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Queen Elizabeth University Hospital - Ophthalmology

Individual placement description
Placement:

Ophthalmology
Year:

F2
Region:

West
Hospital(s):

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow
Main duties of placement:
  • Attendance at OPD clinics.
  • Attendance at one theatre session as training progresses.
  • Fundus Fluroscien Clinic.
  • Friday morning at NVH (consent and giving iv fluroscein).
Typical work pattern:

Full shift on call via INS/Spinal unit.
Learning opportunities:

OPD-based Ophthalmology learning (slit lamp fundus examination).

Minor periocular surgery in clinics.
Teaching:

Attendance at Regional Ophthalmology teaching at GGH each Wednesday afternoon in term time.

Attendance at Ophthalmology-specific clinical tutorial Tuesday morning 8.30am-9.30am.

First two weeks supernumerary with one-on-one clinical teaching progressing to seeing and working up OPD patients under supervision.
Unique selling points:

Intensive Ophthalmology exposure.

Useful for those wishing to do Ophthalmology or GP.
It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change.

This page was last updated on: 11.03.2025 at 16.16