Mark Mayhew

Overview

Mark became a lecturer in the Division of Optometry and Visual Science at City, University of London in February 2019.

After graduating from University of Sheffield with a degree in physiology, Mark studied optometry at City University finishing in 2001. After passing the Professional Qualifying Examinations in 2002 he worked full time as a primary care community optometrist for 9 years. During which time he supervised pre-registration optometrists and helped develop training courses for pre-registration and registered professionals.

In 2011 Mark became both a College of Optometrists Assessor for the Scheme for Registration and a Visiting Clinical Tutor at City, University of London in the primary care clinics.

Mark’s current role is as a Senior Assessor within the College of Optometrists involves assessing pre-registration optometrists at Stage 1 and Stage 2 and performing quality assurance observations of other College of Optometrist assessors.

Qualifications

• Introductory Certificate in Academic Practice, City, University London, United Kingdom, October 2017
• BSc Optometry, City, University London, United Kingdom, September 1998 - July 2001
• BSc Physiology, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, September 1995 - July 1998

Employment

• Lecturer, City, University London, United Kingdom, February 2019 - present
• College of Optometrists Assessor, College of Optometrists, September 2011 - present
• Visiting Clincal Tutor, City, University London, United Kingdom, September 2011 - January 2019

Memberships of professional organisations

• Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy, Higher Education Academy, October 2017 - present
• General Optical Council, July 2002 - present
• College of Optometrists, July 2002 - present