Glaucoma & Cataract Subspecialty Fellowship Program

Overview

King Saud University subspecialty fellowship training ophthalmologists in medical and surgical management of congenital, juvenile and adult glaucoma and complex cataract, iris and angle surgery. Primary training sites are King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital and King Khaled University Hospital.

The programme

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Duration

24 months (two academic years, full enrolment)

Start

1 January

Positions

1 per year (subject to staff availability)

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

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Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Saudi Board certification in ophthalmology (SCFHS-recognised centre), KSU Fellowship in Ophthalmology or equivalent SCFHS-accredited board; full-time enrolment; sponsor's permission letter for two years; application form, CV and three recommendation letters; interview.

International applicants

Not stated on official page

Visa support

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Licence requirement

Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline

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Application method

Application form, CV, photo and three sealed recommendation letters to the fellowship director (Dr. Faisal Almobarak, falmobarak@ksu.edu.sa)

Funding

Funding

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Official sources