Clinical Training

First Year – Comprehensive Ophthalmology Rotations:

Fellows undergo a broad-based rotation across emergency services, cornea, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, uvea, and retina clinics.

• Community Ophthalmology Posting (3 months): Intensive cataract surgery training including extracapsular cataract extraction, small incision cataract surgery, and phacoemulsification.
• Additional exposure to ocular trauma management during on-call duties.

Second Year – Neuro-Ophthalmology Specialization:

Dedicated rotations in Neuro-Ophthalmology, managing complex referral cases from across the country.

• One-on-one postings with senior neuro-ophthalmologists.
• Cross-disciplinary exposure to neurology, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology through collaborative teaching by senior faculty from affiliated reputed institutions.

Final 3 Months – Senior Residency:

Fellows function as independent clinicians, running outpatient clinics under the supervision of an on-site faculty preceptor.

• Direct patient care, follow-up, and case reviews are emphasized to ensure readiness for independent practice as a comprehensive and confident neuro-ophthalmologist.

Research Training: Academic Activities

• Structured lecture series, grand rounds, journal clubs, and fortnightly departmental case discussions.
• Fellows actively present and moderate academic sessions under faculty supervision.

Research Opportunities

• Involvement in in-house research projects and training in scientific writing, including preparation of papers and case reports.
• Guidance in study design, data analysis, and publication.
• Opportunities to present at national and international conferences, with institutional sponsorship for accepted research papers or posters.