REPORT OF A REFRACTIVE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP IN EUROPE

To share my experience as the only European fellow of the refractive surgery fellowship from the refractive surgery alliance society (RSA). Moreover it is my goal to grow the young refractive surgery alliance in Europe bigger.

MVZ Augerlin, Augenärzte am Platz der Luftbrücke, Berlin, Germany

Ten fellows from all over the world proceed through a program as a group with regular 3 hours web meetings that provide didactic content, including lectures, case reviews, surgical videos and Journal Clubs. In these sessions the fellows are taught by renowned experts and surgeons. The task of the fellows is to prepare both for the individual courses on the basis of selected literature and books and come up with an actual case report for discussion.

The refractive surgery fellowship program of RSA brings the benefits of refractive surgery to young international ophthalmologists. Through collaboration they create an alliance of refractive surgeons based on education, research, management and patient care. As a result, refractive surgery grows by improving each member’s practice.

The participation in this program represents a unique, high quality opportunity many prospective ophthalmologists can benefit from. As its first year edition, the program is still relatively unknown and exclusive. However, by making several European ophthalmologists aware of the program, refractive surgery will stay on top of best international practises.