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Title
Expert Diploma in Advanced Ophthalmic Surgical Techniques (Oftalvist)
Academic area
Health Sciences
Length
8 months (2 months per module)
Credits
15 ECTS
Format / Language
In person / Spanish
Partner
Student profile
You must be a specialist ophthalmologist licensed and registered in your home country with surgical experience who wishes to learn advanced eye surgery techniques and multidisciplinary management of complex cases.
Admission and enrolment
Applying for admission via the website, sending documentation and formalizing admission to the University.
Calendar and timetable
October to May
08:30 to 13:30 and 15:30 to 18:30.
Facilities:
Centro Oftalmológico Oftalvist - Clínica HLA-Internacional (Calle Angli 40, Barcelona)
Why study at the UAO CEU?
Program
| Case studies | 1.5 ETCS |
|---|---|
| The student will have access to medical-surgical cases that will be discussed and analysed together with the tutor. | |
| Scientific publications related to the case studies will be analysed. |
| Surgical observation | 4.5 ETCS |
|---|---|
| The student will have access to the surgical resolution of the cases assessed, discussed and analysed with the tutor. | |
| An audiovisual database of videos of surgery and manipulations of interest will be available for students to consult. |
| In-person surgical observation | 7.5 ETCS |
|---|---|
| Direct participation in all the medical-surgical activities of the tutor assigned to each student. | |
| Exhaustive postoperative follow-up of the treatment for each case, assessing the treatment and results. |
| Scientific production in the field of ophthalmologic surgery | 1.5 ETCS |
|---|---|
| The student will prepare a report on their stay. | |
| The student will prepare a supervised scientific publication or communication. |
Teaching staff 
TEACHING STAFF
Director
Arcadi Gual Md PhD
Codirector
Codirector
Dr. Juan Álvarez de Toledo, MD PhD
Lecturers
Associate lecturers
Internships and career opportunities 
INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career opportunities for the "Expert Diploma in Advanced Ophthalmic Surgical Techniques (Oftalvist)" are aimed at specialist ophthalmologists with surgical experience who wish to deepen their skills in advanced eye surgery techniques and multidisciplinary management of complex cases. Participants in this program have opportunities to develop their career in areas such as:
- Vitreo-Retinal Surgery: specializing in advanced surgery techniques for retinal and vitreous pathologies.
- Glaucoma and Neuro-Ophthalmology: acquiring skills in the surgical and clinical treatment of glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmological conditions.
- Corneal, Refractive and Cataract Surgery: focusing on surgical procedures to correct refractive errors and cataracts.
- Anterior Segment and Ocular Surface Reconstruction: addressing reconstruction techniques in complex ocular surface and anterior segment cases.
These specializations enable graduates to join clinics and hospitals with multidisciplinary teams, work in centres of excellence or lead research in advanced ophthalmologic surgery.
Moreover, the diploma fosters scientific production in ophthalmologic surgery, providing students with the tools to prepare scientific publications or communications under the tutelage of experts. This approach not only enables professionals to improve their academic profile but also opens up opportunities in the field of ophthalmologic research, thereby contributing to the advancement of the speciality.
The skills acquired in this program enable them to work in high-level medical centres, participate in specialized conferences and collaborate in international clinical studies, consolidating their position as leaders in advanced surgical techniques.
TOTAL AMOUNT
€10,000*
*Price valid for the 2025-26 academic year
The academic fees correspond solely and exclusively to the provision of the teaching service of the degree enrolled on, this being the only service corresponding to the payment of those fees. By enrolling, students consent to and accept that the teaching, tutorials, internships and evaluation tests may be in-person or remote (when the competent authorities so require, either directly or indirectly).
The obligation to pay in full the aforementioned fees will still apply in the event that, for reasons beyond the University's control, some of the training activities included in the degree cannot be carried out according to the teaching schedule established at the beginning of the academic year. Should this occur, the University will guarantee the student that said activity will be rescheduled whenever possible, taking into consideration the interest of the students and the other academic criteria that may apply.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Postgraduate and University Extension Courses
Bellesguard, 30. 08022 Barcelona
Tel. +34 93 253 72 03
[email protected]
Quality and standards 
ADMISSION PROFILE
- Experienced ophthalmology specialists who wish to learn more about diagnoses and surgical indications in complex ophthalmological cases, as well as observe advanced surgical techniques used in their treatment.
- Newly qualified ophthalmology specialists who wish to observe complex cases and advanced operations in a highly specialized centre.
Admission is granted to candidates with an official university degree in medicine or equivalent, a completed specialization in ophthalmology and level B2 (or higher) in English in the case of international students, and who pass an internal admissions process.
Once the access qualification has been validated, the following degree admission criteria will apply:
The criteria are accredited by submitting documentation previously requested by the degree course directors, who will evaluate each candidate according to the established criteria and inform them whether they have been selected.
OBJECTIVES
The subjects included in the Expert Diploma in Advanced Ophthalmic Surgical Techniques (Oftalvist) respond to the need to train ophthalmologists in cutting-edge techniques and advanced management of complex eye surgery cases.
The aim of this program is for participants to broaden their surgical skills and acquire specialized training that will give them a competitive advantage in the ophthalmology sector through innovative academic and practical experience.
Through this diploma, the Abat Oliba CEU University offers a comprehensive approach that includes both training in advanced surgical procedures and the critical analysis of medical-surgical cases, ensuring an exhaustive preparation to face the challenges of contemporary ophthalmologic practice.
The program combines theory and practice, providing students with the tools necessary to address surgical needs and challenges in managing patients with complex ocular pathologies.
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