Facharzt/Fachärztin Fachrichtung Augenheilkunde — master's

The specialist training to become an ophthalmologist is typically conducted at university or teaching hospitals as well as other healthcare institutions, including private ophthalmology practices. The standard duration of this postgraduate training is five years. The program structure and requirements are governed by the state medical associations based on the model training regulations of the Federal Medical Association. The training culminates in a specialist certification examination. Degree title Specialist in Ophthalmology / Ophthalmologist