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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.
Faculty Development Webinar – Artificial Intelligence
Join a free, live session in March 2026 on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, Evidence Search, and Critical Thinking for Clinicians. This is for anyone that is interested in teaching ophthalmologists in training and allied ophthalmic personnel. Offered at multiple times to accommodate time zones.
Ophthalmology Foundation All Programs Webinar
Join us for a free webinar on 19 February to get an overview about Ophthalmology Foundation examinations, fellowships, faculty development, and accreditation initiatives. Learn how you advance your ophthalmic learning and career. We generously thank Neurotech for supporting this webinar.
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 Open
March 2026 exam registration is open! We bring the exam to you anywhere in the world, learn more here. Elevate your knowledge to global standards. Challenge yourself with international standardized examinations! The Ophthalmology Foundation offers new online examinations for ophthalmology available at local centers offered twice a year. Empower your ophthalmology journey.
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.
Bruce Spivey Skills Development Award
The Ophthalmology Foundation is pleased to share the launch of the African Ophthalmology Council’s (AOC) Bruce Spivey Skills Development Award. This award is given in honor of Dr. Bruce Spivey, Vice President and founding board member of the Ophthalmology Foundation, who supported the formation of the AOC. The award will allow a working ophthalmologist or…
2026 Board of Directors Expansion
The Ophthalmology Foundation proudly announces the election of new members to the Board of Directors: Dr. Huban Atilla, Dr. Tin Aung, Dr. Valeria Sánchez Huerta, and Dr. Essam El Toukhy. These esteemed individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise from various sectors within the ophthalmology and healthcare fields, further strengthening the Ophthalmology Foundation’s mission…
One-to-One Mentoring Year in Review
The Ophthalmology Foundation’s One-to-One Mentoring Program has grown in 2025 and made life-changing connections among participants. The online program connects ophthalmologists with more experienced ophthalmologists that have demonstrated success in their fields of expertise to build a team relationship from which both can benefit.We currently have 17 mentors from 8 countries and 39 mentees from…
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