Education and Training
KHEFA – Kunle Hassan Eye Foundation Academy
Apart from intervention involving direct care to patients, Eye Foundation Hospital also focuses on ensuring a sustainable development of human resources and skilled personnel to fill the gaps in dearth of human resources in Ophthalmic care – ophthalmologists, ophthalmic technicians and assistants. This focus helps Eye Foundation Hospital contribution to capacity building activities for promoting greater access to eye care across Nigeria and Africa.
The Kunle Hassan Eye Foundation Academy oversees training for ophthalmologists, residents, fellows, mid-level ophthalmic practitioners (MLOPs), optometrists & ophthalmic nurses. KHEFA’s initial activities has been clinical training but its mandate and scope is being expanded to enable it to scale up and promote more visibility and service offerings to include a non-clinical audience.
Vision: To be a Centre of academic excellence in eye healthcare
Mission: To develop leaders and international best practice in eye care through training, research and educational excellence.
Background
Deseret Community Vision Institute (DCVI) was set up as the training arm of the Eye Foundation Hospital Group to oversee the training for ophthalmology residents and fellows, mid-level ophthalmic practitioners (MLOPs), optometrists, and ophthalmic nurses and other allied ophthalmic professionals.
Over the years, DCVI has successfully run a mid-level ophthalmic technician programme that has graduated over 100 mid-level ophthalmic practitioners. It also produced the first Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJACAPHO) certified Community Ophthalmic Assistants (COA) in Nigeria. The Institute has also trained over 15 fellows, 35 ophthalmic residents, and 100 ophthalmic nurses.
As part of efforts to enhance the reach of its’ training and education activities, DCVI has been revamped and restructured into a full-fledged academy now known as The Kunle Hassan Eye Foundation Academy.
KHEFA Programmes
OPHTHALMOLOGY
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| DURATION | 5 years | |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital & Eye Foundation Community Hospital (trainees rotate across all branches in Nigeria) | |
| ANNUAL SLOTS | 1 slot per annum which consists of 2 to 4 candidates per slot | |
| PROGRAM SUMMARY | The programme is conducted in line with the curriculum of International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), West Africa College of Surgeons (WACS), Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College (NPMC) | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | Gain confidence and competence as an ophthalmologist who qualify as members and fellows of the various colleges | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | Medical doctors who are interested in specializing in Ophthalmology | |
| HOW TO APPLY (to be a separate button on all) | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Proof of identity via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must have passed the primary examination in Ophthalmology |
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| SMALL INCISION CATARACT SURGERY (SICS) | DURATION | 3 Months |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 3 Slots available per annum and a maximum of 2 candidates per slot | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | The trainee: 1. Will gain some experience in outreaches as they will be involved in outreaches. 2. Will learn more on all aspects of clinical diagnosis. 3. Depending on skill set will perform live surgeries. |
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| WHO CAN APPLY | Ophthalmologist or Resident doctors training in Ophthalmology | |
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO or from an accredited college of surgeons or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
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| PHACOEMULSIFICATION | DURATION | 4 months |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 2 Slots available per annum and a maximum of 2 candidates per slot | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | The trainee will be involved in outreaches and at the end of the program, the trainee should:
Be proficient in phacoemulsification Know the principles of phacodynamics Recognize and manage intraoperative complications |
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| WHO CAN APPLY | Ophthalmologist or Resident Doctors studying Ophthalmology and must be proficient in Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) | |
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO or from an accredited college of surgeons or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
SUB SPECIALTY AND FELLOWSHIPS –
| 1. RETINA | ||
| OBSERVERSHIP | DURATION | 1 Month |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital Ikeja, Lagos State & Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 6 slots, 2 per slot | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | Resident doctors and Ophthalmologists interested in retina | |
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
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| SHORT COURSES | ||
| DURATION | 2 to 3 days; 1 week to 4 weeks | |
| 1. Scleral buckle 2. Retina Preceptorship 3. Advanced vitreoretinal techniques 4. Retina Laser 5. BIO – Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy 6. Investigative Procedures
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LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital Ikeja, Lagos State & Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | The course will provide an advanced level of competence in the diagnosis and management of medical and surgical retina and vitreous diseases. | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | Established and trained vitreoretinal surgeons; ophthalmologists, residents | |
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin.
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
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| FELLOWSHIP | ||
| MEDICAL RETINA | ||
| DURATION | 1 year | |
| LOCATIONS | Eye Foundation Hospital FCT Abuja & Ikeja, Lagos State & Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 1 slot per annum. 2 candidates per slot | |
| PROGRAM SUMMARY | The fellow will attend clinics, theater sessions, grand rounds and lectures at the Eye Foundation Hospital & Eye Foundation Community Hospital, and may be asked to supervise or participate in rounds to varying degrees. A portion of the time may be allocated for research activity. | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | The fellowship is structured to provide the fellow with maximal responsibility in the performance of clinical procedures, lasers and intravitreal injections depending on the skill level of the fellow. | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | The applicant must have satisfactorily completed a residency program in Ophthalmology | |
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin.
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
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| SURGICAL RETINA | ||
| DURATION | 2 Years | |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital FCT Abuja & Ikeja, Lagos State & Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 1 slot per annum, 2 candidate per slot | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | The surgical retina fellow will have intensive training in both vitreous and retina surgery. The fellow will have sufficient training with graduated supervised experience with the entire spectrum of vitreoretinal disorders, so that he or she may develop diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical skills, and judgement to handle appropriate cases. | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | Applicant must have satisfactorily completed a residency program in ophthalmology | |
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Candidate must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
| 2. GLAUCOMA | ||
| OBSERVERSHIP | DURATION | 1 Month |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital Ikeja, Lagos State, Abuja & Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 5 slots; maximum of 2 per slot | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | At the end of the programme, the candidate should be able to:
Identify the salient features in a glaucomatous disc or what makes a disc suspicious. The candidate should also have knowledge of the various laser and surgical procedures and their complications. |
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| WHO CAN APPLY | Resident, Ophthalmologists | |
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
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| SHORT COURSES | ||
| TRABEC/GLAUCOMA DRAINAGE DEVICE – GDD | ||
| DURATION | 3 Months | |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital Ikeja, Lagos State, Abuja & Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 2 slots per annum. 2 candidates per slot | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | The trainee will be involved in outreaches, wet labs, live surgeries & post op management. | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | The applicant must have experience in Cataract surgery | |
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
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| LASER TRABEC | ||
| DURATION | 3 Months | |
| LOCATION | Eye Foudation Hospital & Eye Foundation Community Hospital (All branches) | |
| ANNUAL SLOTS | 2 slots per annum. 2 candidates per slot | |
| TUTION FEE | $1,500 USD | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | At the end of the program the candidate should know the different types of lasers and their application in glaucoma | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | ||
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
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| MIGS | ||
| DURATION | 3 Months | |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital FCT Abuja & Ikeja, Lagos State & Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 2 slots per annum. 2 candidates per slot | |
| TUTION FEE | $1,500 USD | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | At the end of the programme, the trainee will know the different MIGS procedures, case selection and how to perform the procedure. | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | The applicant must have experience in gonioscopy, trabeculectomy, and be a glaucoma specialist | |
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Candidate must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
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| FELLOWSHIP | ||
| SHORT TERM | DURATION | 3 Months |
| MID TERM | DURATION | 6 Months |
| LONG TERM | DURATION | 1 Year |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital FCT Abuja & Ikeja, Lagos State & Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 2 slots per annum. 2 candidates per slot | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | The candidtate will have skills transfer and will have knowledge of management of the different glaucoma cases | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | Experienced cataract surgeons | |
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
| 3. PAEDIATRICS & STRABISMUS | ||
| OBSERVERSHIP | DURATION | 3 Months |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital Ikeja, Lagos State & Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 2 slots 1 candidate per slot | |
| TUTION FEE | $500 USD | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | Candidates should become paediatric oriented ophthalmologists, proficient in manangement of simple paediatric cases | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | Applicant must be an Ophthalmologist or Ophthalmologist in training. Proficiency in SICS and Trabeculectomy is an advantage | |
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
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| SHORT COURSES | ||
| DURATION | 3 to 6 months | |
| 1. Paediatric cataract surgery – 3months 2. Paediatric glaucoma surgery – 4months 3. SICS /Trab training and evaluation – 6months |
LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital Ikeja, Lagos State & Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
| ANNUAL SLOTS | 2 slots per annum. 1 candidate per slot | |
| TUTION FEE | $2,500 $3,000 & $4,000 USD respectively | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | Candidate will become proficient in carrying out paediatric cataract and glaucoma surgery cases | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | The applicant: Should have successfully completed an ophthalmology residency training in a recognised training institution. Can be qualified consultant ophthalmologists |
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| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
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| FELLOWSHIP | ||
| DURATION | 1 year | |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital Ikeja, Lagos State & Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 1 slot per annum. 1 candidate per slot | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | At the end of the training program, it is expected that the candidate should be able to function independently and take full responsibility for the management of paediatric ophthalmology cases | |
| CORE MODULES | Module 1: 4 months (Management of Paediatric Cataract, Glaucoma and other anterior segment disorders such as nasolacrimal duct obstruction and lid disorders.)
Module2: 3 months (Paediatric & Adult Strabimus. Module3: 3 months (Retinoblastoma). Module4: 2 months (Retinopathy of Prematurity and other retinal diseases) |
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| WHO CAN APPLY | The applicant: Should have successfully completed an ophthalmology residency training in a recognised training institution. Can be qualified consultant ophthalmologists |
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| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Candidate must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
| 4. CORNEA & ANTERIOR | ||
| OBSERVERSHIP | 3 Months | |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital Ikeja, Lagos State & Eye Foundation Community Hospital Ijebu-Imushin, Ogun State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 3 slots per annum. 1 candidate per slot | |
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | The candidate will be sxposed to cornea graft tattooing, management of corneal ulcers & other corneal pathologies | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | ||
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Applicant must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
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| FELLOWSHIP | ||
| DURATION | 1 Year | |
| LOCATION | Eye Foundation Hospital Ikeja, Lagos State |
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| ANNUAL SLOTS | 1 slot per annum. 1 candidate per slot | |
| PROGRAM SUMMARY | Trainees will be exposed to: Corneal graft Anterior segment Cases of trauma-management Small incision cataract surgery (SICS) |
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| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES | The candidate will have exposure to anterior segment disorders outside cornea | |
| WHO CAN APPLY | Applicant should have knowledge of cataract surgery. | |
| HOW TO APPLY | Send a detailed application consisting of: Application letter, CV Credentials Current practising license Letter of introduction from current institution of employment Proof of identity Proof of professional indemnity Proof of health insurance cover via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com |
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| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS | Candidate must be a fellow of FWACS or FMCOph or MWACS or DO FNPMC, ICO or its equivalent in country of origin
Foreign nationals have to get a temporary registration of license with the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria |
| 4 | Postings |
| ICO, IOFF Fellowship | |
| Medical Student Posting | |
| 5 | Preceptorship |
| 6 | OPTOMETRY |
| Internship | |
| 7 | OPHTHALMIC NURSING |
| Posting | |
| Microsurgical course | |
| 8 | ALLIED HEALTH (IJCAHPO) |
| Training | |
| Examinations | |
| 9 | GENERAL |
| Symposiums & Workshops | |
| Webinars – knowledge sharing |
All applications are to be sent via email to: academy@eyefoundationhospital.com
Inquiries call: +234 81 5088 4499