Training Committee

Training Committee

The BST Ophthalmology Training Programme is overseen by the Programme Co-Directors, Programme Advisors, Educational Supervisors and Ophthalmology Training Committee. Together, the committee is responsible for the educational governance, delivery and continued development of the programme.

Programme Co-Director 1

Mr Mohan Ramalingam

Provides overall leadership for the training programme, including programme governance, curriculum delivery, trainee progression, educational standards and liaison with departmental and institutional training bodies.

Programme Co-Director 2

Miss Noor Affizan Rahman

Works jointly with the Programme Co-Director in overseeing programme delivery, trainee development, educational quality and the coordination of training activities across the department.

Programme Advisors

Mr Nayan Joshi
Miss Helena Hurairah

Provide senior educational and professional guidance to the programme. The Programme Advisors support strategic development, trainee progression, complex training matters, programme standards and alignment with wider departmental and postgraduate training requirements.

Programme Rotation Coordinators

Dr Ruben Mathew
Dr Nur Nadiah Jeludin

Coordinate the operational aspects of trainee rotations, including rotation scheduling, consultant allocations, induction arrangements and communication between trainees and supervisors. They support the smooth transition of trainees between rotations and help ensure that appropriate training opportunities are available throughout the programme.

Educational Supervisors

Educational Supervisors provide individual oversight of trainee development during the programme. Their responsibilities include:

• Regular educational supervision meetings

• Review of clinical experience, learning objectives and portfolio development

• Monitoring trainee progress and professional development

• Providing feedback and career guidance

• Identifying areas requiring additional support or development

• Contributing to formal trainee assessment and progression reviews

Role of the Ophthalmology Training Committee

The Ophthalmology Training Committee provides oversight of the training programme and supports:

• Trainee progression and assessment

• Educational supervision and trainee support

• Rotation planning and allocation

• Annual review of trainee progress

• Recruitment and selection

• Programme governance and quality assurance

• Curriculum delivery and educational standards

• Review of trainee feedback and training experience

• Identification of trainees requiring additional support

• Faculty development and educational engagement

• Continued review and improvement of the training programme

The committee meets periodically to review trainee progression, programme delivery and any educational or governance matters requiring discussion.