Specialist Training in Ophthalmology (Specialiseringstjänstgöring, ST, i ögonsjukdomar)

Overview

Sweden's national specialist training (ST) for doctors in eye diseases, governed by Socialstyrelsen regulations (HSLF-FS 2021:8, previously SOSFS 2015:8), with defined subgoals and supporting course subjects such as glaucoma, retina, uveitis, ocular tumours, neuro-ophthalmology and lens/refractive surgery; state-funded SK courses are available to ST doctors.

The programme

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

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Start

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Positions

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Accreditation

Socialstyrelsen regulations on doctors' specialist training (HSLF-FS 2021:8)

Department

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Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Licensed physicians employed in an ST post in a Swedish ophthalmology department

International applicants

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Visa support

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Licence requirement

Swedish medical licence (legitimation)

How to apply

Deadline

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Application method

Apply for ST posts at Swedish regional health services; SK courses via Socialstyrelsen's application portal

Funding

Funding

Salaried ST post; SK courses state-funded

Official sources