How to get that training post in ophthalmology aims to guide the aspiring ophthalmic tyro in preparation for breaking into one of the most competitive medical specialties. The authors are of appropriately diverse levels of seniority and experience, from the junior trainees, Tan and Lai, to the post-CCST fellow, Ang. Furthermore, the book is enthusiastically endorsed by an array of renowned ophthalmic specialists.

Notwithstanding time-honoured advice on books and their covers, first impressions are disappointing. The guide is lightweight and the publishing quality cheap, and inside the layout and typeface appear word-processed and slightly amateur.

Fortunately, the content is excellent. Well-researched, comprehensive and thoughtful, every aspect of preparing for this major hurdle has been rigorously addressed.

The guide opens with a concise and objective account of the dramatic changes affecting the …