Fellowships across Europe: Insights from the European Board of Ophthalmology Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Analyse the results of a European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) survey on post-residency training (fellowship) opportunities across Europe, providing insights from ophthalmic educators on the current landscape.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous 31-question online survey distributed to educators in all EBO-affiliated countries.

Results

The response rate was 61% with participation of 392 ophthalmic educators. Despite broad participation, Southwestern Europe was overrepresented, while Northern and Central Europe were underrepresented, affecting regional balance. Respondents had a mean age of 51 ± 11 years, with 37.8% as professors and 46.6% as department heads. Most (54.1%) were affiliated with university hospitals. The reported medi

SUBMITTER: Yaici R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12803656 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature