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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.

Short course

Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS)

A comprehensive hands-on surgical training programme designed to improve cataract skills through theoretical learning, simulation, supervised surgical practice, and clinical exposure.

Learning outcomes

The trainee:  

  • Will gain some experience in outreaches as they will be involved in outreaches.  
  • Will learn more on all aspects of clinical diagnosis. 
  • Depending on skill set will perform live surgeries.

Who can apply

Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO or from an accredited college of surgeons or its equivalent in country of origin.


All Foreign nationals are required to obtain a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria 

What you need to supply

  • Application letter
  • CV Credentials
  • Current practicing license
  • Letter of introduction from current institution of employment
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of professional indemnity
  • Proof of Health Insurance Cover. 

Programme details

Training
Hands-on surgical training, clinical observation, supervised surgeries, outreach participation, and surgical skills development.
Certification
Certificate of completion in Small Incision Cataract Surgery Training.

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