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European School
for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology
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The global perspectives, skills and expertise of ESASO students make a difference.

The global understanding and hands-on skills acquired by ESASO students equip them to become the leading ophthalmologists of tomorrow

Fellowships 2011/2012

Ophthalmologists who complete five ESASO modules receive the Diploma of Specialist Superior in Ophthalmology (DiSSO) and the opportunity to reach a higher level of specialisation. The ESASO Fellowship is an advanced specialist training programme in which the recipient can acquire a thorough, in-depth understanding of the specific subject and, accordingly, proficiency in the exercise of the clinical-surgical profession.

Objectives of the Fellowship Programme

The Fellowship consists of a grant and a research project which is supervised by Prof. Stanley CHANG, director of the Programme. The Fellowship curricula are planned in consultation with accredited departments of ophthalmology to ensure that the prescribed objectives are achieved.

Duration and Organisation

The one year Fellowship is subdivided into three consecutive stages corresponding to skill levels to be gradually attained and certified term by term.

  • The Fellow achieves proficiency in the execution techniques for all diagnostic procedures covered by the Fellowship; is being involved in all clinical/treatment decisions; and has mastered a good theoretical knowledge of operating techniques. In addition, the Fellow has commenced her/his research project under a Tutor’s supervision. (Months 1 – 4)
  • The Fellow further fine-tunes her/his skills for the execution of all diagnostic procedures; achieves a
    competent autonomy in handling the clinical and therapeutic aspects of a patient’s care; and begins executing surgery procedures under a Tutor’s supervision. The Fellow carries on with his research work according to the plan laid out at the start of the
    Fellowship. (Months 5 – 8 )
  • The Fellow achieves a thorough knowledge and mastery of the technical skills and of the diagnostic
    and clinical routines; acquires a sound proficiency in surgery procedures as confirmed by the number of
    operations carried out; and completes her/his research programme. (Months 9 – 12)

Institutions

Fellow’s advanced training is conducted at one of the specialist teaching hospitals or university centres that have entered into a partnership agreement with ESASO.

The following companies, institutions and associations provide financial support.

ESASO - European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology.
ESASO c/o Università della Svizzera italiana Via Giuseppe Buffi, 13 - Switzerland - CH-6904 Lugano

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