Residency Exchange Committee

Exchange Programmes 2012

CALL FOR RESIDENT GRANTS

GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 DECEMBER 2011

The European Board of Ophthalmology Residency Exchange Programme, Year 2012
The European Board of Ophthalmology aims to guarantee the highest standards of care in the field of ophthalmology in countries of the European Union by ensuring that the training of ophthalmologists is
raised to the highest possible level. As a practical effort towards that aim, EBO has an Exchange Programme
for residents, of University Eye Clinics to visit EBO-approved teaching centres.

The programme for year 2012 is open to 40 residents only from the University teaching centres, upon approval and recommendation by the local Chair/University Administration, to visit one of the following EBO-certified institutions. 

CLICK HERE to view the list of EBO-certified training institutions

The period of exchange is one month for residents. The application form for 2012 grants can be obtained as of
October 2011. The chosen resident will receive from EBO an honorarium of 1000 euro, to compensate for travel expenses. He/she will be expected to cover any additional expenses or to negotiate them with their home chairperson. The Board requests a short written report of the exchange.