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.
Fellowships Informational Webinar Recording
Learn about fellowships for young ophthalmologists from underserved and low-resource countries for the opportunity to receive advanced training at leading ophthalmology host centers around the globe. Annually, 80-100 awards are available in 20 subspecialties.
Faculty Development Series Webinar
Teaching Professionalism & Ethics in Ophthalmology Residency: Learn how Case-Based Learning (CBL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) can strengthen ethical reasoning, reflective practice, and professional behaviors in residents. Participants of this webinar will explore practical strategies, sample ophthalmic ethical scenarios, and simple tools to assess and reinforce professional conduct in everyday training.
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
Registration for the 30 September 2026 examinations opened 15 February and closes 31 July. 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.
Tribute to Dr. Brad Straatsma
Ophthalmology Foundation Emeritus Director, Bradley Straatsma, MD, JD, passed away on April 16, 2026 at 98 years of age. He is survived by his children, Derek, Cary, and Greer, and predeceased by his wife Ruth Campbell. He was a founding Director of both the Ophthalmology Foundation and our predecessor organization, the International Council of Ophthalmology Foundation…
Recent Faculty Development in Hong Kong, India, and Chile
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. We thank all of our faculty volunteers for…
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…
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