Glaucoma Fellowship

Overview

['Duration: 1 or 2 years', 'Over 850 glaucoma surgeries per year', 'Focus on non-penetrating surgery; no trabeculectomies performed', 'Canaloplasty, stent surgery, deep sclerectomy, glaucoma implants, angle surgery', 'German language B2 required, C1 preferred']

The programme

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Learning format

Supervised glaucoma surgery training emphasizes non-penetrating approaches, including canaloplasty and stent surgery. Fellows can participate in a research project.

Duration

1 or 2 years

Eligibility and visa

Clinical language

A German-language certificate at B2 or higher is required for communication with patients and clinical staff. The clinic prefers C1.

International applicants

The fellowship programme is designed for early-career ophthalmologists from outside Germany.

How to apply

Application method

Email fellowship application to Prof Peter Szurman (address revealed on the official page)

Contact

Applications are directed to Prof. Dr. Peter Szurman at Eye Clinic Sulzbach through the email link in the programme notice.

Funding and costs

Funding

The clinic says it may fund some fellowships for early-career ophthalmologists from developing countries committed to ophthalmic education and patient care in their home countries.

Sources and verification