Explore 7 recorded vitreoretinal surgery programmes in Africa across 7 institutions. These are directory listings, not confirmed open vacancies. Check each programme’s official source for eligibility, intake dates, clinical registration, fees and funding.
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| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Apply and deadline | Participant costs | Pay and funding |
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| Fellowship in Vitreoretinal SurgeryMagrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute (MICEI) | Duration 2 years Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Eligibility Board-certified ophthalmologist Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11International applicants Not stated on the checked official programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Application method Programme application form on the official training page; confirm the next intake with MICEI Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Documents CV; cover letter (upload field on the programme application form) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Deadline 31 March 2026 (historical call); later intake not verified Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Tuition / fees Not stated on the checked official programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11Application fee Not stated on the checked official programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Stipend / salary Not stated on the checked official programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11Funding Not stated on the checked official programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11Scholarship Not stated on the checked official programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 |
| Fellowship Residency in Ophthalmology – Vitreo-RetinaGhana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) – Faculty of Ophthalmology | Duration Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility Read full valueGCPS specialist after Membership, generally 1 year post-Membership work in Ghana and full Ghana Medical and Dental Council registration, subject to specified direct-entry exceptions. Overseas-trained specialists have separate assessment routes. International applicants Conditional: non-Ghanaian specialists trained abroad submit a written application, evidence of qualifications and detailed CV to the Rector’s Office for faculty vetting Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Application method GCPS residency application platform; overseas-trained non-Ghanaian specialists apply in writing to the Rector’s Office for faculty vetting Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Documents Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not stated for a current fellowship intake; examination-calendar deadlines are separate from admission Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| IOFF-OF Vitreoretina Fellowship at Eye Foundation HospitalEye Foundation Hospital | Duration 3 months or 1 year (host datasheet: both) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Eligibility Read full valueQualified 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 International applicants Yes, conditional through the IOFF-OF scheme: applicants may not choose a host in their home country; eligible origin and permanent practice/residence requirements apply Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Application method Read full valueComplete 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 Documents Read full valuePassport 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; post-fellowship confirmation required for the one-year opportunity Deadline Recurring IOFF scheme deadlines: 31 January and 31 July for three-month awards; 31 July for one-year awards. Next year-specific allocation not confirmed Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Tuition / fees Not stated on the checked official programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11Application fee Not stated on the checked official programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Stipend / salary No host salary: IOFF-OF positions are unpaid; grant is separate from remuneration Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Funding Potential competitive travel/living grant; fellow pays additional expenses and arranges accommodation, health and liability insurance Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Scholarship Competitive IOFF-OF grant: maximum US$6,500 or EUR5,000 for three months, adjusted to host-country living costs; US$35,000 for one year. Award and amount are not guaranteed Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 |
| IOFF-OF Vitreoretina Fellowship at Eye World HospitalEye World Hospital | Duration 3 months Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Eligibility Read full valueQualified 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 International applicants Yes, conditional through the IOFF-OF scheme: applicants may not choose a host in their home country; eligible origin and permanent practice/residence requirements apply Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Application method Read full valueComplete 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 Documents Read full valuePassport 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 Deadline Recurring IOFF scheme deadlines: 31 January and 31 July; next year-specific host allocation not confirmed Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Tuition / fees Not stated on the checked official programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11Application fee Not stated on the checked official programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Stipend / salary No host salary: IOFF-OF positions are unpaid; grant is separate from remuneration Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Funding Potential competitive travel/living grant; fellow pays additional expenses and arranges accommodation, health and liability insurance Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Scholarship Competitive IOFF-OF grant: maximum US$6,500 or EUR5,000 for three months, adjusted to host-country living costs. Award and amount are not guaranteed Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 |
| IOFF-OF Vitreoretina Observership at Fattouma Bourguiba University HospitalFattouma Bourguiba University Hospital | Duration 3 months Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Eligibility Read full valueQualified 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 International applicants Yes, conditional through the IOFF-OF scheme: applicants may not choose a host in their home country; eligible origin and permanent practice/residence requirements apply Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Application method Read full valueComplete 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 Documents Read full valuePassport 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 Deadline Recurring IOFF scheme deadlines: 31 January and 31 July; next year-specific host allocation not confirmed Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Tuition / fees Not stated on the checked official programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11Application fee Not stated on the checked official programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Stipend / salary No host salary: IOFF-OF positions are unpaid; grant is separate from remuneration Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Funding Potential competitive travel/living grant; fellow pays additional expenses and arranges accommodation, health and liability insurance Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Scholarship Competitive IOFF-OF grant: maximum US$6,500 or EUR5,000 for three months, adjusted to host-country living costs. Award and amount are not guaranteed Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 |
| Surgical Retina FellowshipEye Foundation Hospital Group | Duration Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified | Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified | Application method Email application documents to academy@eyefoundationhospital.com UnverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not recorded Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Vitreoretinal FellowshipUniversity of Cape Town – Division of Ophthalmology (Groote Schuur Hospital) | Duration Individualised according to subspecialty and candidate; no fixed duration published Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-14 | Eligibility Not stated in the checked official source Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-14International applicants Not stated in the checked official source Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-14 | Application method Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not stated in the checked official source Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-14 | Tuition / fees Not stated in the checked official source Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-14Application fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not stated in the checked official source Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-14Funding Not stated in the checked official source Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-14Scholarship Not recorded Unverified |
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NIGIOFF-OF Vitreoretina Fellowship at Eye Foundation HospitalEye Foundation Hospital · Lagos, NigeriaNIGSurgical Retina FellowshipEye Foundation Hospital Group · NigeriaCameroon 1
CAMFellowship in Vitreoretinal SurgeryMagrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute (MICEI) · Oback Village, CameroonEgypt 1
EGYIOFF-OF Vitreoretina Fellowship at Eye World HospitalEye World Hospital · Giza, EgyptGhana 1
GHAFellowship Residency in Ophthalmology – Vitreo-RetinaGhana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) – Faculty of Ophthalmology · Accra, GhanaSouth Africa 1
ZAFVitreoretinal FellowshipUniversity of Cape Town – Division of Ophthalmology (Groote Schuur Hospital) · Cape Town, South AfricaTunisia 1
TUNIOFF-OF Vitreoretina Observership at Fattouma Bourguiba University HospitalFattouma Bourguiba University Hospital · Monastir, Tunisia