Basic Phaco Skills School Application
Apply for the ESCRS Basic Phaco Skills School by providing the required details and documents. Please complete all sections.
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
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Confirm Email Address
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Nationality
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Your Home Institution
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Years of ophthalmology training (or years post-CCT/board qualification)
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Upload CV (must include publications, research activities, awards. Should indicate clearly the applicants experience in ophthalmology including surgical experience)
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Do you have the approval from your training programme director/department to attend the onsite component at the ESCRS Annual Congress in London 2026 (if selected?)
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Yes
No
Pending
Eligibility
Eligibility Confirmation
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I am an ophthalmology resident
I am a fellow or early career ophthalmologist
I am a surgeon approaching their first independent cataract procedure
Other
Other (please specify)
Eligibility Confirmation
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I confirm I have not previously attended this course
I confirm I am an ESCRS member
ESCRS membership number
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Brief justification for your eligibility and motivation. Why are you applying for the ESCRS Basic Phaco School, and how do you expect this course to support your transition to independent cataract surgery? (250 words max)
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Surgical Experience and training
Please indicate your current cataract surgery experience
Current level of independence
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Observing only
Performing parts of the procedure under supervision
Performing most steps under supervision
Independent beginner
Do you currently have access to cataract surgery simulation or wet lab training at your home institution?
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Yes
No
Declarations & Consent
I declare that all information provided is accurate and complete
I consent to the processing of my data for fellowship application purposes by ESCRS and it's administrative partner
Please verify that you are human
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