ICO-World Glaucoma Association Three-Month Fellowship

Overview

ICO-WGA three-month glaucoma observership fellowship for ophthalmologists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, with host referral by ICO-WGA.

The programme

Training type

Observership fellowship (funded)

Duration

3 months

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

ICO fellowship award

Department

ICO Fellowship Program

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed residency; passed specialist ophthalmology exam; permanently based and working in an ICO-eligible country; reasonable fluency in English or host language; must return home after training; no prior ICO award

International applicants

Yes - restricted to glaucoma specialists permanently based in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Specialist exam in ophthalmology passed; observership-type training at host

How to apply

Deadline

30 September

Application method

Online via ICO account; after eligibility check, select and apply to a host from the ICO Host Directory

Funding

Funding

Award USD 6,000 towards living expenses and return travel

Official sources