sagan Drive, Champs Fleurs, Trinidad & Tobago.

Further exams will be held on Monday 29th April 2019 and Monday 7th October 2019

Morning sessions will start at 8am local time and afternoon sessions will start at 12:30pm.

The opening date for applications is 24th September 2018 and the closing date will be Monday 19th November 2019.

Candidates will be able to apply via the RCOphth website can click here

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has identified the Caribbean region, a place of growth for our FRCOphth examination as part of our commitment to deliver exams internationally.

Dylan Costello Head of Examinations

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Contribute to EyeWiki And Win American Academy Products

Contribute to EyeWiki by midnight (U.S. Pacific time) June 1, 2019, for a chance to win American Academy online products!

 

If you are an ophthalmologist (including residents and fellows in training) outside of the United States, the American Academy of Ophthalmology invites you to contribute to EyeWiki and compete for one of four annual prizes. Winners can choose either the Academy’s Basic and Clinical Science (BCSC) Complete Set eBook series or a two-year subscription to Focal Points Digital.

To be considered for the contest, you must be the primary author of your article, it must be wholly original work and must be added to EyeWiki between June 2, 2018 and 11:59 p.m. (U.S. Pacific time) June 1, 2019. Only the primary author of the article, who submits it for consideration in the contest, will be considered for a possible award. You may submit multiple articles, in one or more categories.

Entries can be made in any of the following four areas:

  • Cataract/Refractive Surgery/Cornea/Anterior Segment
  • Retina/Vitreous/Uveitis/Oncology/Pathology
  • Glaucoma/Neuro‐Ophthalmology
  • Pediatrics/Strabismus/Oculoplastics/Orbit

 

To find out more, please click here

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