J Comm Eye Health 2002;15(43): 47

Royal College of Ophthalmologists: Notice to All Candidates

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

From January 2003, negative marking will be removed from all examinations and will no longer be used for the Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Diploma Examinations.

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: mailto:rco.exams@btinternet.com
Or visit the College website www.rcophth.ac.uk/

UK and Overseas Examination Calendar 2002/03

Part 1 MRCOphth Exam

Dates of Examination	Location	Closing Date
7-8 October 2002	UK, India	26 August 2002
20-21 January 2003	UK	9 December 2002
28-29 April 2003	UK, India	17 March 2003
13-14 October 2003	UK, India	1 September 2003

Part 2 MRCOphth

Dates of Examination	Location	Closing Date
4-8 November 2002	UK	23 September 2002
2-6 June 2003	UK	22 April 2003
15-16 October 2003	India	1 September 2003
3-7 November 2003	UK	22 September 2003

Part 3 MRCOphth

Dates of Examination	Location	Closing Date
3-7 March 2003	UK	20 January 2003
16-17 October 2003	India	1 September 2003
15-19 September 2003	UK	4 August 2003

Diploma in Ophthalmology(DRCOphth)

Dates of Examination	Location	Closing Date
16-18 June 2003	UK	6 May
17-19 November 2003	UK	6 October

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