Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is responsible for training, examining and representing ophthalmologists in Australia and New Zealand. There are currently about 700 fellows in Australia. [http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/183_11_051205/law10947_fm.html]

Training

The RANZCO trains ophthalmologists through the Vocational Training Program [http://www.ranzco.edu/training/vocational/] , which typically takes 5 years which includes both basic and advanced training. Trainees rotate through different hospitals for clinical development and training. [http://www.ama.com.au/web.nsf/doc/WEEN-6CY4CW]

Publications

The college also publishes a scientific journal, "Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology". [http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/ceo?cookieSet=1]

External links

* [http://www.ranzco.edu/ College Website]


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