14th-25th November 2022
The Ophthalmology Department, Dunedin School of Medicine runs an intensive interactive 11 day residential course in Dunedin in November each year. The course is for New Zealand and Australian medical graduates in their second year of the RANZCO training programme to prepare for the Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologist (FRANZCO).
It is intended that the course will run in person in 2022 however, if COVID-19 border restrictions are still in place the course will be fully virtual (Decision will be made 1 August).
If you are interested in attending the 2022 please email the Course Organiser to apply.
Confirmed Speakers
Dr. Antony Bedggood
Fendalton Eye Clinic, Christchurch
Dr. Stuart Carroll
Auckland Eye, Auckland
Dr. Jesse Gale
Bowen Hospital, Wellington
Dr. Rob Jones
Nelson Eye Specialists, Nelson
Prof. Peter McCluskey
The University of Sydney, Sydney
Dr. Maria Moon
RACE
Dr. Con Petsoglou
The University of Sydney, Sydney
Dr. Casey Ung
Southern District Health Board
Prof. Brendan Vote
Launceston Eye Institute, Tasmania
Dr. Harry Bradshaw
Mercy Hospital, Dunedin
Dr. Clare Fraser
Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists, Sydney
Dr. Peter Hadden
Eye Institute, Auckland
Dr. Ben LaHood
Ashford Advanced Eye Care, SA
Dr. Logan Mitchell
Dunedin School of Medicine, Dunedin
Dr. Justin Mora
Auckland Eye, Auckland
Dr. Nicholas Toalster
Okko Eye Specialists, Brisbane
Dr. Andrea Vincent
Retina Specialists, Auckland
Dr. Graham Wilson
Ophthalmologist, Gisborne
General Information
Terms and Conditions
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 open until 1 July 2022.
Breaks
Sufficient breaks will be made throughout the programme, candidates should note that it is their responsibility to attend the sessions, all efforts will be made to keep lectures to time, however it is assumed that candidates will attend all sessions and will be aware of any short notice change in break times etc.
Fees (includes NZ GST 15%)
All lectures and One Set of OSCEs NZ$2900.00
Lectures only NZ$2300.00
OSCEs
The programme will include one set of OSCEs (an additional set may be provided subject to examiner availability)
Programme
All sessions are provided by live stream (no access to recorded lectures) with candidates accessing the course from their own location. Please refer to the latest programme (subject to change) initially listed in NZ Time (Australian times will be provided nearer the time). Candidates are required to have access to their own internet connection (sufficient for video conferencing), computer or laptop which are microphone and audio capable - the Organisers cannot be responsible for any internet disruption/speed issues at the Candidates end. Candidates will be required to download Zoom (lectures), Dropbox (for notes files) and Slido (Q&A and Audience Participation App).
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.
Refunds
Cancellations received prior to 20 October 2021 will be refunded less an administration fee of $300.00. No refunds will be made from 21 October 2021.