ICO Clinical (Part C) Review Course
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The ICO (International Council of Ophthalmology) exams are touted as the "only worldwide medical-specialty examinations...[that] are independent and free of any outside influence and can be taken in the candidate's own country." The ICO Standard exams are divided into 3 sections:
- Visual Sciences.
- Optics & Refraction and Instruments
- Clinical Ophthalmology
The Clinical Ophthalmology exam can only be taken after passing the first two Standard exams (or an exam of a similar standard recognized by the ICO).
Visual Sciences exam (Part A)
This exam is usually taken early in residency training. Here are some basic facts about the Visual Sciences exam:
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120 multiple-choice questions (single best answer out of 4 choices).
- Only credit given for correct answers (no credit for incorrect choices or those left blank).
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3 hour duration.
- Results are mailed to candidates in June.
- The successful candidate will be given a signed certificate indicating whether (s)he has: (1) Passed with Distinction (i.e. highest tier); (2) Passed with Merit (i.e. middle tier); (3) Passed Visual Sciences (i.e. passed but at lowest tier).
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Anatomy of the Eye, the Orbit and related structures.
- Embryology.
- Neuro-Anatomy.
- Vision, Ocular Physiology, Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
- Pharmacology.
- Epidemiology and Statistics.
- Genetics.
- Pathology and Micro-biology.
Optics, Refraction, and Instruments (Part B)
This exam is also usually taken early in residency training. Some basic facts:
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60 multiple-choice questions (single best answer out of 4 choices).
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Only credit given for correct answers (no credit for incorrect choices or those left blank).
- 90 minutes duration.
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Results are mailed to candidates in June.
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The successful candidate will be given a signed certificate indicating whether (s)he has: (1) Passed with Distinction (i.e. highest tier); (2) Passed with Merit (i.e. middle tier); (3) Passed (i.e. passed but at lowest tier).
The topics covered are:
- Optics.
- Refraction and Instruments.
- Instruments used in Ophthalmology
Clinical Ophthalmology (Part C)
This exam is taken later in training and is only offered after the candidate has passed the Part A and B exams (or a similar standard recognized by the ICO). Some basic facts:
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200 multiple-choice questions (single best answer out of 4 choices).
- Only credit given for correct answers (no credit for incorrect choices or those left blank).
- 4 hour duration.
- Results are mailed to candidates in June.
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The successful candidate will be given a signed certificate indicating whether (s)he has: (1) Passed with Distinction (i.e. highest tier); (2) Passed with Merit (i.e. middle tier); (3) Passed the Clinical Ophthalmology (i.e. passed but at lowest tier).
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General Medicine related to Ophthalmology.
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Community and Public Health.
- Ophthalmic Pathology and Tumours.
- Neuro-ophthalmology.
- Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
- Orbit, Eyelids and Lacrimal Disease.
- External Diseases and Cornea.
- Intraocular Inflammation and Uveitis.
- Glaucoma.
- Lens and Cataract.
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Retina and Vitreous.
As you can tell from these topics, the Part C exam is much more clinically-oriented. Our ICO Clinical (Part C) Review Course was specifically constructed to give you the best chance of dominating the Part C exam. These questions were specifically written by Agustina Adaniya, MD who achieved the highest marks on her ICO exams. Start your path toward success by purchasing this review course now!