16-27 November 2026
Dunedin Ophthalmology Course
The OSNZ PE Trust runs an intensive interactive 11 day residential course in Dunedin in November each year and is limited to 36 places. The course is for New Zealand and Australian medical graduates in the RANZCO training programme to prepare for the Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO) with preference given to candidates sitting the RANZCO Advanced Clinical Examination the following year.
Note that this course will be in person with no livestreaming or recorded options.
Applications Update: 5 May 2026
Places on the course have now been filled. To be placed on the waiting list contact the Course Organiser directly.
Speakers
Speakers and Programme may be subject to change
Dr Harry Bradshaw, Dunedin
A/Prof Elisa Cornish, Sydney
Dr John Dickson, Hamilton
A/Prof James Elder, Melbourne
Dr Peter Hadden, Auckland
Dr Rob Jones, Nelson
Dr Logan Mitchell, Dunedin
A/ Prof Con Petsoglou, Sydney
Dr Casey Ung, Dunedin
Dr Rob Weatherhead, Christchurch
Dr Jesse Gale, Wellington
Prof Peter McCluskey
Dr Justin Mora, Auckland
Dr Simon Taylor, Sydney
A/Prof Andrea Vincent, Auckland
Dr Graham Wilson, Christchurch
Dr Narme Deva, Auckland
Dr Eamonn Fahy, Sydney
Dr Alex Hamilton, Sydney
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions DOCC2026 - updated 21 May 2026
Attendance
The 2026 Course is to be held in person in Dunedin, New Zealand. Lectures run every day (with the exception of Sunday) from Monday 16 November (8am) to Friday 27 November (5.30 pm). There will be no virtual/livestream option or any recordings of any session.
Readings
All notes and copies of presentations will be provided electronically. Candidates will be given access to a Dropbox where content provided by lecturers will be made available to download. Access to this dropbox will be available until 1 July 2027.
Fee
NZ$3,850.00 (includes NZ GST) must be paid by 30 June 2026 to confirm your place. Lectures Only NZ$3,190.00. Candidates will be able to pay by credit card via the course website, alternatively payment can be made by internet bank or international money transfer (in NZ dollars). Candidates will be sent a link for registration once they have been approved entry on the course. Internet banking will be available on the downloadable invoice. When payment is received a receipt will be emailed to you.
Fee includes: tea/coffee at refreshment breaks, boxed lunch on OSCE days only, welcome function Monday, course dinner Saturday. Includes 4 OSCEs (candidates in pairs, one examined, one observing). NOTE: Lecture Only Candidates will not be able to attend any of the OSCES.
Programme
Candidates will be provided with an up-to-date programme, however the Organising Committee reserves the right to make changes to the programme at short notice.
Health
Candidates may not attend if they have any communicable disease (including COVID-19). Candidates should contact the Course Organiser immediately should they become sick – candidates will not be permitted at the venue (or the OSCEs) if they are exhibiting any cold or flu symptoms, and may be required to produce a negative RAT COVID-19 test if requested. It is recommended that candidates be prepared to wear masks at inside venues when instructed.
Refunds
Cancellations received prior to 1 October 2026 will be refunded less an administration fee of $350.00. No refunds will be made from 2 October 2026.
The organisers take no responsibility for a candidate’s inability to attend in person and/or disruption to travel.
Candidates should take full travel insurance and it is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that their course fees are covered.