ICO Examinations

Each year the ICO offers examinations throughout the world to help ophthalmologists evaluate their knowledge in the basic science and clinical sciences related to ophthalmology. Since their inception, more than 15,500 candidates have taken the ICO Examinations.

The ICO Examinations are the only worldwide medical specialty examinations. They are independent and free of any outside influence and can be taken in the candidate's own country. The questions are prepared by an international group of examiners and set at the same standard as the highest board and qualifying examinations anywhere.

The International Basic Science and International Clinical Sciences Examinations take place once each year in April.

The new Advanced Examination for Ophthalmologists takes place once each year in October.

Please visit www.icoexams.org for more information, important dates, and application details.

News

Dr. Moh'd Mah'd Moh'd Abu Dab'at wins Peter Watson Award for Outstanding ICO Examination Performance

Dr. Moh'd Mah'd Moh'd Abu Dab'at of Jordan is the first recipient of the Peter Watson Award, which carries with it a special certificate and the right… More »

April 30, 2010
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New Advanced Ophthalmology Examination

Starting in October 2010, the ICO will offer a new annual Advanced Examination for ophthalmologists who have passed all parts of the ICO Standard… More »