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Thames Valley Subspecialty Simulation Course
The deanery runs full day simulation training courses focusing on different subspecialties for deanery trainees. These are usually held at the Alcon Academy in Camberley (though location may vary) and form part of regular deanery teaching.
The next course is on cataract surgery.
Location: Variable
Timing: TBC, last on 4th September 2023
Cost: Free
The next course is on cataract surgery.
Location: Variable
Timing: TBC, last on 4th September 2023
Cost: Free
Dry Lab
Comprises tabletop microscopes, suture kits, simulation model eyes, etc. to practice suturing, capsulorhexis, IOL procedures, squint surgery, glaucoma procedures, trauma repair etc.
Location: Oxford Eye Hospital; Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Target: TV ophthalmology trainees
Timing: Year round
Cost: Free
Location: Oxford Eye Hospital; Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Target: TV ophthalmology trainees
Timing: Year round
Cost: Free
EYESi Cataract Surgery Simulator
Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Target: FY1 and above
Timing: Year round
Cost: Free
Contact: Mr Christopher King (Consultant Ophthalmologist, SMH Interim College Tutor) via deepti.arora@nhs.net to book and/or arrange induction session
Target: FY1 and above
Timing: Year round
Cost: Free
Contact: Mr Christopher King (Consultant Ophthalmologist, SMH Interim College Tutor) via deepti.arora@nhs.net to book and/or arrange induction session
Microscopes
9 microscopes (as well as model eyes and suture kits) are available for loan to ophthalmology trainees based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital who are interested in home-based simulation practice.
Timing: Year round
Cost: Free
Contact: Mr Christopher King
Timing: Year round
Cost: Free
Contact: Mr Christopher King
National Courses and Resources
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
OST curriculum-based simulation courses run by RCOphth trainers are periodically advertised throughout the year. This may include:
• Cornea Curriculum Course
• IOL Fixation Course
OST curriculum-based simulation courses run by RCOphth trainers are periodically advertised throughout the year. This may include:
• Cornea Curriculum Course
• IOL Fixation Course
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