COECSA

JOINT EXAMINATIONS WEBINAR
COECSA and Ophthalmology Foundation (OF) developed a framework for collaboration in the development, administration, and evaluation of JOINT Part 1A: Basic/Visual Sciences and Part 1B: Optics, Refraction, and Instruments Written examinations.
This is in line with our shared common goal to strengthen ophthalmic education, harmonize assessment standards, and support the next generation of eye health professionals across the region.

In this regard, we are glad to invite Ophthalmology Trainees and Clinicians to a Joint COECSSA/OF “Examinations Question & Answer Webinar “, that will provide an overview of the examinations, explain the benefits and enrolment process, and answer questions regarding participation in the exam.

Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Time: 17:30–18:30 BST (7.30PM EAT, 18:30 CAT)
Platform: Zoom
Duration: 60 minutes

SPEAKERS
✔️Rosie – Ophthalmology Foundation, Opening Speaker
✔️Nicola – Ophthalmology Foundation
✔️Vicky Glossop – Ophthalmology Foundation (Q&A)
✔️Dr. Tsedeke Asaminew Alemu - COECSA
✔️Robert Ntitima - COECSA
✔️Cordula Gabel-Obermaier – IOFF and Fellowship Program


REGISTER NOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6ogYz4BBPIR0g3pvYbcNTABvjQG24lGyjBJgBgbuYg0etaA/viewform

See attached flyer for further details.

COECSA remains committed to establishing Fair, Defensible, and Evidence-Based Pass Marks for it's international Residency Ophthalmology Examinations, through a consistent Examinations STANDARD SETTING process.

In this regard, the COECSA Regional Exams Standard Setting team is this weekend meeting at RIIO - Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology in Kigali, for the periodic Standard Setting workshop in readiness for the 19th June, 2026 COECSA Written Exams.

The standard setting workshop also presents an opportunity for the COECSA Exams Team to collectively check and validate that the exam questions themselves are of good quality and balance to meet the set international exam standards.

The College would like to sincerely thank all those who have continued to work tirelessly to ensure sucessful delivery of quality COECSA exams. We particularly extend our gratitude to the Exam Question Writers, Our Exam Leads who include Dr. Tsedeke Asaminew Alemu (Rwanda), Dr. Shaffi Mdala (Malawi), Dr. Ateeq Khan (Kenya) and Dr. Meseret Ejigu (Ethiopia); as well as our Exam Coordinators and Centres spread accross the region.

Finally, we are grateful to our all-weather partner Ophthalmology Foundation who have continued to play a key role in driving the overall COECSA Education agenda forward.

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REGISTER NOW📝for the June 2026 COECSA Part 2: Clinical Ophthalmology Written Exam - Your Gateway to COECSA Fellowship!!

🗓 Application Deadline: 30 April 2026 – 18:00hrs (EAT)

📅Exam Date: 19 June 2026
📍 Format: Online (at accredited centres near you)

ℹ️ More info: https://coecsa.org/exams

👉 Apply now: https://coecsa.online-ap1.com

📩 Contact the COECSA Secretariat:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 20 2196944 / (+254) 787 913769

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A successful first ever Joint COECSA-OF virtual Exams Day - 25th March, 2026!!
128 Visual/Basic Science (Part 1A) and Optics (Part 1B) Examinations delivered in the COECSA region!

Thanks to our partner Ophthalmology Foundation for the great work done to bring the joint exams to life!

We also extend our gratitude to all the Exam Coordinators, Support Staff and Centers management teams dotted accross the ECSA Region for the hardwork and commitment to excellency in delivering our exams!

To our service partner MeritTrac Services and the entire technical team, we say thank you!

The next Written Exam will be the COECSA Part 2 Clinical Ophthalmology Exam on 19th June, 2026!
APPLY NOW HERE:
https://coecsa.online-ap1.com