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	Part 1	Part 2	Part 3
Requirements	Primary Medical Qualification “Bachelor of Medicine”. Post-qualification experience of not less than 2 years, Pre-registration training "The Internship Year" + 1 year of Ophthalmology Experience.	Successful completion of Part 1 or its equivalent, or possession of an exempting qualification Post-qualification experience of not less than 6 years from the date of award of a primary medical qualification Completion of 5 years of training in addition to pre-registration training, of which 4.5 years must have been spent in clinical Ophthalmology posts.	Successful completion of Part 1 or its equivalent, and Part 2.
Syllabus	Basic and clinical sciences relevant to ophthalmology.	The multiple choice question paper encompasses the topics of: Ophthalmic medicine and surgery General medicine and neurology with particular reference to ophthalmology. The problem solving paper presents candidates with brief descriptions of clinical problems.	Structured oral examination covers: Ophthalmic Medicine Ophthalmic Surgery and Pathology General Medicine and Neurology The principal aims of the structured oral examinations are to assess: The application of knowledge to clinical situations Reasoning power and problem-solving ability Decision-making The ability to communicate information and ideas The ability to manage common acute medical emergencies Clinical examination examine patients using standard ophthalmology equipment and clinical examination methods. Each candidate normally sees 2 patients at each of the 4 sections of the examination. Candidate Should be able to: Demonstrate clinical findings and to appreciate, and attach due significance to clinical symptoms and signs. Communicate effectively with both the patient and the examiner and to discuss the clinical findings and the appropriate management for each case.
Exam Format	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) paper of 2 hrs’ duration. 160 questions in single best answer format (SBA).	2 written papers.Candidates must sit and pass both sections of the examination at the same diet. 1st paper: 160 (SBA) questions of 2 hours’ duration. 2nd paper: Problem solving paper of 2 hrs15 min duration. It comprises 4 questions, including a question on medical emergencies and achievement of a pass in this question is mandatory.	2 sectionsand candidates will sit both parts of this examination. Structured oral examination: consisting of 3 x 20-minute examinations. Clinical examination: consisting of 4 x 12-minute examinations
Exam Dates	Held 2 times a year “Mars - September”	Held 2 times a year “Mars - September”	Held 2 times a year "April – November"
Fees	^£ 175	^£ 500	^£ 1140
Fees	^£ 175	^£ 500	Final Diploma Fees: ^£ 140
Availability in Egypt
Venue	The British Council	The British Council	Muscat: Oman Amman: Jordan

Exemptions

Part 1:Exemption from the Part 1 examination may be granted to candidates who have achieved of the following:
- International Council of Ophthalmologists (ICO1) - Basic Sciences including Optics and Refraction

Part 2:Exemption from the Part 2 Fellowship examination (multiple choice question paper only) may be granted to candidates who have achieved the following:
- International Council of Ophthalmologists (ICO2) (Clinical Sciences Examination)

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