Master of Refractive Surgery (MORS)

The Refractive Surgery Alliance Master of Refractive Surgery (MORS) program provides training across the business, theory, clinical, and practical dimensions of refractive surgery. The MORS program is specifically designed for practicing ophthalmologists who want to improve their refractive surgery knowledge and skills but who cannot leave their practice to undertake a traditional fellowship program.

Successful completion of the MORS program results in accreditation by the College of Refractive Surgery, which is administered by the Refractive Surgery Alliance.

 

DIMENSIONS

 

Refractive surgery is fundamentally different from most ophthalmic specialties in that the focus is on performance rather than on pathology. There are four “dimensions” in the MORS program that encompass the broad range of knowledge and skills that every refractive surgeon needs:

FOUNDATIONS (TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION)- 3 Courses:

Refractive surgery is rapidly evolving. Refractive surgeons must engage in innovation, which requires them to have keen insight into both diagnostics and therapeutic technologies. The Foundations dimension is provided in three modules, which are offered both online and/or in-person, and include pre-and post-assessment tests. The modules are:

MORS FOUNDATIONS 1 – Corneal Technologies and Lasers (offered once every 2-years)

      1. – Consists of one (1) of the following RSA courses:

      • ……PATIENT-CENTRIC SOLUTIONS with LASER VISION CORRECTION
      • ……TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTS for PRACTICE GROWTH
      • ……The Next Course is TBA.

MORS FOUNDATIONS 2 – Lenses, Optics, Materials & Diagnostics (offered once every 2-years)

      1. – Consists of One (1) of the following RSA courses:

      • ……LENSES, LASERS, and BIOMETRY
      • ……LENSES, OPTICS, MATERIALS and DIAGNOSTICS
      • ……The Next Course TBA.

MORS FOUNDATIONS 3 – Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Medical Advisory Boards (offered once every 2-years)

    1. – Consists of the following RSA course:

    • ……FAST TRACK TO INNOVATION
    • ……The Next Course TBA.

SOLUTIONS (CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE) 4 Courses:

Refractive surgery encompasses all corneal and all lens-based procedures, and high patient expectations for excellent visual outcomes require refractive surgeons to practice with extraordinary skill. The Solutions Dimension is delivered in four (4) programs, which may be offered both in-person and/or online, depending on travel restrictions.

MORS SOLUTIONS 1 – FOREFRONT REFRACTIVE SURGERY (Part 1) (offered annually)

MORS SOLUTIONS 1 – FOREFRONT THERAPEUTIC REFRACTIVE SURGERY (Part 2) (offered annually)

MORS SOLUTIONS 2 – REFRACTIVE LENS AND CATARACT SURGERY (offered once every 2-years)

    1. – Consists of one (1) of the following course:

    • ……REFRACTIVE LENS AND CATARACT SURGERY IMMERSIVE COURSE
    • ……The Next Course TBA

MORS SOLUTIONS 3 – ICL SURGERY (offered annually)

MORS SOLUTIONS 4 – CORNEAL ECTASIA & KERATOCONUS(offered annually)

    1. – Consists of one (1) of the following course:

    • ……FROM BAD to BEES – EVOLUTION OF ENHANCED ECTESIA RISK ASSESSMENT
    • ……Registration for the August 27, 2025 Course is Now Open – Register Here
    • …..Registered Participants Receive Exclusive, Limited-Time Offers on the BEES Software and the E²RA Course
    • …..and a Curated Library of the Most Relevant Peer-Reviewed Literature on BAD-D v4, TBIv2, and RTA.

BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP: 

Procedures are often not covered by insurance, which requires refractive surgeons to be versed in business as well as in clinical medicine. Practices are innately entrepreneurial so refractive surgeons must also be skilled as CEOs. Business and Leadership training are offered through the PHYSICIAN CEO® program, which is held at the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. This program spans four 5-day modules spaced 8 to 10 weeks apart, beginning in February and concluding in September. Due to the scheduled demolition and complete structural removal of the James L Allen Center (Home of Executive Education, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University) the PHYSICIAN CEO® program will resume programming upon the opening of the new building building, anticipated to be approximately January of 2028.

MORS BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP – PHYSICIAN CEO – 1 Course

    1. – Next class to be approximately January of 2028:

    • ……The James L Allen Center (Home of Executive Education, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University) will be demolished and replaced with new structure to be completed approximately January of 2028

IMPLEMENTATION:

The Implementation Dimension involves the development and/or demonstrated surgical skills, reporting outcomes of surgical results, demonstrated access to current technologies, and written and oral board examinations to complete the MORS program.

 

 

COMPLETION

 

Each participant in the MORS program is expected to complete all Dimensions within 3 years. While it may be possible to complete them in as short as 2 years, the program is designed to accommodate the challenging schedules of practicing surgeons.

 

 

PARTICIPATION

 

Participation in the MORS Program is open to Refractive Surgery Alliance Society (RSA) Members and Non-Members. Membership in the RSA is available to practicing ophthalmologists in good standing. Participants assemble their programs individually and receive Certificates of Completion as they complete each Dimension.

Please contact Mary1000@RefractiveAlliance.com for more information.