YO News

Scope Transatlantic Case Awards

Posted on 03rd May 2022 in Society News, YO News

Scope Eyecare have launched an exciting education opportunity – Scope Transatlantic Case Awards – these awards will offer ophthalmologists in training in the UK, Ireland and the US the opportunity to win a generous bursary to attend an International congress of their choice. Those who would like to enter simply need to – •             Submit

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Eye First Aid in Wartime

Posted on 03rd May 2022 in Society News, YO News

AAO Resource Because those in conflict zones are at risk of devastating eye injuries, the Academy, with the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma, has provided a first-aid guide for eye trauma: “First Aid for a Common Target of Wartime Injury: The Eye.” The Academy stands in support of our Ukrainian members and the people for

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YO Committee Residency Programmes Article

Posted on 30th March 2022 in Society News, YO News

Comparative analysis of European residency programs: benchmarking and harmonizing ophthalmology training in Europe, published by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: This study aims to benchmark the training programs of European ophthalmology residents. SUBJECTS/METHODS: An online survey, aimed at European ophthalmology residents in training and those within two years of completion, was sent through the

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YO General Election Update

Posted on 14th March 2022 in Society News, YO News

Dear SOE National Reps and SOE YOs community Our SOE YO committee have been considering the virtual elections planned at the end of this month.  With Ukraine and potentially neighbouring countries facing serious difficulties voting, plus the lack of face-to-face meetings due to the pandemic, there has been a lack of general live discussion for

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