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About this section
The Ophthalmology Section’s purpose is to promote and provide accredited educational study of best practice in the field of ophthalmology.
Section Council members
Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.
Interested in joining the Section Council?
Section Councils play a pivotal role at the RSM. This Council is not currently looking for any new Council members. When vacancies arise, an application form will be made available on this page.
President Elect
Honorary Secretary
Honorary Treasurer
Upcoming ophthalmology events and webinars
View all events and webinars being run by the Ophthalmology Section.
Energising outpatients: An international view
Ophthalmology in the UK faced a workload crisis prior to the pandemic. Post pandemic the situation is critical. This webinar will discuss new ideas about how to change current practices in ophthalmolo...
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Live stream: Advances in orbital surgery
To join us in London for this Advances In... meeting, please follow this link. This live stream brings together multidisciplinary experts for a day that focuses on some of the most challenging aspects...
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Advances in orbital surgery
Join us in person for this Advances In... meeting. This meeting brings together multidisciplinary experts for a day that focuses on some of the most challenging aspects of orbital surgery. We will lea...
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Squint forum 2021
This year's annual Squint Forum webinar will update delegates on the field of neuro-ophthalmology. Expert speakers will join us to explore many topics in relation to neuro-ophthalmology, updates and c...
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Thyroid eye disease – innovating and caring beyond the eye
This multidisciplinary webinar is an exciting chance to hear from global leaders in thyroid eye disease about the current best practice and new innovations in thyroid eye disease. Our speakers are ren...
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Prizes & awards
Ophthalmology Section: Students and Trainees Prize
Prize
- Best Poster: £150
- Best Paper: £150 and one year’s membership to the Royal Society of Medicine.
Submission deadline
Saturday 10 April 2021
Open to
Medical students and trainee doctors.
Application guidelines
Opportunity to present research work and case reports to a knowledgeable and critical audience at a Section meeting. Abstracts should be submitted of no more than 300 words. 1 submission per person only. Papers accepted would be considered for publication in the JRSM.
Ophthalmology Section: Travelling Fellowship Bursary
Prize
Up to the value of £1,000 towards travelling abroad to further the study or advancement of ophthalmology.
Submission deadline
Saturday 1 May 2021.
Open to
British based ophthalmologists travelling abroad and foreign ophthalmologists travelling to the UK.
Application guidelines
Submit a CV and an application letter detailing the intended purpose of travelling abroad, along with a budget outline of your travelling costs and any supporting statements and letters.
Travelling Fellows may be required by the Ophthalmology Section Council to lecture at an Ophthalmology meeting on their experiences during the period of the award.
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Fellow
For professionals with a medical, dental or veterinary qualification recognised by GMC, GDC or RCVS.
Associate
For professionals working in the healthcare sector or with an interest in healthcare issues and do not qualify for a Fellow membership.
Student
For students studying medicine, dentistry or an undergraduate qualification in a healthcare-related subject, in the UK or overseas.