Welcome to the East of England School of Ophthalmology.
Narman Puvanachandra (TPD) and Anthony Vivian (HoS)
TOP of GMC Trainee Survey (2019,18 & 2017) : rated highest average across all 18 domains
TOP Regional Training : 1st out of 17 regions in the whole UK
Contact Us
If a career in ophthalmology interests you, we would love to help you in the East of England. Please CONTACT US
We divide our region into 3 geographically discrete subrotations to make rotations more manageable / commutable. If you would like to organise a taster day / week in ophthalmology at any of our 13 trusts please contact any of our college tutors through our Contact page
Come and meet us
We run several teaching events a year and here are a few examples of some showcase events that you may be interested in attending to get a flavour of ophthalmology in the East of England. There are also a lot of our opportunties that you can see on our Teaching Program page.
- Norwich Induction Week (Aug) : we always welcome prospective trainees to join our new trainees to learn the core skills in ophthalmology. Contact here.
- John Cairns Research Prize day (July) : a showcase of our trainee's research projects at a Cambridge college. Contact here.
- Marie Comer Case Presentation Prize Competition (Dec) : a selection of fascinating ophthalmology case presentations by our trainees. Contact here.
Meet our Team
Ethos
Trainees coming to the East of England can expect to receive the very best training in the U.K. We aim to deliver high standards yet tailor the training to individual needs. From our week long free induction course, through teaching days, simulation training and exam preparation, we seamlessly look after clinical and surgical curriculum delivery. Trainees are encouraged to develop skills in research, teaching, management, presentation and leadership. We have a trainee passport that follows the trainee through their training, to help guide training needs, ensuring no gaps in training occur. We develop successful trainees yet support those who find it harder with equal measure, with the help of our professional support and well-being (PSW). Our trainees pass onto excellent world leading fellowships and successfully appointed into consultant posts, often within the region. For us training is a passion and a pleasure and we look forward to welcoming you to our region and helping you to achieve excellence in an enjoyable and supportive environment.
Recruitment
Ophthalmology Posts are recruited to through National Recruitment that is run throught the Severn Deanery
Click here for further details - NATIONAL RECRUITMENT
Beautiful surrounds and high quality of life
We are fortunate to also live in a fantastic part of the world too with beautiful broads, charming colleges, great schools, unspoilt beaches and very affordable house prices. The quality of life in the East of England is second to none. Our trainers and trainees benefit from being able to balance life and work well - hugely important for well-being and a healthy training program.
Some of the highlights of our rotation that make us stand out from the rest of the country overall include :
