Mainzer Curriculum – Specialist Training in Ophthalmology

Overview

Five-year formalised specialist training in which residents rotate through all inpatient, outpatient, subspecialty clinic and diagnostic areas, with mentoring and full training authorisation; over 40 specialist trainings completed in 10 years.

The programme

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

5 years (initial contract usually 2 years)

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Full training authorisation (volle Weiterbildungsermächtigung)

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed doctorate (Promotion) required for employment; applicants from abroad need at least C1 German

International applicants

Yes, with at least C1 German language level

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

Written and electronic application with all certificates to the department director; an introductory hospitation day is offered

Funding

Funding

Employed as scientific staff (Wissenschaftliche Angestellte)

Official sources