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Programme in Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

Programme overview

What the official source supports

Advanced ophthalmic plastic and orbital training combining clinical rotations, surgery assistance, research and 90 wet-lab practicums. The current host programme uses a continuing-education programme title; the older ESOPRS master label is not assumed to establish a current university degree.

Programme faculty

Meet the published team

Portrait of Joan Oliveres

Joan Oliveres

Programme teacher

IMO Grupo Miranza Barcelona

Oculoplastic and periocular aesthetic surgeon whose official profile describes interests in eyelid tumours, the anophthalmic socket and cosmetic eyelid surgery.

Official hospital or university faculty biography ↗

Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026

Portrait of Miguel González-Candial

Miguel González-Candial

Programme teacher

IMO Grupo Miranza Barcelona

IMO identifies him as a specialist in oculoplastic, orbital and lacrimal surgery. His published professional training includes the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA.

Official hospital or university faculty biography ↗

Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026

Training structure

Published areas of exposure

  • Eyelid malpositions and reconstruction
  • Orbital disease and orbitofacial trauma
  • Lacrimal system surgery
  • Anophthalmic socket and prosthetic care
  • Periocular aesthetics and facial paralysis
  • Research methods, clinical guidelines and wet-lab practice

Eligibility

Who should verify their fit

Ophthalmologists with previous clinical experience; confirm licensing, language, selection and practical participation requirements.

Application

Published application route

Enquire through IMO teaching or international services to confirm admissions, selection, required documents and the conflicting fee figures.

A programme-specific document checklist is not published in the recorded evidence. Follow the official application instructions; do not assume a generic checklist is sufficient.

Programme leadership: Rebeca Rosés; Joan Oliveres; Maravillas Abia; Miguel González-Candial (teachers named by the host) · Leadership profile →

Contact note: international@imo.es; +34 934 000 700

Sources and verification

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Official IMO programme curriculum and January 2027 start ↗Official ESOPRS listing — older programme terminology ↗

Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 16 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.

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Before you apply

Resolve the details that affect your decision

The source review date is not confirmation of a vacancy. Request a current written offer or programme statement covering the next start, deadline and timezone, required documents, permitted role, registration, supervision, visa route and total financial terms. Unknown information is not evidence of ineligibility.

Use the application guides → · How programme evidence is assessed

Application planning

Before you apply

Check the host's current recruitment instructions for your intended intake. Programme selection, registration, clinical permissions and immigration are separate decisions.

2 details to clarify before applying
  • Recruitment: Is the intended intake recruiting, and what are the start date, deadline and official application route?
  • Application documents: Which documents, reference format and current forms are required for the intended intake?

Application checklist → · Follow the right enquiry route →

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Shared training interests do not imply equivalent eligibility or operative privileges.

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