The AUPO FCC, a Limited Liability Corporation, is a non-profit professional medical organization committed to the establishment of ophthalmology training standards in fellowship programs.
We offer a voluntary compliance system focused on uniform educational standards, protection of the public, protection of institutions, protection of trainees, accountability and enforcement. The compliance process is voluntary and financed by participating fellowship programs, subspecialty societies and the AUPO. All subspecialties in ophthalmology are encouraged to participate in the AUPO FCC.
Applications for Fellowships wishing to apply for AUPO FCC compliant status will be available starting late September and are due by May 1 for fellows starting in July. Annual program fees are $375.00 for up to 2 fellows and $75.00 per additional fellowship position. It is recommended to review the program requirements and the application question before submitting an application. Once an application is submitted online, the approval process typically takes between 4-6 weeks.
To access information about your subspecialty, please visit our Subspecialties page. Here you can find information about applying to the AUPO FCC, completing triennial or quadrennial reviews, submitting required fellow and exit surveys.
Program Applications
Cornea
New Cornea program applications are now open until May 1, 2024, at which time applications must be completed in full to be eligible for compliance review.
New Program Application - External Disease Only
New Program Application - External Disease and Refractive Surgery
Glaucoma
New Glaucoma program applications are now open until May 1, 2024, at which time applications must be completed in full to be eligible for compliance review.
Medical Retina
New Medical Retina program applications are now open until May 1, 2024, at which time applications must be completed in full to be eligible for compliance review.
Neuro-Ophthalmology
New Neuro-Ophthalmology program applications are now open until May 1, 2024, at which time applications must be completed in full to be eligible for compliance review.
Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
Applications for new Oculofacial Plastic Surgery (OPS) programs are open between September 15 and May 1 each year.
Applicants should apply with full knowledge of the AUPO FCC Fellowship Program Requirements for OPS and Surgical Quotas. Please do not apply if these requirements cannot be met.
Oncology and Pathology
New Oncology and Pathology program applications are now open until May 1, 2024, at which time applications must be completed in full to be eligible for compliance review.
New Program Application - Oncology and Pathology Combined
New Program Application - Pathology Only
New Program Application - Oncology Only
Pediatric Ophthalmology
New Pediatric Ophthalmology program applications are now open until May 1, 2024, at which time applications must be completed in full to be eligible for compliance review.
Surgical Retina and Vitreous
New Surgical Retina and Vitreous program applications are now open until May 1, 2024, at which time applications must be completed in full to be eligible for compliance review.
Uveitis
New Uveitis program applications are now open until May 1, 2024, at which time applications must be completed in full to be eligible for compliance review.