Welcome to Guy’s and St Thomas’ for Kings Health Partners for King’s Health Partners Ophthalmology specialty training programme.
Our eye department offers a wide range of outpatient, surgical and tertiary services for diseases of the eye and surrounding structures. There is also a specialist eye casualty.
We have a strong research background and are a major teaching and training unit for ophthalmologists from all over the world.
This post graduate specialty programme provides trainees with the skills, experience and training to prepare you for a career in Ophthalmology. Ophthalmology at King’s Health Partners has been at the forefront of academia internationally and has been the site of innovation of the two most important breakthroughs in ophthalmic care in the last 50 years. It was the site at which the first intra-ocular lens-implant was performed in cataract surgery and was the site of development of the laser refractive procedure for correction of myopia. From this background of international acclaim has been built a department with a reputation for excellence in training. This popular 7 year training programme comprises of 4 full time training posts.
Trainees on our programme:
- Deliver high quality patient focused clinical care
- Gain speciality and general clinical skills
- Develop skills in a wide range of professional development opportunities
- Gain an insight into the strategic vision of the NHS and how their work impacts its outcomes
- Have extensive access to Simulation and Interactive Learning skills
To apply, visit the London Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education website.
All of our Lead Provider trainees have access to a host of Professional Development opportunities. For more information on our Professional Development courses please visit the School of Improvement section in courses and events.
Training Locations:
- Sidcup
- St. Thomas’s
- Kings
- Mayday
- Kingston
- St. Helier
- St. George’s
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like further information please contact the Lead Provider team at [email protected]
