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Ophthalmology

For doctors specialising in eye medicine and surgery, residency, skills transfer courses, and sub-specialty fellowship.

A surgeon performs a routine cataract surgery

Become the ophthalmologist your community needs.

We offer comprehensive, full-scope training in ophthalmology delivered across Eye Foundation Hospital and Eye Foundation Community Hospital, with rotations through all our branches in Nigeria. The program is conducted in line with the curricula of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) and the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College (NPMC), preparing you to qualify as a member and fellow of the relevant colleges.

Residency

Residency training

Our comprehensive ophthalmology residency spans Eye Foundation Hospital branches across Nigeria. Aligned with ICO, WACS, and NPMC curricula, the program fully prepares you to qualify as a Member and Fellow of these relevant colleges.

What you’ll achieve

By the end of the program you will have gained the confidence and competence of a fully formed ophthalmologist, ready to sit and pass the membership and fellowship examination of the various colleges.

  • Clinical Authority

    Master the diagnostics and management of complex ophthalmic conditions through heavy clinical exposure.

  • Surgical Mastery

    Develop high-volume surgical proficiency under the mentorship of leading subspecialists.

  • Fellowship Readiness

    Complete the program ready to sit and pass the membership and fellowship examinations of global colleges.

  • Regional Impact

    Become a leader in the effort to restore sight and build eye-care workforce capacity across Africa.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the program you will have gained the confidence and competence of a fully formed ophthalmologist, ready to sit and pass the membership and fellowship examination of the various colleges. 

Who can apply

Applicant must have passed the primary examination in Ophthalmology 

What you need to supply

  • Application letter
  • CV Credentials
  • Current practicing license
  • Proof of identity 

Programme details

Training
Clinical rotations supervised surgical training, academic sessions, research activities, and community ophthalmology exposure.

A glimpse into the programme

A short film about this programme is coming soon.

How to apply

Submit a detailed application by email to academy@eyefoundationhospital.com containing academy@eyefoundationhospital.com

Photograph to come.

  • Application letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Credentials
  • Current Practicing License
  • Proof of Identity