How To Get Into Ophthalmology Training UK - Portfolio Preparation

[@a2s112]

Thank you very much for this video, was very informative and helpful! May I ask how you would provide evidence of reflection on an undergraduate project? (Ie would it need to be signed off by the supervising consultant, or are reflections, on their own suitable)

[@hamnafatima3470]

Could you mention your recourses for FRCOpthal please , it's very unclear. Thank you.

[@Hs-ci6qi]

Hi Evey , after medical school, is having master degree in infection diseases[epidemyology] can help in the portfolio ? thank u

[@eveyclay]

I’m pretty sure a masters would add points to your portfolio, but check out the ophthal portfolio scoring checklist for the most up to date info though (:

[@Hs-ci6qi]

@@eveyclay thank you

[@nohasoliman8551]

Hi Evey, I am planing to apply for ST1 this year. I am trying to publish few case reports (mainly related to Ophthalmology). Do you know any non peer review journals where I can publish them?

[@livelife2324]

Do you need to have won awards for the presentations you do, or is it enough to have just presented? And how did you get the opportunity to author a text book?

[@eveyclay]

Just presenting is good enough! I happened to get that chance during my bsc- someone else on my course wanted to write a textbook, and so I wrote a chapter 🙈

[@armenaa9729]

How did you go about arranging ophthalmology clinics/theatre time/sims in your F3 year? I don't know of any ophthal trainees personally & have just been trying to contact local hospitals & hoping that someone gets back to me!

[@francesamaechi1937]

Hi Evey, great content. I noticed that there was no mention of MSRA. Does it mean that it's not included as part of the requirements for getting into Ophthalmology training?

[@eveyclay]

Hey yea it is part of it, it’s just a separate section to the portfolio so I didn’t include it

[@mariambenafia1385]

I will be starting med school this September. Should i start building my portfolio or should i wait until year 4-5? Thanks for the info ❤

[@ridah4419]

How do i log the eye clinics im attending with the consultants

[@eveyclay]

Just record it yourself on a sheet (get individual signatures of people you sit in with), and then put together a letter confirming you’ve attended and ask the consultant to sign it

[@Tulips72]

Hai !! Can u suggest me Mcq for last 3mnths preparation for FRcOphthal and how r u preparing ?? Any suggestions

[@eveyclay]

I’ve planning to do a video on frcophth prep! (:

[@eveyclay]

(Part 1)

[@tennisfan6652]

Great video Evey! Really useful for a med student looking to check those points off!

[@eveyclay]

🙂 awesome! Glad it was useful 🥰

[@pikusarker1359]

Mam how much is your medical student loans and have you paid all off it? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

[@jimmybay8890]

Evey what resources are essential to clear FRCOPHTH part 1? Your help is much appreciated

[@eveyclay]

Will make a video on this!

[@jimmybay8890]

@@eveyclay Thanks a lot! It gets particularly hard to wrap my head around optics with just Elkington. Is that all you used to understand optics too?

[@twogetherr]

@@eveyclay following!

[@ridah4419]

@@eveyclay waiting for this eagerly

[@UjjavalSolankiujjvalsolanki]

Loved the video!! may you guide me about the plab route and get into FY. Thanks a lot!

[@shubhamprakash9437]

Could you provide me link of the ophthalmology portfolio review of Severn deanery website.....it's not opening

[@eveyclay]

severndeanery.nhs.uk/recruitment/vacancies/show/oph-st1-2022/evidence-folder-lib

[@eshajamal6379]

Hello, hope you are well. The Severn Deanery website doesn't have this page any longer. Could you please let me know where I can find portfolio points for ST3 applications. Thank you for the wonderful videos.

[@eveyclay]

severndeanery.nhs.uk/recruitment/vacancies/show/oph-st3-2022/evidence-folder-lib I think this is the page you’re looking for

[@twogetherr]

Apart from family concerns, would you rather practise in Singapore or UK and why?

[@eveyclay]

Ooh that’s a tough question! I think there are pros and cons to working in both places, and currently I’m pretty happy working in the UK. Also would be happy to explore the option of working in Singapore at some point, but also happy to continue working on the UK! In the UK there is a better work life balance in my opinion, which I really appreciate. But in Singapore there is the potential to earn more in the future(privatised healthcare)? Both are great options though!

[@siddharth5027]

Did u write plab and got into uk from Singapore to work as a junior docyor?..or did u studied ur undergraduation also in UK??

[@eveyclay]

Studied undergrad in the UK too!

[@inesfeijao5242]

Hello! Loved the video 🤗 Just to clarify one thing I didn’t understand: Just feedback from teaching is not enough as proof? You need a letter from a consultant stating you provided the teaching? How did you find conferences to Make presentations? Where can I find portfolio scoring for other specialties other than ophtalmology? Thank you and all the best for you 🤗

[@eveyclay]

Hello! I’ve found it’s best to get a signed letter to say you did the teaching, but getting the feedback as proof is really important too. I would just do a quick Google search for conferences or ask any other ophthal trainees if they know of any conferences coming up! For portfolio scoring for specialities - if you Google it it’ll probably come up too (:

[@shaleenkaushik5924]

Is it difficult to get training in uk for foreign medical graduates and difficulty level of exams for foreign medical graduates as compared to usmle

[@eveyclay]

Ah I’ve heard the USMLE is tough! But haven’t done it so i can’t really compare 🤔

[@harveersingh9970]

I can't believe you have to pay money for more education just to get into training, move to that area for training and pay for more exams 😭

[@eveyclay]

Haha yes!! Sums it up

[@michybitshuayi4309]

What are the typical working hours for a opth trainee?

[@eveyclay]

Generally 8.30-5! Plus weekends/nights/long days

[@donallmac6834]

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