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ChM in Clinical Ophthalmology Masters by online distance learning This two year part-time Masters programme in Clinical Ophthalmology, taught entirely online, is offered by the University of Edinburgh in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and leads to the degree of Master of Surgery (ChM). This programme was developed with the support of NHS Education for Scotland (NES). Based on the curricula of the FRCSEd (Ophth) and FRCOphth in the United Kingdom and Ireland, this vocational ChM programme provides the opportunity for advanced trainees in Ophthalmology to study modules relevant to their declared subspecialty, and supports learning for the Fellowship examinations of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd Ophth) and Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth). Trainees will be taught by experienced tutors, all leading clinicians in their field, and will have access to a large structured learning resource of educational materials, including an unparalleled online library facility. Illustrative cases will cover technical skills and procedures as well as core knowledge. This programme aims to provide high standard, flexible advanced training for the next generation of medical and surgical ophthalmologists, linking an academic degree to the fellowship examinations, and to develop the trainee’s academic portfolio and facilitate ophthalmology research projects. On completion of this programme students will be able to: • demonstrate in-depth knowledge of their chosen specialty, and be able to apply this knowledge to the systematic assessment and management of medical and surgical patients in the elective, urgent and emergency clinical setting; • recognise the leadership contribution and responsibilities of the ophthalmologist in the multidisciplinary management of complex medical and surgical disease; • critically reflect upon day-to-day medical and surgical practice in the context of recent advances, and engage in critical dialogue with peers and experts in other sub-specialties; • apply the general principles of clinical study design, ethics, and statistics to critically evaluate the scientific literature in medical and surgical research, and make informed judgements on new and emerging issues in medicine and surgery; • exercise a high level of autonomy and initiative in professional activities at a level of independent medical and surgical practice. The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.
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Programme Structure Year 1 Semester 1 • Ophthalmology 1 • Core Ophthalmology • Applied Basic Sciences, Examination and Surgical Strategies • Diagnostics and Technologies in Clinical Practice Semester 2 • Ophthalmology 1 • Core Ophthalmology • Clinical Decision Making, Therapeutics, Avoiding and Managing Complications • Acute Ophthalmology, Trauma and Advanced Surgical Techniques
Year 2 Semester 1 • Ophthalmology 2 • Core Academic Activity Semester 2 • Examination (MCQ and EMI) • Specialist Academic Activity
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Masters by online distance learning Programme Structure Structure Programme
This online online programme programme runs runs on on a a semester semester basis basis over over two two years years and and involves involves approximately approximately This 10-15 hours of study each week in a flexible modular manner. It is anticipated that some 10-15 hours of study each week in a flexible modular manner. It is anticipated that some of this this study study will will receive receive credit credit or or mirror mirror “in-the “in-the workplace” workplace” activities. activities. In In the the first first year year of of the the of programme, programme, compulsory compulsory core core modules modules will will cover cover the the basic basic elements elements of of the the subspecialties subspecialties (elective and and emergency emergency ophthalmic ophthalmic pathology pathology both both medical medical and and surgical), surgical), in in preparation preparation (elective for a a consultancy consultancy post. post. Modules Modules will will be be taught taught and and assessed assessed using using a a clinical clinical problem-based problem-based for approach, supported by systems-based review of the course material. In the second year, year, approach, supported by systems-based review of the course material. In the second trainees trainees will will have have the the opportunity opportunity to to undertake undertake a a tailored tailored academic academic module module that that reflects reflects their subspecialty subspecialty interest. interest. Academic Academic modules modules (core (core and and specialist) specialist) will will explore explore research research their and teaching methodology, as well as develop skills to ensure an ability to analyse published published and teaching methodology, as well as develop skills to ensure an ability to analyse evidence and and explore explore interactive interactive and and written written clinical clinical communication communication skills. skills. Trainees Trainees will will evidence be be required required to to complete complete an an academic academic critique critique in in an an appropriate appropriate subspecialty subspecialty area area of of work work undertaken during during the the two two year year period period of of study study such such as as that that resulting resulting from from a a publication publication in in a a undertaken peer-reviewed journal. journal. peer-reviewed
Why Enrol? Enrol? Why
This programme offers: This programme offers: • Advanced Advanced training training for for ophthalmologists ophthalmologists preparing preparing for for the the fellowship fellowship examinations examinations and and • approaching consultancy; consultancy; approaching • Flexible Flexible learning learning throughout throughout the the year year to to complement complement busy busy working working lives lives and and shift shift patterns; patterns; • • Mentoring through online discussions; • Mentoring through online discussions; • Participation Participation in in the the programme programme from from computers computers connected connected to to the the internet internet located located anywhere anywhere • in in the the world; world; • Access to many high quality interactive online resources/e-journals and and online online textbooks; textbooks; • Access to many high quality interactive online resources/e-journals •A A distinguished distinguished postgraduate postgraduate qualification qualification from from a a Russell Russell Group Group University. University. •
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The University has many established and well-regarded online postgraduate programmes, programmes, The University has many established and well-regarded online postgraduate with more more than than 1,500 1,500 students students currently currently enrolled. enrolled. The The ChM ChM in in Clinical Clinical Ophthalmology Ophthalmology offers offers with flexibility beyond that offered by more traditionally taught courses. The online, distanceflexibility beyond that offered by more traditionally taught courses. The online, distancelearning learning nature nature of of this this programme programme is is perfect perfect for for doctors doctors working working unsociable unsociable shift shift patterns. patterns. It It is accessible accessible to to individuals individuals with with access access to to a a computer computer and and internet internet connection connection anywhere anywhere in in the the is world. world.
Entry Requirements Requirements Entry
Prospective applicants applicants must must hold hold a a basic basic medical medical qualification qualification recognised recognised by by the the General General Prospective Medical Council. UK trainee applicants will be expected to have completed initial (ST[specialist Medical Council. UK trainee applicants will be expected to have completed initial (ST[specialist training years]1-2) or (CT[core training years]1-2) and early intermediate (ST3) phases of of their their training years]1-2) or (CT[core training years]1-2) and early intermediate (ST3) phases training and would would normally normally be be commencing commencing Intermediate Intermediate Phase Phase (ST4) (ST4) of of their their training programme programme and training. training.
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Candidates from from outside outside the the UK UK or or those those not not within within a a recognised recognised training training programme programme will will Candidates be required to demonstrate that the course is directly relevant to their ophthalmic surgery be required to demonstrate that the course is directly relevant to their ophthalmic surgery training. Applicants Applicants should should have have completed completed a a minimum minimum of of 24 24 months months of of core core training training in in the the training. surgical surgical specialties specialties and and 18 18 months months of of specialty specialty training training in in ophthalmology ophthalmology before before enrolling enrolling for for the ChM. ChM. Applications Applications from from established, established, independently independently practising practising ophthalmologists ophthalmologists will will also also be be the considered. considered. Where applicable, you you will will also also be be required required to to meet meet any any language language requirements requirements in in accordance accordance Where applicable, with the the University University of of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh’s regulations. regulations. with
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