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Specialist Training in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery (Servizio di Oftalmologia)

Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC), Clinica di Oftalmologia – Ospedale Regionale di Lugano

OphthalmologyMultiple / comprehensive ophthalmologySpecialist training programme
Destination
CHE
Lugano, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland
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Overview

The EOC ophthalmology clinic, Ticino's Italian-speaking centre, is a federally recognised ISFM training site for FMH ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery and received definitive confirmation of category B status from SIWF/ISFM in August 2026.

The programme

Training type
Specialist training programme
Duration
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Start
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Positions
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Accreditation
SIWF/ISFM category B (confirmed August 2026) for ophthalmology; recognised for ophthalmic surgery
Department
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Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
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International applicants
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Visa support
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Licence requirement
Swiss federal medical diploma or MEBEKO-recognised foreign diploma and cantonal registration required for clinical employment (general Swiss requirement; not detailed on the page)

How to apply

Deadline
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Application method
Via EOC postgraduate medical training / job portal

Funding

Funding
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Official sources

https://www.eoc.ch/it/media-e-news/news/2026/riconoscimento-oftalmologia.htmlhttps://www.eoc.ch/it/specialita/neurologia-e-neurochirurgia/oftalmologia.html

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