BIPOSA is an association which includes:

 

Ophthalmologists with a specialist interest in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus

Orthoptists

Associate members including

• Doctors training in paediatric ophthalmology
• International ophthalmologists
• Research doctors and scientists with interests in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
• Optometrists with a particular interest in paediatric ophthalmology

Honorary members (by invitation only)

 

Instructions for application to become a member:

 

1. Read the guidelines relating to your speciality/grade (see below)
2. Fill in the General Information section of the application form
3. Fill in the part of the application form appropriate for your speciality/grade
4. Send it off! Your application will be assessed by the Charity Trustees and if accepted you will be asked to complete a standing order mandate.

 

Please note that membership is completed ONLY on receipt of payment of your membership subscription.  Failure to make payment makes membership lapse.

 

Subscription costs:

 

• Full medical members – £100/annum
• Full orthoptic members – £50/annum
• Associate members – £50/annum

 

Guidelines: (see byelaws for additional information)

 

1. Full medical membership. Specialist Ophthalmologist practicing in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland with a significant sub-specialty interest in paediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus as evidenced by their fellowship training, clinical practice, research and teaching to the satisfaction of the Charity Trustees
2. Full orthoptic membership
3. Associate membership

• Training UK ophthalmologists working or in training in paediatric ophthalmology or undertaking a paediatric or strabismus fellowship
• Non- ophthalmic medical specialists with a significant involvement in  paediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus
• Hospital optometrists with a significant paediatric interest
• Paediatric ophthalmologists from other countries with a significant paediatric or strabismus practice to the satisfaction of the Trustees
• Scientists with a significant research interest allied to paediatric ophthalmology or strabismus

 

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