R3 COMPLETION

R3 Completion Criteria

The trainee should demonstrate capability to function at senior medical officer/general ophthalmology level under consultant oversight.

Minimum expectations include:

• Satisfactory Educational Supervisor report

• Satisfactory annual review outcome

• Completion of BST procedural logbook requirements

• Safe and independent management of common ophthalmic conditions

• Completion of at least one audit or quality improvement project

• Participation in teaching activities

• Participation in departmental leadership and service activities

Recommended assessments:

• CBD: minimum 10

• DOPS: minimum 10

• MSF: 1 annually

Cataract surgical competency should be assessed using the Ophthalmology Surgical Competency Assessment Rubric (OSCAR) for Phacoemulsification.

Trainees are expected to complete a minimum of two OSCAR assessments during each training year:

• one during the first six months

• one during the second six months

Completion of FRCOphth Part 1 + Refraction Certificate and/or MMed Ophthalmology is strongly recommended prior to programme completion.