News and notices. Comm Eye Health Vol. 14 No. 40 2001. December 01, 2001

Royal College of Ophthalmologists

17 Cornwall Terrace, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4QW, UK

Diploma Examination in Ophthalmology DRCOphth

ANNOUNCING A CHANGE TO THE STRUCTURE

From November 2001, there has been no Practical Refraction section in the Diploma Examination. The New Diploma Examination (DRCOphth) is a test of ophthalmic knowledge including relevant basic sciences and clinical skills for candidates who have worked in ophthalmology for one year (full-time or equivalent). This work experience need not have been gained in the UK.

Information, Exams syllabi, Applications from:
The Head of the Examinations Department at the above address
Or Tel: 00 44 (0) 20 7935 0702
Or Fax: 00 44 (0) 20 7487 4674
Or E-mail: [email protected]
Or visit the College website www.rcophth.ac.uk/

UK and Overseas Examination Calendar 2002

Part 1 MRCOphth Exam

Dates of Examination

Location

Closing Date

8-9 April

India

22 February

22-23 April

UK

11 March

7-8 October UK

UK, India

26 August

Part 2 MRCOphth

Dates of Examination

Location

Closing Date

9-11 April

India

22 February

17-21 June

UK

6 May

9-10 October

India

26 August

4-8 November

UK

23 September

Part 3 MRCOphth

Dates of Examination

Location

Closing Date

4-8 March

UK

21 January

11-12 April

India

22 February

9-13 September

UK

29 July

10-11 October

India

26 August

Diploma in Ophthalmology(DRCOphth)

Dates of Examination

Location

Closing Date

27-28 June

UK

16 May

18-19 November

UK

7 October

Overseas Location
Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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