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  • During sign-up, we collect your email and postal address.
  • After your payment has been processed, we will email you in order to collect more information about your interests and career. We use this to understand who has signed up for Women in Vision UK, and to tailor our events accordingly.

 

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  • Your membership will automatically renew each year.
  • By contracting our secretary, you can cancel the renewal your membership at any time.
  • An early-career member is defined as someone who has worked in ophthalmology or vision science for less than 5 years.
  • Students, Trainees and Early Career Researchers (up to post-doctoral level)

  • These resources are suitable for ophthalmology trainees preparing for the Part 2 FRCOphth OSCE and VIVA exams, as well as those seeking to refresh clinical knowledge or improve practical and communication skills.

  • It’s best to start early, especially if it’s been some time since your Part 2 written exam. Regular practice over several months helps consolidate knowledge, improve confidence, and ensure you’re familiar with a wide range of scenarios.

  • Practising stations is key. Aim for 2–3 scenarios per session and seek feedback from colleagues or mentors. Simulating the OSCE/VIVA experience, either in small groups or through interactive platforms, helps improve both clinical reasoning and time management.

  • Yes. You can use videos, images, and online platforms like iPrepBuddy to simulate OSCE/VIVA scenarios at your own pace. This allows repeated practice with personalised feedback and varied patient responses.

  • Be flexible. Short practice sessions during commutes, lunchtimes, or study periods are effective. Even running through a few clinical videos or practising descriptions and sign recognition daily can make a big difference over time.

  • iPrepBuddy is an interactive platform designed to practise clinical and communication OSCE/VIVA scenarios. It provides personalised feedback, allows repeated attempts, and simulates slightly different patient responses each time to broaden experience.

  • Yes. Creating mock OSCE/VIVA sessions with a partner is highly recommended. You can use slides or videos to replicate different scenarios, consolidate knowledge, and receive feedback in a controlled, low-pressure environment.

  • Aim for 2–3 stations per session to allow enough time for feedback and reflection. Over several months, this approach helps cover a wide range of clinical topics and scenarios.

  • Yes. Regular, structured practice improves both knowledge recall and practical skills, reduces exam-day anxiety, and increases confidence in handling the fast-paced OSCE and VIVA format.

  • Absolutely. Sharing slides, videos, or practice scenarios with colleagues allows for collaborative learning and helps simulate real exam conditions.