Fellowship programme for young ophthalmologists

Now is the time to apply for one of the esteemed ESASO fellowships for aspiring young ophthalmologists who have participated in ESASO modules. Open to the most talented doctors and researchers in the field, these competitive stipends offer unique opportunities to gain experience at first-class medical, research and industrial institutions worldwide, learn from the best and boost an international career as a future leader in the area of eye care. Our one-year scholarships are funded with up to €40,000 and stand out as maybe the most attractive offer in ESASO’s advanced postgraduate educational programme, together with a two-year industrial training and a range of four-week fellowships of different kinds. The successful candidates will develop their skills in an individually chosen subspecialty such as anterior segment surgery, glaucoma, medical and surgical retina, oculoplastic and research, at a suitably selected foremost teaching hospital, university or industrial institution. Each fellow will be personally tutored by an internationally leading expert and his or her team. APPLICATION DEADLINE  The application deadline is 18 April 2016. Selected applicants will be invited to an interview in Lugano, Switzerland in June 2016. Following the interviews, the final selection of the successful candidates will be made. The start of a one-year fellowship is usually around October but this can be negotiated in specific cases. Last but not least, we expect not only professional brilliance from our fellows, but also a supporting and caring disposition for other people. In accordance with our motto “ESASO: a vision of collaboration”, we count on our successful candidates to give back to our community and to the patients, during and after their fellowship period. For further information and application forms visit: www.esaso.org/fellowships