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.

Meet our Faculty

Ms Shruthy Vaishali Ramesh

MS, DNB, FRCOphth, FAICO

Ms Swetha Ravichandran

MS, FMRF (Cornea), FRCOphth

Ms Riddhi Thaker

MBBS, BSc, FRCOphth, FEBO

Dr Shreyans Jain

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

Consultant Vitreoretina surgeon

Dr Rachana Kotian

MBBS, MS, DNB (Ophthalmology),
FRCOphth

Dr Shruti M Nair

MBBS, MS, FRCOphth

Honorary faculty

Dr Sonali Gupta

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

Consultant-Neuro-ophthalmology, Paediatric ophthalmology and Strabismus

FRCOphth & FRCS Ophthalmology Viva 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

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

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

Mock Viva

Library Subscription

Individual Weekend Viva

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)
Week 1 Orientation + Anterior Segment 1400 - 1700
Week 1 Glaucoma & Lids 1400 - 1700
Week 2 Orbit & Strabismus 1400 - 1700
Week 2 Neuro - Ophthalmology 1400 - 1700
Week 3 Posterior Segment 1400 - 1700
Week 3 Viva: Investigations & Management (Anterior + Posterior + Oculoplasty + Strabismus + Neuro) 1400 - 1700
Week 4 General Medicine & Neurology (Glasgow-specific) x 1400 - 1700
Week 4 GMC + NICE + RCOphth Guidelines + Communication (FRCOphth-specific) x 1400 - 1700
Week 5 Mock Viva (2 Parallel sessions) – choose exam track 1400 - 1700
Week 5 Mock OSCE (2 Parallel sessions ) – choose exam track 1400 - 1700
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)