Refractive & Cataract Surgery
ESCRS YO Observership - Instituto de Microcirugia Ocular (IMO)
Instituto de Microcirugia Ocular (IMO)
Barcelona, SpainProgramme overview
What the official source supports
An observership is a short-term placement to observe clinical work. It is not a training post or a degree, and terms (fees, eligibility, visa) are set by the institution.
- ESCRS YO Observership: EUR 2,000 grant, 10 per year, 2-3 weeks; host area: Cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma
- Eligible: trainees in second half of residency working in Europe; ESCRS membership required
- Applicant must obtain host's written agreement first, then apply to ESCRS with CV, letter of intent, head-of-department letter
- Applications to centres not on the host list are not considered
IMO Grupo Miranza is an ophthalmology clinic in Barcelona that treats eye diseases, performs combined and high-complexity surgery, and carries out teaching and research. source ↗
At a glance
Programme details
| Subspecialty | Refractive & Cataract Surgery |
|---|---|
| Type | Observership (short-term, observation only) |
| Institution | Instituto de Microcirugia Ocular (IMO) |
| Location | Barcelona, Spain |
| Duration | 2-3 weeks |
| Application deadline | 17 July 2026 (closed) |
Missing rows mean the source does not state the information.
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Programme facts
- Subspecialty
- Refractive & Cataract Surgery
- Type
- Observership (short-term, observation only)
- Institution
- Instituto de Microcirugia Ocular (IMO)
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Duration
- 2-3 weeks
- Application deadline
- 17 July 2026 (closed)
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