Specialization in Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology who possess the necessary competences to carry out tasks related to the attention of the health - disease continuum in the visual and ocular field within a framework of humanistic, ethical, bioethical, legal and efficient action, and generating solutions to the ophthalmological problems found in their daily practice. Their efforts aim at improving the health of people in their area of influence, contributing to ophthalmological research, and reaffirming their willingness to continue their professional development through permanent evaluation of their medical and personal work.

Degree and level study

Specialization in Ophthalmology Specialist.Graduate.

Credits

204.
1 Colombian credit= 8 on-site hours + 40 hours of independent work (48 hours).

Language of Instruction

Spanish.
English-taught subjects.

* To request the program stucture in English, please send an e-mail to internacionales@unisabana.edu.co 

Duration

3 years.

Study Mode

Full-time program.

Location

This program is taught on Campus, at Puente del Común, Km. 7, Autopista Norte de Bogotá. Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia

Medical rotations will take place at the different clinical practice sites.

Internship host 

Institution Location
Hospital de la Samaritana      Bogotá D.C
Fundación Oftalmológica Nacional      Bogotá D.C
Instituto Nacional de Cancerología      Bogotá D.C
Sociedad de Cirugía Ocular      Bogotá D.C

Type of academic training offered

Medical and Surgical Specialization.

Code in the Colombian National Data System of Higher Education (SNIES, Spanish acronym):

54045.

Tuition and other costs:

Registration: $ 150.000 COP/ 45 USD aprox.

Tuition in Colombian pesos (COP): $116.160.000. Approximate amount in US dollars: 28.955 USD.

*All amounts in dollars are approximate values. The amount is calculated according to the USD exchange rate of the day.

Qualified Registry issued by the National Education Ministry:

Qualified Registry by Resolution number 9838, July 31 2013, valid during 7 years.

For more information, please see the website in Spanish.