Registration for this course is now closed. Please contact the Course Organiser if you wish to be considered for the 2018 course (dates still to be confirmed).
The Ophthalmology Department, Dunedin School of Medicine runs an intensive interactive 2 week residential course in Dunedin in November each year. The course is for New Zealand and Australian medical graduates in their second year of the RANZCO training programme to prepare for the Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologist (FRANZCO).
This year the two week clinical course will run from Monday 20 November to Friday 1 December 2017 in Dunedin New Zealand for candidates sitting the RANZCO Advanced Clinical Examination in 2018. Sub-specialty topics will be addressed. For each topic there will be clinically oriented interactive modules, seminars and case presentations. In addition there will be 4 mock OSCE’s and 4 mock written examinations (Candidates will be split into two groups with one group doing an OSCE while the other group doing the mock written examination). Candidates will work in pairs, alternating between being the examiner and observer during OSCE’s. The course is limited and candidates must have passed the RACE Pathology exam to be eligible.
Application Process and Entry Requirements
Applications opened on 1 April 2017. As there were limited places on this course candidates selection was on the following criteria*:
*Preference will always be given to trainees on the RANZCO Vocational Training Programme and to those who have not already participated in the Course. People who do not meet the criteria will be placed on a waiting list and advised in August.
Full Course (NZ$3,500.00):
All lectures, clinical OSCEs (4), mock exams, includes printed copy of any lecture notes made available prior to the course, access to Lecture Notes in Dropbox. Catering: Morning and afternoon tea each day (excluding Sunday), Lunch on Friday and Saturday, RANZCO Reception canapes and beverages, Course Dinner including beverages.
Lectures Only (NZ$2,000.00):
All lectures, mock exams, includes printed copy of any lecture notes made available prior to the course, access to Lecture Notes in Dropbox. Catering: Morning and afternoon tea each day (excluding Sunday), RANZCO Reception canapes and beverages, Course Dinner including beverages.
Note - lecture only candidates will have NO access to the clinical OSCEs, no lunch provided on Fridays or Saturday during the OSCEs.
Director of Ophthalmology at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and RACE Chair
Southern District Health Board
The Dunedin International Airport is situated 30 minutes drive from the city and the cheapest option is to book a shuttle online with group bookings considerably cheaper than single bookings. (Taxi fare one way from the airport is currently in the region of NZ$90.00 – one way shuttle approximately NZ$25 if booked online
Shuttle: www.supershuttle.co.nz ) Phone 0800 748 885
Dunedin Taxis 03 477 7777
Corporate Cabs 03477 7000
All candidates are to report to Room G30 in the Hunter Centre (entry is on Great King Street) at 8am on Monday 20 November 2017. Please refer to the venue map on this website. The building is situated opposite the Dental School Main Entrance.
All OSCE’s will be held at the Dunedin Hospital located at 201 Great King Street. All lectures will be held at The Hunter Centre (across the road from the hospital).
There will be sufficient indirect ophthalmoscopes provided for the relevant OSCE stations, however you are encouraged to bring your own if you prefer to be practicing with the equipment you will be using in the actual OSCE. Clipboards and question/answer sheets will be provided for the OSCE’s. (A4 ruled 100 leaf writing pad provided in registration pack).
Free Wireless Internet access will be provided in the lecture room. A number of power outlets will be set up within the room for charging of devices. Please note there will be no wireless access at the Dunedin Hospital.
Readings
A limited amount of readings has been supplied by lecturers prior to the course and these will be provided on the first day of the course and any updates circulated during the course. Candidates will be given access to a Dropbox folder where lecturers notes will be placed throughout the course (subject to lecturer permission). A photocopier will be available onsite for candidate use.
All Candidates should wear professional attire on the days of the OSCE (Friday 24 November, Saturday 25 November and Friday 1 December), with casual wear permitted on all other days (OSCE Groups will be confirmed on the first day of the course). Social events will be smart casual.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided at morning and afternoon tea times and a basic packed lunch will be provided for candidates on the days they are attending the OSCE’s. Lunches will be named and will include any special diets previously advised. Please note that candidates not attending the OSCE’s (lecture only attendees) will need to make their own lunch arrangements and there are a number of cafes in close proximity to the course venue. There is a cafe within the Hunter Centre which serves coffee and food (not open on Saturday).
We can recommend DUNEDIN ROASTERY CAFE which is situated across the road from the venue. Alternatively THE FIX CAFE on Frederick Street (towards the city) also The Dispensary Cafe on the Ground Floor of the Hospital is very popular, but there may be a wait. Barista coffee is available at the Hunter Centre Café located next to the lecture room.
The course includes two social events which are both included in the course fee. More information will be provided once the event dates are confirmed.
DUNEDIN URGENT DOCTORS are situated at 95 Hanover Street. Medical Emergencies dial 111.
Anyone suffering from an infectious disease eg Adeno-viral conjunctivitis, must not attend the course and fees will be fully refunded if you find yourself in this position.
George Street has a great variety of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. Some recommendations:
Madame Woo's - Lower Stuart Street
Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant- The Octagon
Saigon Van - St Andrews Street
Two Chefs - 121 Stuart Street
Fish Hook - 424 George Street
Hutong 388 George Street
Emersons Taproom and Restaurant 70 Anzac Ave
Pequeno (best hidden bar) down alley opposite Rialto Cinema on Moray Place
The DUNEDIN WEBSITE has more information for visitors.
The Dunedin Ophthalmology Course is held at the University of Otago, Dunedin New Zealand. The lectures will be held in Room G30, The Hunter Centre Corner of Frederick and Great King Streets. The main entrance is on Great King Street. The OSCE's will be held in the Eye Department, Level 2, Dunedin Hospital (directly across the road from The Hunter Centre).
Rooms have been held for the Course until 1 August 2017 (subject to availability)
Special rates for delegates are available from 19 November - 1 December 2017.
Small Studio (Queen Bed) NZ$135 per night
Large Studio (Queen or King Bed) NZ$145 per night
Superior (Super King Bed) NZ$155 per night
Family apartment (Queen Bed + separate room with 2 x singles) NZ$200 per night
Please email Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge to book directly (Quote: Dunedin Ophthalmology) Please see the Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge Website for more information.
Alternative accommodation options are available on the Tourism Dunedin website
NZ$3,500.00 must be paid by 20 July 2017 to confirm course placement.
Cancellations received prior to 1 October 2017 will be refunded less an administration fee of NZ$300.00. No refunds will be made from 02 October 2017. Refunds cannot be made due to travel delay or disruption.
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all delegates take out personal travel and medical insurance prior to attending the event. The policy should include loss of fees through cancellation of your participation or through cancellation of the event itself, loss of airfares for any reason, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. The Course Organisers will not take any responsibility for any delegate failing to insure. If for any reasons beyond the control of the Course Organisers, the course is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded after deduction of expenses.
Anyone suffering from an infectious disease eg Adeno-viral conjunctivitis, must not attend the course and fees will be fully refunded (medical certificate required) if you find yourself in this position.
Social Functions
RANZCO Reception
Thursday 23 November 2017
The Hunter Centre Atrium
5.30 pm - 7.00 pm
Sponsored by
Designs for Vision Course Dinner
Tuesday 28 November 2017
Vault 21 (Private Room upstairs to right of restaurant) The Octagon
7.30 pm - 10.00 pm
Sponsored by