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University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Monday 16 November - Friday 27 November 2015
The Ophthalmology Department, Dunedin School of Medicine runs an intensive interactive 2 week residential course in Dunedin in November each year. The course is for New Zealand and Australian medical graduates in their second year of the RANZCO training programme to prepare for the Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologist (FRANZCO).
The Programme commences at 8am on Monday 16 November and concludes on Friday 27 November at 3.30 pm.
Opthalmology Services, Southern District Health Board, Dunedin, NZ
Dr Xavier Fagan, Austin & Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospitals / University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Capital Health District Health Board & Capital Eye Specialists, Wellington, NZ
Southern District Health Board, Dunedin, NZ
Southern District Health Board, Dunedin, NZ
Located only a minutes walk from Dunedin Hospital, all lectures will be conducted in Room G05, University of Otago, 71 Frederick Street.
Getting to Dunedin City
The Dunedin International Airport is situated 30 minutes drive from the city and the cheapest option is to book a shuttle online with group bookings considerably cheaper than single bookings. (Taxi fare one way from the airport is currently in the region of NZ$90.00 www.supershuttle.co.nz )
Location
All candidates are to report to Room G05, 71 Frederick Street (entry is at the back of the building) at 8am on Monday 16th November 2015. Please refer to the venue map on this website. The building is situated on the one way system heading north and is next to Liquor King.
All OSCE’s will be held at the Dunedin Hospital located at 201 Great King Street. All lectures will be held at 71 Frederick Street (across the road from the hospital).
Equipment (OSCEs)
There will be sufficient indirect ophthalmoscopes provided for the relevant OSCE stations, however you are encouraged to bring your own if you prefer to be practicing with the equipment you will be using in the actual OSCE. Clipboards and question/answer sheets will be provided for the OSCE’s. (A4 ruled 100 leaf writing pad provided in registration pack).
Wireless Internet
Free Wireless Internet access will be provided in the lecture room. Please note there will be no wireless access at the Dunedin Hospital.
Readings
A limited amount of readings has been supplied by lecturers prior to the course and these will be provided on the first day of the course and any updates circulated during the course. Candidates will be given access to a Dropbox folder where lecturers notes will be placed throughout the course.
Dress
All Candidates should wear professional attire on the first day of the course and for days that they will attend an OSCE, however casual wear will be permitted on their non-OSCE days (OSCE Groups will be confirmed on the first day of the course - so we suggest that you wear your professional attire on day one!). Social events will be smart casual.
Meals
The course will provide tea and coffee and a boxed lunch. You will need to indicate any special dietary needs on your registration form.
Coffee
We can recommend Dunedin Roastery Cafe which is situated across the road from the venue. Alternatively The Fix Cafe on Frederick Street (towards the city) also The Dispensary Cafe on the Ground Floor of the Hospital is very popular, but there may be a wait.
Social Events
The course includes two social events which are both included in the course fee. The RANZCO Reception will take place at 5.30 pm at the Hunter Centre, this is a one minute walk from the venue. The Designs for Vision Course Dinner on Tuesday 24 November will be held at Pier 24 Restaurant St Clair. A shuttle/bus will collect candidates from the St Margarets College (6.45 pm) , the Executive Residence and also from the Vehicle Entrance at the Dunedin Hospital. A return shuttle will also be provided. The meal and drinks has been sponsored by Designs for Vision.
Health
Dunedin Urgent Doctors are situated at 95 Hanover Street. Medical Emergencies dial 111.
Anyone suffering from an infectious disease eg Adeno-viral conjunctivitis, must not attend the course and fees will be fully refunded if you find yourself in this position.
Eating Out
George Street has a great variety of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. Some recommendations:
Two Chefs Bistro - Lower Stuart Street
Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant - The Octagon
Little India - Moray Place
Madam Woo - Lower Stuart Street
Pequeno (best hidden bar) down alley opposite Rialto Cinema on Moray Place
More information on Dunedin
The Dunedin Website has more information for visitors.
Participants will need to make their own arrangements for accommodation in Dunedin during the Course.
As there is a possibility of all accommodation being sold out for the 18th November (Fleetwood Mac are playing in Dunedin) the Course has blocked accommodation at St Margarets College (Student Hall of Residence) please see the course outline for more information on booking- the booking will close at the end of August.
More accommodation options are available at the Tourism Dunedin website.
We are sure that you will make the most of your day off on Sunday 2 November and may even have some additional time before or after the course to explore Dunedin. We highly recommend the Tourism Dunedin website which has information on everything Dunedin.
Tunnel Beach is an amazing beach accessed via a walking track and man-made tunnel. A walk approximately 40-60 minutes takes you along Tunnel Beach Road then down the walking track over farmland down to the beach. Be sure to check the local newspaper (Otago Daily Times) for tide times (low tide is essential to access the beach).
There are a great range of Walking Tracks in Dunedin.
You will need a car. Leave town on Portsmouth drive, sticking to the harbour road all the way to Glenfalloch It is on the right (5-6k) - great for lunch and a look around the garden.
Continue on the harbour road until you reach Pilots beach on the left, almost at the end of the road (about 15-20 k), there are usually seals there and in the evening blue penguins can be seen coming in.
Above you is the Albatross colony. The centre is free to get into and there is a restaurant inside. The tours are not free and it might be worth asking if there is any chance of seeing chicks, or flying birds before you pay for a tour.
Leaving the albatross colony you will see a sign to penguin place, they run tours of the yellow eyed penguin nesting areas and are well worth visiting towards the end of the day when the birds start coming in.
Coming back along that road there is a sign on the left (about 10k) to Larnach Castle. This is a must see if you are interested in quirky Victorian buildings, it is not free nor are the gardens; both are included in the castle ticket.
Come back along the high road and see some remarkable views of Dunedin and the harbour.
If you want to do the whole lot you should visit Larnach castle before the Albatross colony and re-join the harbour Rd.
The Taieri Gorge Railway train departs at 9.30 and 2.30 from the Dunedin railway station (featured in the book 1001 buildings you must see before you die) just down from the Octagon. The railway goes through some spectacular NZ countryside.
Monarch Wildlife Cruises is happy to offer 15% discount to Opthalmology Course attendees who take our 1hr wildlife cruise or T2 half day cruise.
Leave town on Stuart St (the road at the top of the Octagon) fork Rt over the top of the hill and follow that Rd all the way through Outram (about 20k) to Middlemarch (about 50k). This is the start of Central Otago and the start of the rail trail.
There are cafes in Middlemarch and the river Taieri to sit beside if you want to have a picnic.
Hansens will deliver the van to you in the city: Hansens Rental Cars
Course Organiser:
Sally Boult
Events 4 You Limited
PO Box 7168
Dunedin 9040
New Zealand
Ph +64 3 487 6622
Fax +64 3 487 6625
Social Events
RANZCO Reception
Monday 22 November 2015
5.30 pm - 7.00 pm
The Hunter Centre, Cnr Frederick & Great King Streets
A chance to mix and mingle over drinks and nibbles. Walking distance from the Venue.
Designs for Vision Course Dinner
Tuesday 24 November 2015
7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Pier 24 Restaurant St Clair Beach
A three course dinner at Pier 24 Restaurant beside St Clair Surf Beach. Transportation will be provided departing at 6.45 pm (sharp)from St Margarets, picking up at Executive Residence (Forth Street), the Dunedin Hospital Vehicle Entrance arriving at the Restaurant around 7.15 pm
Smart Casual