International College of Ophthalmologists

International College of Ophthalmologists

ICOphth

Degree

FICOphth​​ By hands-on training & formal examination
Study Duration : 5 Years

Dean

Professor Leonard Levin

Ph.D,FRCSC, Department Chair McGill
University, Canada

Program Directors

Professor
Paolo Vinciguerra

Ph.D

Italy

Professor
Trevor Carmichael

FC Ophth(SA), Ph.D

South Africa

Professor
Jamal Bleik

FRCSEd, FRCOphth

Lebanon

Professor
Amin Ellakwa

MD

Egypt

Training Program

Registration Requirements​

  1. To be eligible for training MBBS,MBBCh or MD degree with a year of internship is mandatory before starting the training.
  2. A valid license to practise medicine is required.
  3. All candidates who are currently in official resident jobs in university hospitals, academic centres & ministry of health hospitals are eligible to apply directly.
    Those who are not in academic institutions will apply to be trained in hospitals approved by the relevant college.

Program Specifications​

  1. The trainee will abide by the training regulations and obligations as set by the college.
  2. Training is a full-time commitment during the entire duration of the program.
  3. Training is to be conducted in institutions accredited and assigned by the college.
  4. The training will be comprehensive in the specialty.
  5. The trainee will be actively involved in patient care.