Glaucoma (Ophthalmology) fellowships in South America

The internal 2026 call lists recognized ophthalmology residency and specialist credentials, and UHIBA fellowship certificates among the credentials reviewed. It also specifies a laser safety course certificate.

Open to Brazilian or foreign physicians graduated from an MEC-accredited institution or from a foreign faculty with a diploma revalidated by an MEC-accredited Brazilian public university

Published 2026 recruitment: email documents to residencia@centrooftalmogicomg.com.br (address as printed; confirm before sending). Selection involved CV review, a written examination and an interview.

The 2026 application required an updated Lattes CV, proof of attendance at three or more ophthalmology or related conferences, and an ophthalmology residency completion statement issued by the training service.

Medical degree recognised by MEC or revalidated in Brazil; CRM registration; ophthalmology residency completed or expected by March 2027 in MEC/CBO-recognised training, or equivalent recognised ophthalmology training

Photo identification; CRM card; medical diploma; ophthalmology completion/predicted completion certificate or specialist title/RQE; Currículo Lattes link; professional reference; personal-accident and medical-liability insurance required before starting

Completed MEC-recognised ophthalmology residency and/or CBO ophthalmology specialist title; ophthalmology RQE registered with CREMERS; conditional completion by February 2027 as detailed in the notice

Conditional: foreign candidates explicitly addressed; revalidated diploma, Portuguese-proficiency certificate, lawful residence status, CRM specialist registration and passport required

Two presentation letters; CRM and identity documents; specialist/completion evidence; CBO/AMB title; paid CRM annual dues; ethical-good-standing certificate; documented CV; CBO progress-test results; address/contact details. Foreign candidates: Portuguese proficiency, revalidated diploma, residence document, specialist CRM identification and passport

Completed medical degree and ophthalmology residency or specialisation; foreign applicants must meet the revalidation, CRM, Portuguese-proficiency and lawful professional-practice documentation conditions in the 2026 notice

Conditional: foreign applicants explicitly addressed in the 2026 notice; revalidated medical diploma, CELPE-Bras, CRM and Brazilian residence status authorising medical practice required

Medical and ophthalmology-training certificates; academic transcript; identity/CPF; CRM; Currículo Lattes; fee receipt; foreign applicants also diploma revalidation, CELPE-Bras and residence document (2026 checklist)

The 2025 notice required proof of ophthalmology residency or specialist training at a service recognized by the Brazilian National Medical Residency Commission or Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology.

The 2025 application requested CRM registration, ophthalmology training certificate or declaration, and a photo-bearing Lattes CV link. A recommendation letter from a former teacher was optional.

Qualified ophthalmologist with completed residency; under 40 at submission; from, and permanently living and working in, an IOFF-eligible low-resource or underserved country; reasonable fluency in the host-clinic language; host acceptance and IOFF review required

Complete IOFF online application and eligibility check, then approach one listed host at a time with application file and letter of intent; obtain host acceptance and submit it to IOFF for expert review/funding decision

Passport showing nationality; ophthalmology specialist degree; residency-completion confirmation; present and previous chair recommendation letters; certified English translations when applicable; host-specific letter of intent and host notice of acceptance; optional additional examinations/qualifications

CV with supporting documents; CRM registration in state of origin; CNRM-MEC ophthalmology residency certificate or registration for the CBO national ophthalmology exam; letter of presentation from training service.

Medical degree and ophthalmology residency at an MEC- and/or CBO-accredited institution; CBO/AMB specialist title (or approval in the first phase of the Prova Nacional) required at enrolment.

Medical graduate with ophthalmology residency certificate (or completing residency before programme start); CRM registration in Brazil by programme start; interview and CV analysis.

Ophthalmologist with MEC/CBO-recognised qualification; effective or temporary CREMESP registration (maximum 3 months); specialist title from CBO/AMB or CNRM/MEC within first 3 months; completed or final-year fellowship in glaucoma, cataract or retina/vitreous