Gateway webinar - welcome to the NHSDate: 10 Sep 2024 - 10 Sep 2024 City: Via ZoomThis webinar aims to give an introduction to career pathways within the NHS for ophthalmologists newly arrived from overseas. The webinar will cover NHS structure and the role of the RCOphth and Career progression within the NHS as a SAS doctor. Register | Gateway webinar - welcome to the NHS | GATE24 | 10/09/2024 12:30:00 |
Clinical Trials Webinar Part 1 - ResourcesDate: 25 Sep 2024 - 25 Sep 2024 City: Via ZoomThis webinar is the first part in a series of webinars on managing clinical trials. Each webinar is also a stand alone introduction to the topic. The first topic will provide an overview on generating and managing research funds and tracking research finances as well as preparing the site, facilities and resources to run a clinical trial. Please click on book now for the programme. Register | Clinical Trials Webinar Part 1 - Resources | RES24 | 25/09/2024 18:00:00 |
Improving confidence diagnosing cerebral visual ImpairmentDate: 07 Oct 2024 - 07 Oct 2024 City: Via ZoomCerebral Visual Impairment is the most common cause of visual impairment in children in the UK, affecting around one child in every mainstream classroom and more than 50% of children in special needs schools. Acknowledging the the emergence of this area of practice over the last ten or so years and increasing frequency of referrals into paediatric ophthalmology services this 90 minute seminar will offer insights into the identification and diagnosis of Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) in at-risk groups, focusing in particular on children with profound and multiple disabilities (PMLD). Registrants will be offered practical tools and strategies for implementing the RCOphth CVI CPP into clinical practice and suggested models for care delivery. Register | Improving confidence diagnosing cerebral visual Impairment | CVI24 | 07/10/2024 18:15:00 |
TTT Supervision for Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT)Date: 08 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2024 City: LondonThis Training the Trainers (TTT) course is suitable for Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists and Ophthalmic Nurses who are experienced in education and would like to implement the Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT) programme in their unit or region. After further training, delegates from this course will be able to: • Roll out OPT Training Programmes in their departments • Contribute to leading the provision of OPT Training in their regions • Attend further OPT TTT or RCOphth TTT Courses to develop skills as Facilitators and Faculty • Cascade Supervisor TTT Training locally • Support the delivery of Advanced TTT Programmes nationally Register | TTT Supervision for Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT) | OPTOCT24 | 08/10/2024 09:00:00 |
Back to Basics - Byte sized topics for allDate: 09 Oct 2024 - 09 Oct 2024 City: NottinghamJoin us for an immersive dive into the fascinating world of ophthalmology! Delve deep into the realm of red eyes as we uncover the hidden clues and learn to distinguish the subtle nuances that could signal danger. We'll embark on a journey through the intricate art of managing corneal ulcers, navigating the complexities of uveitis cases , and unravelling the mysteries behind disc swelling. Brace yourself as we decode the enigmatic language of OCT and OCTA findings in our retinal clinic and unveil the secrets of referral and investigation strategies for fundus lesions. But wait, there's more! We'll also delve into the intricate realm of glaucoma, deciphering OCT findings and honing our skills in mastering the fine art of interpreting visual fields. So, sharpen your curiosity, ignite your passion, and get ready to embark on a journey of discovery where questions are welcomed, discussions are encouraged, and knowledge knows no bounds! Please click Book now to see the programme. Register | Back to Basics - Byte sized topics for all | BASICS24 | 09/10/2024 09:00:00 |
Tips & tricks of critically appraising scientific literatureDate: 10 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2024 City: Via ZoomThis is the second of three webinars exploring clinical trials, they can be booked as a group or as a standalone event. The objectives of this session are: 1.Understand the principles of critical appraisal specific to ophthalmology research. 2.Learn techniques for evaluating the quality, validity, and relevance of ophthalmic research studies. 3.Develop skills in identifying biases, confounding factors, and limitations in ophthalmology literature. 4.Gain proficiency in interpreting statistical analyses commonly used in ophthalmic research. 5.Acquire knowledge on how to apply critical appraisal skills to inform clinical practice and research decisions in ophthalmology. Register | Tips & tricks of critically appraising scientific literature | CLINT224 | 10/10/2024 18:00:00 |
Geographic atrophy webinarDate: 14 Oct 2024 - 14 Oct 2024 City: Via zoomAn evening webinar with Professor Ursula Schmidt -Urfurth ‘AI in diagnosis and monitoring of AMD disease: The real world experience’ Register | Geographic atrophy webinar | GEOAT24 | 14/10/2024 18:00:00 |
DALK & DMEK - 16 October 2024Date: 16 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2024 City: LondonDALK surgeries have reduced in number since the advent of corneal cross-linking. This hard-to-achieve competency is difficult to master. Learn from world-class trainers and supervisors. Since 2006, DMEK has been growing as a popular technique for endothelial keratoplasty for corneal endothelial pathologies. DMEK allows the selective replacement of the patient’s diseased Descemet membrane, including its endothelium with healthy donor tissue. As you may know, DMEK has the advantages of excellent visual outcome, very good restoration of the corneal anatomy, low complication rates and potentially longer graft survival rates. We have a multidisciplinary team of enthusiastic Corneal Surgeons, Trainers and Researchers waiting to welcome you. We will share the details of this procedure with you, including hands-on wet lab experiences of DALK & DMEK with human donors and porcine eyes. Register | DALK & DMEK - 16 October 2024 | DALK161024 | 16/10/2024 09:00:00 |
Introduction to Ophthalmic Surgery course - 18 October 2024Date: 18 Oct 2024 - 18 Oct 2024 City: LondonThis course is designed to serve as an introduction to ophthalmic surgery and will offer an opportunity for trainees to learn some of the core skills that form the building blocks of ophthalmic surgery. The focus will be on hands-on practical experience with only short introductions to each topic and at least 5 hours of simulated surgery using the latest model eyes. The course is open to Foundation Doctors, Medical students, Overseas Doctors, in fact anyone who is considering a career in ophthalmology. Register | Introduction to Ophthalmic Surgery course - 18 October 2024 | IOS181024 | 18/10/2024 09:00:00 |
A crash course on ocular drug toxicity webinarDate: 06 Nov 2024 - 06 Nov 2024 City: Via ZoomThis evening webinar will feature talks that give an overview of ocular drug toxicity; Drug induced uveitis and HIV toxicity and antibiotic related ocular toxicity. The webinar will conclude with a panel discussion Register | A crash course on ocular drug toxicity webinar | OCTOX24 | 06/11/2024 18:30:00 |
Professional skills leadership course 7 & 8 NovemberDate: 07 Nov 2024 - 08 Nov 2024 City: LondonThis comprehensive two-day Leadership skills course will help you develop the core skills you need to become an effective leader. The two day course will be delivered face to face on Thursday 7th November and Friday 8th November 2024 at the Royal College, 18 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD. It will be chaired by Ms Sudeshna Patra, RCOphth Leadership and Management Lead and Consultant Ophthalmologist. The course is aimed at ophthalmologists of all grades and ophthalmic practitioners interested in clinical leadership. Register | Professional skills leadership course 7 & 8 November | LEAD24 | 07/11/2024 09:00:00 |
Introduction to Ophthalmic Surgery course - 8 November 2024Date: 08 Nov 2024 - 08 Nov 2024 City: LondonThis course is designed to serve as an introduction to ophthalmic surgery and will offer an opportunity for trainees to learn some of the core skills that form the building blocks of ophthalmic surgery. The focus will be on hands-on practical experience with only short introductions to each topic and at least 5 hours of simulated surgery using the latest model eyes. The course is open to Foundation Doctors, Medical students, Overseas Doctors, in fact anyone who is considering a career in ophthalmology. Register | Introduction to Ophthalmic Surgery course - 8 November 2024 | IOS081124 | 08/11/2024 09:00:00 |
TTT for Senior Trainees + SAS DoctorsDate: 13 Nov 2024 - 13 Nov 2024 City: LondonThe Training the Trainers (TTT) course “Supervision in Practice” will help senior trainees develop skills to make their conversations more valuable for learning. The course is suitable for all senior trainees (ST5-ST7) who are responsible for teaching and training ophthalmologists and Specialist Grade/Associate Specialist SAS Doctors of 5+ years experience. The course uses a blend of independent preparatory learning with intensively-facilitated practical sessions on the day. Pre-recorded lectures (taking about 4-6 hours) will be circulated beforehand to support the small-group work. Objectives By independently studying pre-recorded lectures before attending the course, delegates will understand the tools utilised in the supervision of trainees, and how to apply them. These tools include: • Objective setting • Feedback • Appraisal • Formative assessment by WBAs • Assessment meetings with trainees By attending the course delegates will take part in multiple intensively-facilitated small-group practical sessions during which they will fine-tune their skills to apply these tools. They will practice how best to: • use objective setting to stimulate and direct learning • motivate trainees through feedback • improve learning from formative assessment (eg: WBAs) • make accurate summative assessments for supervisor reports • develop action plans through which to monitor progress • guide personal and professional development • talk to trainees about their shortcomings • use questions to solve problems Domains covered from “GMC Approval of Trainers” 2. Establishing and maintaining an environment for learning 3. Teaching and facilitating learning 7. Continuing professional development as an Educator Register | TTT for Senior Trainees + SAS Doctors | TTTST24 | 13/11/2024 09:00:00 |
Portfolio Pathway Training DayDate: 14 Nov 2024 - 14 Nov 2024 City: ManchesterWe are pleased to announce that we will be holding a one day Portfolio Pathway applicant workshop. Attendance criteria The event is specifically for those: •With an open, in-progress Portfolio Pathway application with the GMC •For those with the intention to apply within six months (and before September 2024) As places are limited, we would like to assist as many applicants that are actively or shortly going through the process, as there will be other events and webinars in the future for those interested in applying further down the line. The event will be run by •A college Portfolio pathway Lead or Senior Assessor •Mr Robert Hulston, Portfolio Pathway Manager Overview The day will include workshops, presentations and Q&A sessions. The aims of the event are to: •Provide applicants with a deeper understanding of the change of standards, from ‘equivalent to CCT’ to ‘Knowledge, Skills and Experience’ •Demonstrate ways to approach an application in the future and to ‘think outside the box’ as to how one may fulfil the curriculum’s key skills and personalise it in line with their own clinical experience and skill set •Create a platform for delegates to raise any issues and concerns and to get direct support, advice and clarity from the senior advisors •Hold various practical sessions to give applicants the opportunity to work with other doctors in the same position and to spark ideas, solutions and skills together •Create a safe space for questions and answers, speaking openly about challenges and concerns, with direct support, advise and clarity from the senior advisors •Leave the day with a strong idea of what the Portfolio Pathway is all about, the possible approaches that can be taken; and how to align the standards to their own clinical background, experience and skill-set The programme will include an overview of the Portfolio pathway process, guidance on what evidence to submit, tips from those who have submitted successful Portfolio pathway applications, a practical exercise discussing evidence from a real application, and a Q&A session. Register | Portfolio Pathway Training Day | 1124PTFLIO | 14/11/2024 10:00:00 |
Ocular Trauma Course - 15 November 2024Date: 15 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 City: LondonThe ocular trauma course is a practical course which will focus on the management of complex corneal lacerations, iris trauma, corneo-scleral lacerations, globe rupture, lid laceration and canalicular repair. This will be a “hands on” course with the emphasis on practicing surgical techniques and interactive small group teaching, rather than didactic lectures. The course is aimed at Ophthalmologists who provide surgical on-call services such as ST5-7 trainees, Fellows and Consultants.
Note: Please note this course will have an online extension via Zoom to Kabgayi Eye Unit (Rwanda). Register | Ocular Trauma Course - 15 November 2024 | OTC151124 | 15/11/2024 09:00:00 |
Medico-legal CourseDate: 20 Nov 2024 - 20 Nov 2024 City: LondonBuilding on the highly successful Medicolegal sessions at Congress 2023, Mr Amar Alwitry is hosting an all-day symposium with a highly respected and knowledgeable faculty. Litigation is ever increasing and practicing clinicians need to understand modern standards and concepts around consent and other aspects of the Medicolegal playing field. There will also be talks on how we learn from litigation and clinical errors, how to protect yourself from litigation and how to become/the role of a medical expert. The afternoon will be dedicated to a wholly interactive “You’re the Judge” session including break out rooms where delegates will be asked to put forward case opinions as Defendants or Claimants and then put their arguments to the other side. The symposium is suitable for Ophthalmologists of all levels and experience: trainees, SAS doctors and consultants. Register | Medico-legal Course | MLEGAL24 | 20/11/2024 09:30:00 |
TTT for Supervisors (Supervision of Training in Practice)Date: 22 Nov 2024 - 22 Nov 2024 City: LondonThis Train the Trainer (TTT) course will help Clinical and Educational Supervisors develop skills to make their conversations with trainees more valuable for learning. It will cover many aspects of the GMC standards required for the appraisal of trainers. This course uses a blend of independent preparatory learning with intensively-facilitated practical sessions on the day. Pre-recorded lectures circulated beforehand support the small-group work. This course is suitable SAS Doctors who supervise trainees. Register | TTT for Supervisors (Supervision of Training in Practice) | TTTSP24 | 22/11/2024 09:00:00 |
SAS 15th National Eye DayDate: 22 Nov 2024 - 22 Nov 2024 City: BirminghamThe annual SAS day will feature talks by keynote speakers and networking opportunities. Register | SAS 15th National Eye Day | SAS24 | 22/11/2024 09:30:00 |
Paediatric Ophthalmology Study DayDate: 26 Nov 2024 - 26 Nov 2024 City: LondonCome and learn about the wonderful world of Paediatric Ophthalmology. An all day event filled with “how to” advice, top tips, clinical pearls and practical guides for problem solving in eye conditions presenting in children, particularly on call. Become aware of the depth of this specialty with talks on glaucoma, visual impairment, plastics, uveitis, cataract, retina, as well as strabismus. Aimed at trainees, SAS doctors and the general ophthalmologist. Chaired by Miss Aabgina Shafi, Wakefield and Prof. Rachel Pilling, Bradford Register | Paediatric Ophthalmology Study Day | PAED24 | 26/11/2024 09:00:00 |
Oculoplastics Curriculum Based Course -28 & 29 November 2024Date: 28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 City: LondonA two-day interactive course combining lectures and practical work. This is a basic course for ophthalmologists in training designed to highlight curriculum requirements for the FRCOphth exams. It aims to provide an opportunity to introduce or refresh basic skills and understanding of common conditions in oculoplastics in a small group setting. A number of novel models are used to support the teaching. Pig’s heads are utilised to practice some of the procedures. The facilitators will not sign off on portfolio competencies. Register | Oculoplastics Curriculum Based Course -28 & 29 November 2024 | OCBC282911 | 28/11/2024 09:00:00 |