What are the programme's selection criteria for residency application?
We look for the following qualities in our potential applicants:
1. Clinical competence
- Clinical experience in relevant postings (example: medical officer posting, elective medical student attachment etc.).
- Medical knowledge: Demonstrate good understanding of the basic and clinical sciences relevant to Ophthalmology.
- Good work performance and feedback in prior postings, be it as a medical student or medical officer.
2. Interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective and clear communication with patients and their families.
- Ability to work and collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nursing and allied health team.
3. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
- Participate in research and/or quality improvement projects.
4. Professionalism
- Demonstrate integrity and accountability at work.
- Conscientiousness in completing tasks given (example: completing administrative and clinical work on time).
5. Personal Attributes
- Resilience.
- Team player.
- Teachable: Desire to listen, learn and apply teaching.
- Commitment to completion of the 5-year Ophthalmology residency programme.
Pre-requisites
Although not a strict pre-requisite, applicants are encouraged to attempt the FRCOphth Part 1 examination before the start of the Ophthalmology residency.
Documents outside of portfolio
Please attach a CV if you have additional information (example: research publications, extra-curricular activities) or special certifications which are not part of the MOHH portfolio submission.