Eligibility
Who can apply and what we look for
Different criteria for individual observers and for host centers. Meet the minimums below and we'll be in touch within four weeks of submission.
For observers
Individual ophthalmologists applying for placement
- Active medical license
- 1+ year corneal experience
- Professional English
- Malpractice coverage
- Sponsoring institution letter
For host centers
Institutions applying for accreditation
- 100+ keratoconus cases/year
- Full diagnostic kit (Pentacam, OCT, topographer)
- CXL, ICRS, transplantation capability
- Designated supervisor (10+ yr experience)
- Prior teaching experience
Required documents
What you'll upload with your application
Required
CV / résumé
Current, ideally in English. PDF preferred.
PDF · max 10 MB
Required
Medical license
Scanned copy of your current practising license.
PDF or JPG
Required
Sponsoring letter
From your home institution or department chair.
PDF
Required
Statement of interest
A few paragraphs on what you want to learn and why.
~200 words
Required
Malpractice coverage proof
Certificate of insurance covering the placement period.
PDF
Optional
Passport copy
For visa support letters once you're matched.
PDF or JPG · provided later
Meet the criteria?