FRCOphth & FRCS Ophthalmology (Edinburgh/Glasgow)

Your central hub for structured preparation, mock vivas, and mentorship for both the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) pathway and the Intercollegiate FRCS-Ophthalmology (Edinburgh/Glasgow) exam. Designed for trainees, CESR candidates, and international doctors seeking consultant-level qualification.

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Meet our Faculty

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Ms Shruthy Vaishali Ramesh

MS, DNB, FRCOphth, FAICO

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Ms Swetha Ravichandran

MS, FMRF (Cornea), FRCOphth

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Ms Riddhi Thaker

MBBS, BSc, FRCOphth, FEBO

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Dr Shreyans Jain

MD, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCOphth, FICO, DNB, FAICO

Consultant Vitreoretina surgeon

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Dr Rachana Kotian

MBBS, MS, DNB (Ophthalmology),
FRCOphth

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Dr Shruti M Nair

MBBS, MS, FRCOphth

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Dr Madhuvanthi Mohan

MS, FMRF, FAICO (Cornea)

Cornea Specialist, Rajan Eye Care Hospital,
Chennai, India

Honorary faculty

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Dr Sonali Gupta

MS, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCOphth, FICO, DNB

Consultant-Neuro-ophthalmology, Paediatric ophthalmology and Strabismus

FRCOphth & FRCS Ophthalmology Courses

FRCOpth Part 1 and FRCS Ophthalmology (Glasgow/ Edinburgh) part 1 revision course

6 weeks duration

Dates: 01-02-2026 to 08-03-2026

Course Schedule

Week Date & Time (GMT) Session / Topic
1 Sunday · 10:30 Optics
2 Sunday · 10:30 Statistics
3 Sunday · 10:30 Physiology and Biochemistry
4 Sunday · 10:30 Pharmacology, Genetics & Investigations
5 Sunday · 10:30 Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
6 Sunday · 10:30 Anatomy & Embryology

Individual weekend viva sessions

FRCOphth Part 2 & FRCS Ophthalmology (Edinburgh/Glasgow) Part 3 viva course

This course is for candidates taking the FRCOphth Part 2 & FRCS Ophthalmology (Edinburgh/Glasgow) Part 3

Registration is live

Dates: 14-02-2026 to 08-03-2026 

Time: 1800 – 2100 BST

Participant: £349.00
Observer: £249.00

Course Calendar

FRCOphth Part 2 & FRCS Ophthalmology (Edinburgh/Glasgow) Part 3 viva course

Course Edition

Dates / Target Exam

Registration Status

2nd

December 13, 2025 – January 11, 2026

3rd

February 14, 2026 – March 8, 2026

Target exams:
FRCS Part 3 orals: Bangalore, Amman (21–28 March), Cairo (13–16 April)
FRCOphth Part 2 orals: Birmingham (20–24 April)

To Be Announced

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FRCOphth Part 2 & FRCS Ophthalmology (Edinburgh/Glasgow)Part 3 Viva Course - Full Course

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Mock Viva

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Library Subscription

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Individual Weekend Viva

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1-1 Mentoring​

4th

May 16, 2026 – June 14, 2026

Target exams:
FRCS Part 3 orals: Cairo (22–25 June)
FRCOphth Part 2 orals: Malaysia (26–27 June)

To Be Announced

5th

August 15, 2026 – September 13, 2026

Target exams:
FRCS Part 3 orals: Delhi (21–24 September)
FRCOphth Part 2 orals: Pakistan (29 September to 2 October)

To Be Announced

6th

September 19, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Target exams:
FRCS Part 3 orals: Amman (3–6 November)
FRCOphth Part 2 orals: Bangalore (23–24 October), Swansea (9–13 November), Cairo (24–25 November)

To Be Announced

Course Schedule

Week Topic FRCOphth FRCS Glasgow Time (BST/GMT)
Week 1 Introduction & Anterior Segment 14:00 - 17:00
Week 1 Glaucoma & Lids 14:00 - 17:00
Week 2 Orbit & Strabismus 14:00 - 17:00
Week 2 Neuro-ophthalmology 14:00 - 17:00
Week 3 Posterior Segment 14:00 - 17:00
Week 3 Viva: Investigations & Management (Anterior + Posterior + Oculoplasty + Strabismus + Neuro) 14:00 - 17:00
Week 4 Attitudes Ethics and Responsibilities (AER) x 14:00 - 17:00
Week 4 Health Promotion (HP) and Communication x 14:00 - 17:00
Week 4 FRCS Glasgow Neurology & General Medicine x 14:00 - 17:00
Week 5 1-1 Mock Viva and 1-1 Mock OSCE 14:00 - 17:00
Note: The mock viva schedule will be finalized after a poll is conducted with registered candidates, but sessions will be held on Saturday or Sunday evenings.

Testimonials

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3rd FRCOphth Part 2 & FRCS Ophthalmology (Edinburgh/Glasgow) Part 3 viva course
(Feb 14, 2026 – Mar 08, 2026)