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Royal College of Ophthalmologists

17 Cornwall Terrace, Regent's Park, London NW1 4QW, UK

Diploma Examination in Ophthalmology DRCOphth
ANNOUNCING A CHANGE TO THE STRUCTURE
From November 2001, there has been no Practical Refraction section in the Diploma Examination. The New Diploma Examination (DRCOphth) is a test of ophthalmic knowledge including relevant basic sciences and clinical skills for candidates who have worked in ophthalmology for one year (full-time or equivalent). This work experience need not have been gained in the UK.

Information, Exams syllabi, Applications from:
The Head of the Examinations Department at the above address
Or Tel: 00 44 (0) 20 7935 0702
Or Fax: 00 44 (0) 20 7487 4674
Or E-mail: rco.exams@btinternet.com
Or visit the College website www.rcophth.ac.uk/

UK and Overseas Examination Calendar 2002

Part 1 MRCOphth Exam

Dates of Examination	Location	Closing Date
8-9 April	India	22 February
22-23 April	UK	11 March
7-8 October UK	UK, India	26 August

Part 2 MRCOphth

Dates of Examination	Location	Closing Date
9-11 April	India	22 February
17-21 June	UK	6 May
9-10 October	India	26 August
4-8 November	UK	23 September

Part 3 MRCOphth

Dates of Examination	Location	Closing Date
4-8 March	UK	21 January
11-12 April	India	22 February
9-13 September	UK	29 July
10-11 October	India	26 August

Diploma in Ophthalmology(DRCOphth)

Dates of Examination	Location	Closing Date
1-2 July	UK	16 May
18-19 November	UK	7 October

Overseas Location
Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India