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:
- Read the guidelines relating to your speciality/grade (see below)
- Fill in the General Information section of the application form
- Fill in the part of the application form appropriate for your speciality/grade
- 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)
- 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
- Full orthoptic membership
- 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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