Programme overview
What the official source supports
The July 2019 listing describes one fellowship per year, three to four clinics and operating sessions weekly, and research time. The current recruitment cycle needs direct confirmation. BOPSS last updated this entry on 25/07/2019. The listing explicitly reports no Royal College of Ophthalmologists recognition.
Programme faculty
Meet the published team
Official portrait unavailable in reviewed evidence
Andrew Gibson
Teaching consultant named in BOPSS listing
James Cook University Hospital
Named as a trainer in the society entry dated 25/07/2019. Current appointment and availability should be reconfirmed.
Official BOPSS fellowship listing — updated 25/07/2019 ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Official portrait unavailable in reviewed evidence
Yun Wong
Teaching consultant named in BOPSS listing
James Cook University Hospital
Named as a trainer in the society entry dated 25/07/2019. Current appointment and availability should be reconfirmed.
Official BOPSS fellowship listing — updated 25/07/2019 ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Official portrait unavailable in reviewed evidence
Des Ah-kine
Teaching consultant named in BOPSS listing
James Cook University Hospital
Named as a trainer in the society entry dated 25/07/2019. Current appointment and availability should be reconfirmed.
Official BOPSS fellowship listing — updated 25/07/2019 ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Oculoplastic surgery
- Orbital surgery
- Dedicated research
- General ophthalmology and on-call commitments
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
At least four years of ophthalmology experience. Confirm current registration and employment requirements with the host.
Application
Published application route
Request the current fellowship advert and application instructions from the named service; the BOPSS listing is not evidence of an open vacancy or BOPSS/Royal College approval.
A programme-specific document checklist is not published in the recorded evidence. Follow the official application instructions; do not assume a generic checklist is sufficient.
Programme leadership: Andrew Gibson; Yun Wong; Des Ah-kine (teaching faculty named in BOPSS listing; current appointments require confirmation) · Leadership profile →
Contact note: andrew.gibson1@nhs.net (published listing contacts; confirm if still current)
Sources and verification
Trace this profile
Official BOPSS fellowship listing — updated 25/07/2019 ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 16 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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Resolve the details that affect your decision
The source review date is not confirmation of a vacancy. Request a current written offer or programme statement covering the next start, deadline and timezone, required documents, permitted role, registration, supervision, visa route and total financial terms. Unknown information is not evidence of ineligibility.
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