Basic Clinical Skills in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Taster Day

5th January 2019

Central Middlesex Hospital London

About

This course will provide the attendee with an overview and fundamental understanding of ophthalmology, and equip them with essential skills in ophthalmology examination and assessment. The course will be an excellent opportunity to familiarise with various frequently used examination techniques in ophthalmology in order to appropriately assess a patient presenting with an eye complaint. It is aimed at junior specialty trainees and foundation year doctors in ophthalmology as well as GPs and A&E doctors who deal with patients presenting with eye complaints. It is also relevant to junior doctors from other specialities and final year medical students considering a career in ophthalmology.

Reviews

Great course. Good organisation and appropriately timed sessions.

NM
Sandwell General Hospital, West Bromwich, United Kingdom
Basic Clinical Skills in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Taster Day
5th January 2019, London

This was an excellent course. There was plenty of time for each of us to practice during the practical sessions.

AB
Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, United Kingdom
Basic Clinical Skills in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Taster Day
5th January 2019, London

Fantastic day. All the tutors, especially Miss Oyewole and Dr Peng, were excellent. Really well organised with a great chance to practice. The level of content was perfect and appropriate.

TS
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Basic Clinical Skills in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Taster Day
5th January 2019, London

A great course. It met my learning objectives. It was very relevant and useful.

IA
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Basic Clinical Skills in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Taster Day
5th January 2019, London

A good opportunity to practice practical skills.

TN
Northwick Park Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Basic Clinical Skills in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Taster Day
5th January 2019, London

It was very useful, relevant and well organised. I would highly recommend it to others!

SR
Whipps Cross Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Basic Clinical Skills in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Taster Day
5th January 2019, London

All the tutors were so lovely and approachable, especially Miss Kehinde and Dr Riley. I really enjoyed myself and learnt a lot from it.

UK
Scunthorpe General Hospital, Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
Basic Clinical Skills in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Taster Day
5th January 2019, London

It provided a great insight into a career in ophthalmology.

LA
University of Health Sciences Antigua, Antigua
Basic Clinical Skills in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Taster Day
16th December 2017, London
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A good range of the basic clinical skills needed to assess and manage simple and emergency eye cases. A good range of equipment and well-paced explanations.

WZ
Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Basic Clinical Skills in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Taster Day
16th December 2017, London

This course provided great value for money. Very friendly, approachable and helpful tutors.

JK
Barnet Hospital, Barnet, United Kingdom
Basic Clinical Skills in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Taster Day
16th December 2017, London

Aimed at

  • Foundation Doctors with an Interest in Ophthalmology.
  • GPs and A&E Doctors Dealing with Patients Presenting with Eye Complaints.
  • Junior Doctors from Other Specialities and Final Year Medical Students Considering a Career in Ophthalmology.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, the delegate will be able to:
  • Take a focused ophthalmic case history.
  • Perform a basic, yet thorough, ophthalmic examination.
  • Recognise red flags suggesting an urgent ophthalmic problem in a patient presenting to the General Practitioner or the A&E Department.
Quick Information
Places are currently limited. There is only one place remaining for this course. We have hence closed the online registration system. If you wish to take the last place, please email us at courses@doctorsacademy.org.uk and we will suggest the way to complete registration, provided the place is still available.
Date 5th January 2019
Time 8:30 - 17:00
Venue
Google Maps 		Central Middlesex Hospital London
Course Fee £ 40.00
Closing Date Places will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis and therefore we are unable to provide a precise closing date.
No of Places 20
Dress code Professional/Semi-formal
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