IOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - L V Prasad Eye Institute, Academy for Eye Care Education

Overview

IOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship host centre for young ophthalmologists from low-resource or underserved countries; subspecialties offered: Cornea; Glaucoma; Medical Retina; Microbiology/Ocular Oncology/Pathology; Oculoplastic; Pediatric Ophthalmology; Retinoblastoma.

The programme

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Duration

three months

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

80-100 three-month awards annually across the whole network, depending on funding

Accreditation

Host centre in the International Ophthalmological Fellowship Foundation - Ophthalmology Foundation (IOFF-OF) host network; hosts do not charge fees

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Young ophthalmologists from low-resource or underserved countries who permanently live and work there; under 40 at application; completed residency and specialist ophthalmology degree; support from previous and present chair; commitment to resume position after training

International applicants

Yes - programme is for ophthalmologists from low-resource or underserved countries

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

IOFF-OF application form (English) submitted to the IOFF Subspecialty Fellowship Office; candidate selects host from the host network

Funding

Funding

IOFF-OF grant toward return travel and student-style living expenses in the host city (amount depends on host country)

Official sources