European Board of Ophthalmology new subspecialty diploma; example: glaucoma surgery

Abstract

AbstractThe main goal of the European Board of Ophthalmology is promoting education in Ophthalmology and harmonizing medical care in the field of Ophthalmology in European countries. The current EBO diploma ensures a minimum standard of knowledge in general Ophthalmology and is actually attended by a growing number of candidates, reaching in 2014 more than 500 from 28 countries. As there is a growing interest and real need for subspecialty training in different fields, the EBO is currently creating, with the help of European specialist societies , a sub‐specialty exam in order to award Ophthalmologists who complete sub‐specialty training and pass the exam with a formal recognition of their expertise by a Diploma. The aim is also to protect Sub‐Specialists and for the benefit of our patients in general, by inviting interested colleagues to obtain a distinction as a proof of excellence. During this course the example of the EBO‐Glaucoma Subspecialty exam with particular emphasis on surgical training, will be discussed.