This is a living document that is frequently updated. Candidates achieving this standard are judged to have the requisite skills of a general ophthalmologist and are able to manage their patients in a safe and professional manner. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3. Part 1 and Part 2 are written examinations and Part 3 consists of structured oral and clinical examinations. Please refer to the examination Regulations document on our website for full details.
The Part 1 and Part 2 examinations are normally held twice each year and the Part 3 examination is normally held five times each year. As future dates and centres are confirmed they will appear on our website. The examinations are held in the UK and at a number of international centres. You will find a full list of locations in our website.
The education and training requirements for entry are detailed in the eligibility section of the Regulations document. It is intended for doctors wishing to join an otolaryngology department in a trainee position or for GPs who wish to offer minor ENT surgery.
It is also intended for doctors who wish to practice within another specialty which interacts with otolaryngology. Benefits include discounts on education and courses , networking opportunities and awards and scholarships.
The examination is in two parts. Part 1 is a multiple-choice question MCQ written exam to be completed within two hours. Part 2 OSCE comprises up to 28 active bays, including clinical bays where candidates will examine actors.
However, candidates cannot apply for both parts simultaneously or apply for an exam without being informed of the result of their previous attempt. The MCQ paper Part 1 is held up to three times a year. These exams are identical and are held simultaneously at all centres. Part 2 of the exam is held at one host centre, up to three times a year. The host centre will rotate between the four UK Royal Colleges.
We strongly advise that candidates should seek advice of their Assigned Educational Supervisor, Programme Director or equivalent before deciding to sit the exam. Intermediate: - passed the Primary completed not less than 12 months of approved training as a registered medical practitioner, in surgery. Final: - 36 months in a numbered registrar training post. Electronic format of the Portfolio must be submitted together with a consolidation sheet.
Proof of submission of research component Effective from 15 June applications. Candidates entering into their registrar training from 1 January must use the LogBook online portfolio. Resident progress and promotion through training is a joint responsibility of the Surgical Foundations and the surgical specialty program.
Progress through the Surgical Foundations EPAs will not affect promotion within the surgical specialty program and vice versa. In the case of conflicting decisions about resident status, there will be a university-based mechanism to adjudicate. Residents will complete the training experiences and EPAs for both Surgical Foundations and their surgical specialty simultaneously.
The schedule for training will be developed collaboratively between the program directors for both programs.
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