Clinical Ophthalmology (Online Learning)
Provided by The University of Edinburgh Medical School
About the course
This two year, part-time masters programme is taught entirely online and leads to the degree of Master of Surgery (ChM).
It is offered by the University of Edinburgh in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
The programme has been developed with the support of NHS Education for Scotland (NES).
Who is this programme for?
The ChM is designed to support advanced ophthalmology specialist trainees in the UK and registrars/residents in ophthalmology, internationally.
This is achieved through a curriculum which recognises your subspecialist ophthalmic interests in preparation for exit examination and hospital-based practice.
Our programme is aligned with the curricula of the membership and fellowship examinations of the:
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
- International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
This makes this degree very attractive if you are a domestic or international student preparing for these examinations. It also applies if you are approaching consultancy and specialist practice.
Video resources
Watch our introductory film to learn more about how this online degree can help you hone your clinical skills:
Hear what our ChM graduates think about our programme:
Listen to David Pyott and Professor Baljean Dhillon discussing global education in ophthalmology and The David and Molly Pyott Foundation Scholarships in Ophthalmology for ChM international applicants from low resource settings.
Time commitment
The programme runs on a semester basis over two years - from September until June each year. You will follow a weekly timetable.
We recommend that you are able to commit a minimum of 15-20 hours to your studies each week. The learning content is delivered each week in a flexible, modular manner.
How will I learn?
The programme is delivered using a purpose-built learning environment that supports a variety of learning styles, and allows students flexibility in their study patterns.
Courses
This degree is aligned with the curricula of the:
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth)
Core, compulsory courses in each area of clinical ophthalmology support learning for their membership and fellowship examinations. These are taught and assessed using a clinical problem-based approach, supported by systems-based review of the course material.
Academic courses (core and specialist) allow you to explore research and teaching methodology. These will also develop skills to ensure an ability to analyse published evidence and explore interactive and written clinical communication skills.
How will I be assessed?
Knowledge and understanding will be assessed with a formal multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam designed to mirror the trainees' upcoming exit exams. You will also participate in academic discussion boards, leading and facilitating debate, and complete a reflective ePortfolio.
You are required to complete a Masters research project in Year 2 in an appropriate ophthalmology sub-speciality of your choosing.
Year 1
- Ophthalmology 1
- Core Ophthalmology
- Applied Basic Sciences, Examination and Surgical Strategies
- Clinical Decision Making, Therapeutics, Avoiding and Managing Complications
- Diagnostics and Technologies in Clinical Practice
- Acute Ophthalmology, Trauma and Advanced Surgical Techniques
Year 2
- Ophthalmology 2
- Core Academic Activity (Reflective ePortfolio)
- Examination (MCQ)
- Specialist Academic Activity (Research Project)
Academic courses in Year 2 will explore research and teaching methodology, whilst enabling you to develop the ability to analyse published evidence and enhance your interactive and written clinical communication skills.
You will also have the opportunity to complete a written reflective ePortfolio and an academic research project, for example original research or a systematic review in a relevant sub-speciality.
Peer-reviewed journal
Following completion of the programme, students are encouraged to seek publication of their study in a peer-reviewed journal.
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