Medical Retina
3 Months
Overview
This fellowship program provides extensive clinical, surgical and academic exposure to management of vitreo - retinal disorders. Nethradhama has trained, refined and molded multiple students into skilled and ethical ophthalmologists as they step into bright & promising careers.
Eligibility
Post MS/MD/DNB ophthalmology or any equivalent degree recognized by MCI
Seats
2 seats every 3 months
Duration
3 months
Course fee & Stipend
As per the Hospital Guidelines
Program Overview
Teaching Program
Regular Seminars
- Regular weekly seminar presentations by fellows , moderated by consultants of the department.
- Regular journal clubs discussing the latest developments in opthomology
- Weekly case presentations conducted in an exam oriented manner
OPD & Procedures
- Extensive training in investigative procedures such as Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, OCT, Fundus photography, FFA, OCTA, B-Scan, ICGA, ERG, VEP etc
Surgical Training
Retina Wet Labs
- We have a fully functional wet lab with microscopes, instruments and Model eyes, etc.
- It is available 24x7 for improving the student’s surgical skills.
Retinal Lasers
- Fellows are trained in various retinal laser techniques such as Pan Retinal Photocoagulation, Barrage Laser, Focal Laser, Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, etc.
Intravitreal injections
- An in-depth insight into the latest advancements in anti-VEGF, Steroid injections and implants, along with surgical training under supervision is provided by experienced surgeons in the field
How To Apply
Please send the applications at education@dev.nethradhama.org along with your Curricular Vittae and scanned copies of your education qualifications
Postings
Hospital Postings
Rotational posting in the retina department. Students are also trained to manage emergency cases under the guidance.
Charitable Hospital PostingsÂ
Retina fellows students are posted once a week to Charitable Hospital for performing surgeries and handling independent OPD.Â
Night Duties
Fellows are posted for evening and night duties twice a week and are trained to manage emergency cases under expert guidance. Accomodation is provided for the duty doctors
Infrastructure
Library For Students
The library facilities are available 24x7 containing all the latest books/journals.
Cutting Edge Equipment
All fellows have access to the latest diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and get hands on experience.
Electronic Medical Records
We have a paperless system where all patient records are entered digitally with minimal clerical work
Laboratory
The in-house microbiology lab gives students a chance to understand the preparation of slides/culture media and diagnose infections.
Canteen
Healthy and homelike meals are available inhouse canteen.
Accomodation
- Inhouse Accommodation
- Clean & Hygenic Rooms are provided in the hospital premises for doctors on night duty
- External Accommodation
- Well Furnished rental apartments are provided at subsidized price for the benefit of students
- Separate accommodation for men and women
- Good connectivity with metro
