Entries from MMC: Resources tagged with 'ophthalmology'
The Neuro-ophthalmology Survival Guide
A practical, symptom-orientated handbook of neuro-ophthalmology for all trainee and practising ophthalmologists....
Ophthalmology Secrets in Color, 3e
This completely updated top-seller brings you essential ophthalmology guidance in the user-friendly, question-and-answer format of the highly popular Secrets Series®. From basic science to visual fields and refraction, from the basic eye exam to discussions of all ophthalmologic disorders, from...
The Eye: Basic Sciences in Practice, 3e
A concise textbook of basic science for trainees and residents in ophthalmology....
Albert & Jakobiec's Principles & Practice of Ophthalmology: 4-Volume Set and Website, 3e
Inside the 3rd edition of this esteemed masterwork, hundreds of the most distinguished authorities from around the world provide today's best answers to every question that arises in your practice. They deliver in-depth guidance on new diagnostic approaches, operative technique,...
Retina e-dition: Text with Continually Updated Online Reference, 3-Volume Set, 4e
Maximum reference power...for the life of the edition! Praised by JAMA as "The most complete description of the development, structure, function, pathophysiology, and treatment of the retina and its diseases to be found anywhere," this monumental three-volume work puts all...
Ophthalmology: Expert Consult Premium Edition: Enhanced Online Features and Print, 3e
Based on valuable customer feedback, Doctors Yanoff and Duker have streamlined their best-selling reference, Ophthalmology, to zero in on just the clinical answers you need in day-to-day practice. They’ve removed most of the basic science and anatomy information from the...
Ocular Pathology with DVD-ROM, 6e
Comprehensive, yet concise and clinically oriented, this new edition brings you the very latest advances of every aspect of ocular pathology. From discussions of molecular biology and genetics, to new sections on age-related macular degeneration and complications of refractive surgery,...
Clinical Diagnosis in Ophthalmology
One of ophthalmology's most respected authors, Dr. Jack Kanski, presents a spectrum of clinical signs for each condition in this brand-new diagnostic atlas. Covers virtually every ocular disease, with particular focus on systemic disorders to help readers diagnose a wealth...
Practical Ophthalmology: A Survival Guide for Doctors and Optometrists
A pocket sized, symptom based book on ophthalmology which is designed to guide non-specialists towards efficient and safe diagnosis, and onward referral where necessary....
Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach, 6e
CLINICAL OPHTHALMOLOGY has been a trusted reference through five editions for thousands of students and practitioners. Established as one of the world's leading ophthalmic resources it has now been updated for a new generation of readers with online materials including...
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists....
Comparison of Training Conditions & Vocational Training Costs in Australian Specialist Medical Training Programs
Australian Medical Association. Comparison of Training Conditions & Vocational Training Costs in Australian Specialist Medical Training Programs....
Careers in Medicine : The Avant Handbook
Hewson, A. D., Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute., et al. (2006). Careers in medicine : the Avant handbook. Newcastle, N.S.W., Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute. Buy it here....
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty
Freeman, B. (2007). The ultimate guide to choosing a medical specialty. New York, McGraw-Hill Medical. A very useful and reader-friendly medical specialty guide written by doctors for students, blending first-hand experience with facts and figures to capture the essence of all the major specialties.
The ophthalmology workforce in Australia : supply, requirements and projections 1995-2006
Australian Medical Workforce Advisory Committee. (1996). The ophthalmology workforce in Australia : supply, requirements and projections 1995-2006. Sydney, NSW. Read the report...
Entries from MMC: Specialty profiles tagged with 'ophthalmology'
Flexibility in Training
Part-time and interrupted training is approved on a case by case basis....
Availability/Competition for training positions
Application for entry into training is highly competitive, often with a very high quality pool of applicants. In 2006, there were 85 applicants for 25 positions in Australia and New Zealand....
Cost of Training
Annual Training Fee $2,500.00 Annual Membership Fee for Trainees $ 182.00 Behaviour assessment and registration for matching $ 950.00 Matching only registration fee $ 250.00 Examinations Ophthalmic Basic Sciences (seven in all) $250.00 per exam Total $1,750.00 Ophthalmic Basic Sciences...
Length of Training
A minimum of five years full time (or equivalent) training is required....
Application process
Entry into the training program requires application and selection to an accredited ophthalmology training post. A minimum of 2 years pre-vocational training experience is required prior to application. Hospital networks are primarily responsible for trainee selection, according to selection guidelines...
Training Program
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists is responsible for training and assessment. The vocational training program is covered in some detail on the college website. A particularly useful FAQ about the selection process is available....
Lifestyle and Practice Options
Almost all ophthalmologists in Australia work in the private sector, in an outpatient setting and during regular business hours. A significant number of specialists also have public hospital appointments. Any out of hours or on-call commitments are generally not onerous....
Medical indemnity
Medico-legal issues have not been problematic in the past. However, increasing numbers of elective procedures such as laser vision correction, often accompanied by unrealistic patient expectations, may expose specialists to a higher litigation risk. Use our risk category tool to...
Intellectual content
Comprehensive training in the ophthalmic sciences is provided. Clinical and surgical skills are built upon a sound basis of ocular anatomy, physiology, optics, microbiology, pharmacology, ophthalmic instruments, basic pathology and epidemiology. Ocular manifestations of systemic diseases (e.g diabetes, hyperthyroidism, inflammatory...
The doctor-patient relationship
Ophthalmologists spend a lot of time on direct patient care, and relationships with patients are often long term. Many patients seen can be helped, often with a profound impact on their quality of life. Few emergencies or fatal illnesses are...
The workplace
Ophthalmology is largely practised in outpatient clinics, with a significant but lesser time spent in the operating theatre. Offices tend to be filled with a range of gadgets and high-tech instruments which reflects the rapidly developing diagnostic and therapeutic modalities...
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology practice involves the diagnosis and management of diseases that affect the eye and associated structures such as the eyelids, extraocular muscles and associated nerve pathways. The field includes both medical and surgical approaches, deals with both paediatric and adult...
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