El Comité de Desarrollo de Facultades de la Fundación de Oftalmología ha presentado en congresos de todo el mundo que se centran en los principios de educación para el desarrollo de facultades. Ofrecen oportunidades excepcionales para mejorar el conocimiento, perfeccionar las habilidades y ampliar las redes profesionales. Siga leyendo para conocer dónde hemos estado últimamente y vea nuestras Eventos futuros. We thank all of our faculty volunteers for their work in fulfilling the Ophthalmology Foundation’s mission of strengthening ophthalmic education through sharing knowledge.
Colombia Leaders in Education
August 2026, Cartagena, Colombia
In corporation with the Colombian Society of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Foundation faculty Drs. Ana Gabriela Palis and Eduardo Mayorga promoted the education of ophthalmology residents by implementing best practices from current teaching models, sharing and—as necessary—modifying existing teaching tools and curricular materials, and provided opportunities for networking between international and local experts. Participants presented their experiences in different topics related to the Ophthalmology Foundation Accreditation Guidelines for Residency Training Programs.
CBO 2026
September 2026, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
Dr. Helena Prior Filipe represented the Ophthalmology Foundation at the 70th Annual Brazilian Ophthalmology Congress (CBO) Congress. OF was proud to endorse CBO LDP: “Empower One. Transform Many. From Learner to Change-Maker,” exploring how education can cultivate transformative leadership in ophthalmology. Furthermore, we were proud to be part of the CBO Conference of Educators featuring: “Beyond the Curriculum: How Europe Is Transforming Ophthalmology Training. Designing, implementing, and learning from the European Training Requirements.”
The Ophthalmology Foundation is proud to champion competency-based education supported by entrustable professional activities (EPAs)—approaches that help transform learners into confident, capable practitioners and future leaders.
ESCRS 2026
September 2026, London, United Kingdom
At the 44th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), Drs. Helena Prior Filipe, Burkhard Dick, Tristan Bourcier, and Van Lansigh led debate-style symposium, “Simulation-Based Education in Cataract & Refractive Surgery: Standard or Excellence?” After this lively discussion, participants walked away with valuable insights from our expert into the benefits, challenges, and potential role of simulation in the education and training of future ophthalmic surgeons.
And a special thank you to AbbVie for supporting this symposium and helping make this important conversation possible.
AAO 2026
October 2026, New Orleans, USA
The American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting brought together Ophthalmology Foundation’s global faculty for a symposium, “Online Tools for Interactive Learning in Ophthalmology.” Led by the chairs Drs. Pranesh Balasubramaniam, Eduardo Mayorga, and Karl Golnik, educators learned how to elevate their teaching skills by harnessing the power of interactivity and collaborative exercises through innovative online tools.
Thank you for stopping by our booth to learn more about our examinations, fellowships, faculty development, and accreditation initiatives.
