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Faculty Development
Improving teaching skills of ophthalmic
educators to become better trainers.
Fellowships
Advancing subspecialty skills with 3-month or 1-year fellowships worldwide.
Examinations
Elevating knowledge with international standardized examinations.
Accreditation
Driving improvement in ophthalmology
residency training programs.
Learn About our Programs
The Ophthalmology Foundation is proud to support faculty development programs created by a team of respected ophthalmic educators, high impact fellowships created and managed by the International Ophthalmologic Fellowships Foundation, accreditation for residency training programs to meet international standards, and online examinations to ensure ophthalmologists in training meet the highest standards of excellence in knowledge and skills.
Examinations Registration and Question & Answer Webinar
September 2025 exam registration is now open! Learn more here.
Have any questions about the exams or registration process? Join us on 9 July 2025, 14.00 UTC, and hear from the examinations team. This event is for prospective exam candidates. Register below to receive the zoom link and submit your questions ahead of time. The webinar will be recorded and distributed later.
Upcoming Events
Our faculty and volunteers hold symposia and workshops at national and regional congresses that focus on education principles for faculty development. They provide exceptional opportunities to enhance your knowledge, refine your skills, and expand your professional network. Check out the events below and register for a session near you.
What’s New
Read about the latest news, publications, and achievements of the Ophthalmology Foundation. Read more updates.
Save the Date for the Ophthalmic Educators Workshop at AAO 2025
AAO 2025: Ophthalmic Educators Workshop “Application of Online Tools to Enhance Interactivity and Foster Constructive Collaboration in Ophthalmology Education” Friday, 17 October 2025, 1:30–4:30 p.m., Room TBA Program Number SYM01 Workshops provide valuable hands-on learning opportunities. If you’re attending AAO 2025 this October, join us on 17 October, 1:30-4:30 PM, US Eastern Time, for our…
Activities at the Pan-American Congress 2025
Ophthalmology Foundation staff and volunteers attended the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) Congress 2025 in Bogotá, Colombia from 29 May – 2 June. The Medical Education in Ophthalmology program was endorsed by the Ophthalmology Foundation and Pan-American Council of University Professors of Ophthalmology (PACUPO). Foundations of Medical Education, Friday, 30 May 2025 with Drs. Ana…
Recent Faculty Development in India, USA, Egypt, and Romania
The Faculty Development Committee of the Ophthalmology Foundation have presented at congresses worldwide that focus on education principles for faculty development. They provide exceptional opportunities to enhance knowledge, refine skills, and expand professional networks. Read on about where we have been lately and see our upcoming events. Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress and…