Organization : Sankara Nethralaya
Scholarship Name : Advanced Cataract Community Fellowship Programme
Location : Chennai
Website : http://www.sankaranethralaya.org/advanced-cataract-community-fellowship-programme.html
Advanced Cataract Community Fellowship Programme:
Interview will be at Medical Research Foundation, No 18 College Road, Chennai 600006.
Venue for Training:
159, Rama Building, Greams Road, Chennai 600006
Faculty:
There is a team of 54 Cataract Surgeons, headed by Dr. Prema Padmanabhan.
Programme Details:
Comprehensive Microsurgical Cataract Training Program.
Objective:
To enhance candidates’ skill in Advanced Cataract Microsurgical Techniques
Duration: 2 Months
No. of Candidates:
Every 2 months, upto 10 candidates can be selected to undergo training in this programme.
Outline: Wet lab training on animal eyes.
Enhanced training in virtual reality model.
Supervised surgical hands- on training in SICS (Blumenthal technique) and Phacoemulsification.
Observing the senior surgeons perform surgeries.
Interactive lectures by Surgeons.
Augmentation of OPD skills e.g., Gonioscopy and Indirect Ophthalmoscopy.
Accommodation:
Residential accommodation will be provided at nominal cost to those who are selected, subject to availability. While allotting accommodation preference will be given to out station candidates.
During the 2-months period candidates are not allowed to take any leave/exams.
Stipend:
Candidates admitted to the course shall be eligible for a stipend of Rs.5200.00 p.m.
Selection is purely on merit:
The applicants undergo a multiple choice question test related to Cataract surgery and ophthalmic basics. Our senior faculty shall then interview short listed candidates. Usually results are announced the same evening.
Educational Qualification:
Ophthalmology PG Degree in MD, MS, DNB or DO recognized by the Medical Council of India, New Delhi
Candidates employed elsewhere should produce a No Objection Certificate from the employer at the time of interview and have the relevant certificates in the original.
Address for Communication (for all programs)
The Academic Officer
C U Shah Ophthalmic Postgraduate Training Centre
Medical Research Foundation
No.18 College Road
Chennai 600 006
Phone : 044-42271835
Email: academic@snmail.org