Framework for Fellowship Application and Candidate Selection
National Healthcare Group Eye Institute
1. Time frame of fellowship
The fellowship begins on 1st July or 1st January and ends exactly one year later.
2. Qualifications
The applicant should meet the following requirements:
- Completed at least 3 years of training in general ophthalmology
- Participation in teaching, research, presentation or publication
3. Timeline for application
Activities |
Timeframe |
Announcement |
Jan
|
Shortlist, Interview and Selection |
Aug to Nov
|
Deadline for submission to NHG Eye Institute Board for approval
|
1 Dec (no exception) |
Letters of notification sent to applicants |
Jan
|
Fellows start programme |
July or January of the following year* |
"The deadline for completed applications is 31 July of the year proceeding the fellowship year. There are no exceptions."
4. Submission of Applications
- All applications to be submitted to Deputy Director, Training and Education for collation.
- They will be forwarded to the relevant subspecialty heads for consideration.
- Subspecialty heads to make interview arrangements with applicants. NHG Eye Institute Training Executive will assist in making these arrangements.
- Names of selected applicants to be submitted to Deputy Director, Training and Education for collation no later than 1 Jan.
- The collated names will be presented to NHG Eye Institute Board in the Jan Board Meeting for approval.
- Letters of notification of acceptance for fellowship will be sent out in February so as to give adequate time for preparation for commencement of fellowship in July or January the following year.
5. Number of Fellows for Each Subspecialty per year
Subspecialty |
Vacancies for Program starting |
Year |
Jan 2009 |
July 2009 |
Cornea |
1 |
1 |
Glaucoma |
2 |
2 |
Neuro-ophthalmology |
2 |
2 |
Oculoplastics |
2 |
2 |
Paediatric |
1 |
1 |
Retina (Medical/Surgical) |
0 |
1-2 |
Download NHG Eye Institute Fellowship Application Form
