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May 2019
BIOS LOOP MEETING & AGM
There is an exciting programme for the day which includes speakers from NHSi and NHS Employers. Topics to be covered are public health, AHP job planning, staff health and wellbeing, social media and policy, research, update from the SIHED campaign with more relevant topics to be confirmed in the near future. The BIOS AGM will also take place during the afternoon with all BIOS members welcome to attend. To download the agenda, please click here
Find out more »June 2019
BIOS Research Day
This is NOT just for people who want a research career – although it might make you want one! We are hoping to help people to put a toe in the water to add to the research-base of what we do; and the first step is usually by looking objectively at what you do now. The day will be a mixture of sessions and workshops on practical research skills such as Getting the most out of the literature Doing a good audit – then how to follow it up What peer reviewers look for Doing a good abstract / poster / presentation Persuading [...]
Find out more »Glaucoma CAG & Retinal Disease CAG
Please find attached the agenda for both meetings here. For information on how to submit abstracts, please click here.
Find out more »July 2019
Wales BOS TU training
BOS TU Training Event. Open to new and experienced reps. Heads of service welcome.
Find out more »September 2019
North West BOS TU Training
Local NW BOS TU reps regional meeting- all local North West region BOS TU reps welcome to attend. Update of regional and national issues. Seminar Room 2, Education Centre Prescot Street Royal Liverpool University Hospital L7 8XP
Find out more »October 2019
Scottish BOS TU training
BOS TU Training Event. Open to new and experienced reps. Heads of service welcome.
Find out more »November 2019
Visual Processing Difficulties Clinical Advisory Group meeting
Yearly meeting of Orthoptists specialising in diagnosing and treating children and adults with visual processing difficulties. Speakers include Professor John Stein, Doctor Alex Richardson and Doctor Jim Gilchrist. *New speaker added - Update from Professor Arnold Wilkins Please click here to download the updated agenda.
Find out more »BIOS Clinical Tutors’ Course
(5th & 6th November 2019) A 2 day course for Orthoptists who wish to become a Clinical Tutor. The course covers the expectations and requirements of the Universities, teaching methods and materials, how to provide effective feedback, the assessment process and how to manage challenges in clinical teaching. This course meets the minimum requirements to become Lead Clinical Tutor. Lunch and refreshments are provided. Parking is available for £4 / day in the Thackray Museum Car Park. Contact email: [email protected]
Find out more »Neuro-Orthoptic / Ophthalmology CAG Study Day
Join us in the charming and vibrant Irish City of Dublin for the next Neuro Orthoptics/ Ophthalmology CAG study day. See the sights and enjoy the ‘craic’ whilst improving your neuro-orthoptic knowledge. We have an exciting agenda planned with talks from Professor Dan Healy and supranuclear double act from Neuro-Ophthalmologist Tim Matthews & our very own Neuro-Orthoptic Expert Liz Tomlin, you are sure to be entertained! As always, members are invited to submit topics for presentation/ posters. We would encourage submission of talks/ posters on interesting cases, service development, patient pathways, patient outcomes and public health. There will be a [...]
Find out more »BIOS Clinical Tutors’ Course
(19th & 20th November 2019) A 2 day course for Orthoptists who wish to become a Clinical Tutor. The course covers the expectations and requirements of the Universities, teaching methods and materials, how to provide effective feedback, the assessment process and how to manage challenges in clinical teaching. This course meets the minimum requirements to become Lead Clinical Tutor. Lunch and refreshments are provided. Parking is available for £4 / day in the Thackray Museum Car Park. Contact email: [email protected]
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