DNB/PG/FELLOWSHIP COURSES
- Fellowship Programme (Short Term)
- Fellowship Programme (Long Term)
Laser and Retina Diagnostics – 3 months
Glaucoma – 3 months
Medical Retina- 12 months
Vitreo – Retinal Surgery – 24 months
Advanced Cataract and Refractive Surgery – 18 months
Comprehensive Ophthalmology – 18 months
Paediatric Ophthalmology - 18 months
Glaucoma – 18 months
Qualification: MS/DNB Ophthalmology
- Fellowship of National Board of Examination (FNB)
- Diplomate of National Board (DNB)
Vitreo Retinal Surgery
Selection through Fellowship Entrance Test(FET) & Counseling Conducted by NBEMS
Post MBBS- 3 years
Post Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO) – 2 years
Accredited to National Board Examination.
Selection through NEET exam
OPTOMETRY COURSES
- Clinical Internship in Optometry
Goals and Responsibilities:
The Clinical Internship program will be a twelve months program, and the minimum amount of time to be devoted to clinical work will be 6 days per week. This clinical work will consist primarily of clinical posting with optometrists / ophthalmologists and independent patient care.
Objective :
i. To understand the basic and advanced principles of Clinical Optometry
ii. To do a thorough comprehensive eye examination
iii. To be familiar with basic and advanced diagnostic procedures in Optometry
iv. To be a competent Optometry Professional with exposure to multi-lingual, multicultural clinical environment and ability to handle different types of patients
v. To make appropriate referrals.
Eligibility:
Candidate should have completed third year of optometry training (without any backlog/s) from a recognized optometry school/college/institute. All candidates must undergo an Online basic written exam and personal interview /clinical skills assessment which include objective refraction, subjective refraction and assessment of ocular health.
Location:
The training would be provided mainly in Trivandrum, Kollam, Kottayam, Thiruvalla, Palarivattom Branches.
Duration : One Year
Intake time : August Month
No. of seats : 50 seats per year
- Fellowship Programme in Optometry
❖ Fellowship in Clinical Optometry
❖ Fellowship in Contact Lens
❖ Fellowship in Pediatric Optometry/Binocular Vision/Vision Therapy
❖ Fellowship in Low Vision Care & Rehabilitation
❖ Fellowship in Biometry & Retinal Imaging
❖ Fellowship in Dispensing Optics
❖ Fellowship in Electrophysiology
Objective: This unique programme is to provide advanced clinical training, specialized knowledge and hands-on experience in specific areas of optometry.
Eligibility:
-Candidates must have completed (BSc Optometry) 4 year degree programme from recognized university and with minimum one year of clinical experience.
-DOA with minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
Selection Process: Physical OSCE written test and personal interview
Duration: 6 Months
Frequency: Twice a year (March and September)
Requirement: Candidates should bring along one’s own retinoscope and two aprons (white coat)
Training Methodology:
❖ Lectures
❖ Observation
❖ Hands-On Training
❖ Case Presentation/Seminars
❖ OT Exposure
❖ Medium of instruction in English
Location:
❖ The training would be provided mainly in Trivandrum Branch.