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How to train as an Ophthalmology Specialist

In Auckland this is a 5 year programme in general Ophthalmology approved by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO). It includes training in all subspecialties except Refractive Surgery.

We have 6 x 1 year senior registrar positions. All of these are very likely to be occupied by vocational or final year trainees. We also have 4 x 6 month junior registrar positions which are occupied by pre-vocational applicants.

Throughout their training, Registrars are required:

• To maintain excellent clinical standards
• To sit and pass OBS (Ophthalmic Basic Sciences) modules and OBCK (Ophthalmic Competencies and Knowledge) Exam in the first 18 months of training
• To sit the RANZCO Part II exam during the 5 year training period (usually in their 4th year).

For more information about training visit the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists website.