• FRCS3 Examiner Application

  • The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Fellowship in Ophthalmology (FRCS Ophthalmology) is aimed at candidates who have 6 years post-qualification experience. It is assessed at the standard of a General Ophthalmologist who is able to manage patients and their ophthalmic conditions independently in a safe and professional manner.

    Eligibility criteria to become an examiner for the FRCS Ophthalmology are listed below.

    Applications are welcomed from both ophthalmologists and physicians. All examiners are appointed to support all three parts of the exam: Part 1 and Part 2 (written papers) and Part 3 (structured oral and clinical components). Physician examiners support assessment in general medicine and medical emergencies across the written exams and Part 3 Structured Oral.

    Clinicians who are currently taking, or who intend to take, the FRCS Ophthalmology examinations are not eligible to apply.

     

    Principal Roles

    Appointment will be for a period of five years in the first instance, renewable by the Surgical Examinations Board.

    Part 1 and Part 2 activity is normally held online and face to face within the UK. The Part 3 structured oral and clinical examinations take place in our international centres. If invited to examine at Part 3, examiners will be required to travel for up to one week at a time. Therefore, clinicians should have the support of their employer to obtain leave for this purpose before they apply to be an examiner.

    Examiners are required to:

    • Undertake training prior to involvement in the examination and participate in ongoing assessment, training and development as an examiner.
    • Contribute to the written, oral and clinical examinations at least once every two years.
    • Support the examination process by honouring commitments to write questions, attend examinations and standard setting, and take part in quality assurance activities relating to the examination.
    • Actively participate in ensuring that the examination is of the highest standards.
    • Assess every candidate equally and fairly, without bias or prejudice.
    • Ensure that the confidentiality of candidate information, examination results and exam materials is respected at all times.

     

    Eligibility Criteria

    Level of Experience

    • Normally a current Fellow or Member of one of the Royal Colleges in the United Kingdom or Ireland in good standing and with active membership.
    • In good standing with the GMC/IMC or equivalent national registration body with no restrictions on practice and not currently undergoing any investigation or disciplinary process.
    • Hold or have held full consultant status post-CCST or equivalent completion of postgraduate medical specialty training; or be an SAS doctor who has completed CESR or Portfolio Pathway.
    • Be able to complete one term of office before retirement (five years). Following retirement, examiners may remain on the panel for a further four years only if a licence to practise with the relevant regulatory body is maintained.

    Locum consultants, those in independent practice and SAS doctors who have not completed CESR or Portfolio Pathway may apply to be assessed for eligibility to be an examiner on a case-by-case basis.

    Clinical and Teaching Experience

    • Actively engaged in teaching or clinical practice, either currently or within the past year.
    • Have experience of clinical practice that should include:
      • Independent outpatient work.
      • Elective surgery.
      • Emergency on-call responsibilities.
      • Internal medicine specialties (physician examiners only).
    • Have experience of involvement in postgraduate surgical training, education or teaching that may include:
      • Supervision and training of postgraduate trainees.
      • Delivery of lectures or demonstration/teaching sessions.
      • Conducting workplace-based assessments (WBAs).
      • Mentoring activities.
      • Acting as an examiner in postgraduate examinations.

     

    Supporting Statements

    Applicants must provide the names and contact details of two people who can provide statements in support of their application.

    Supporting Statement 1: From a Fellow of Consultant status, not necessarily of this College, who is prepared to support your application.

    Supporting Statement 2: From a senior medical professional with knowledge of your current clinical practice.

     

    Application Process

    Applications and supporting statements are reviewed by the FRCS Ophthalmology Committee and the Surgical Examinations Board. If approved, a letter confirming appointment as an examiner will be issued.

    Any questions regarding the application process can be sent to ophthexaminers@rcpsg.ac.uk

  • Personal Details

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  • Please provide confirmation that you maintain a license to practice*

  • Specialty information

  • Physician examiners must work or have worked within internal medicine specialties.

  • Education

  • Provide details of your primary degree and any professional examimations. Please upload evidence of the qualifications gained

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  • Is your membership currently active and in good standing

  • Current Clinical Practice

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  • Previous employment

  • Please provide details of any other posts held in the last 5 years.

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  • Have you previously acted as an examiner for other postgraduate qualifications?
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  • Teaching and training experience

  • Other than any teaching carried out in your day to day work, please describe your involvement in any additional postgraduate teaching or training within the last 12 months. This may include:


    • Supervision and training of postgraduate trainees
    • Delivery of lectures or demonstration/teaching sessions
    • Conducting workplace-based assessments (WBAs)
    • Mentoring activities
    • Acting as an examiner in postgraduate exams

  • Organisational approval

  • Have you discussed your application and the commitment required with your Clinical Director?*
  • Does your organisation support your commitment to examining duties and has this been included in your job plan?*

  • Supporting references

  • Please provide details of two people who can provide statements in support of your application. It is recommended that you advise the referees that they will be contacted by the College to provide a supporting statement.

    One should be a Fellow of Consultant status, not necessarily of this College, who is prepared to support your application

    The second should be a senior medical professional with knowledge of your current clinical practice.

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