I would like to introduce myself and give a summary of my medical experience. I am a 35 year-old ophthalmologist from Mexico currently participating in an ESASO sponsored Fellowship. Specifically, I am in an intensive training program in vitreo-retinal surgical Fellowship, in the Tel Aviv Medical Center in Israel.

I heard about ESASO from various colleagues and I researched the details of the program online. I read all the amazing testimonials and how people were very happy with the courses.

Based on the positive references that I read about, I decided to attend the Medical and Surgical Module in Tel Aviv. Following that, I attended the Medical Retina Module in Lugano. To my upmost satisfaction, from every description that I read about, I found the details of the courses were accurate. I benefited from a very high level teaching platform and I learned many skill sets because the groups are small. This was a really good opportunity to interact with leading expert ophthalmologists.

After attending the ESASO courses, I decided to apply for a Fellowship position to further enrich my education, knowing it is a great opportunity being part of ESASO. To my great fortune, I received the ESASO Fellowship.

Each day, my skills improve and my experience as a surgical retina fellow, enhances my knowledge as a specialist. By having the opportunity to operate several times a week, to triage and treat emergencies, and see interesting cases in the clinic is contributing to my confidence to make treatment decisions and to approach different pathologies and cases with more discrimination and expertise.

In addition, my tutors and the entire hospital staff, are very friendly and willing to offer their guidance, advice and help in every way they can. I already feel part of the department, attending to each one of the sessions, and taking part in every procedure that I can.

My recommendation to anyone considering participating with ESASO is not to hesitate to be part of the courses, or to apply for a Fellowship. ESASO provides the greatest opportunity to learn with the best educators in the field.