Long-Term Training for Ophthalmologists

Long Term Training for Ophthalmologists

Diplomate of the National Board (Recognized by NBE)

Target group

DNB candidates (Indian National only) should have passed MBBS and Part I Central Entrance Test – National Board Examinations.

Post DO DNB – Candidates (Indian Nationals only) should have completed Diploma in Ophthalmology.

No. of Positions: Primary/CET

2 primary DNB + 2 Post DO DNB

Duration

Primary DNB – 3 years

Post DO DNB – 2 years

Starting Date

 2008

Medium of Instruction

English

Faculty Co-ordinator

Dr. Santosh Kumar Mahapatra

Fellowship Programmes

Fellowship in Anterior Segment / Intraocular Lens Surgery / Medical & Surgical Retina (recognized by Central and State Government)

Duration

18 months

Eligibility Criteria

Postgraduates (MD/DNB qualified)

No. of Positions

1 per year

Medium of Instruction

English

Faculty Co-ordinator

Dr. Santosh Kumar Mahapatra

Started Year

1997

 Short term Fellowship in Glaucoma (Recognized by Govt. of India)

Duration

03 Months

Eligibility Criteria

Qualified Postgraduates (MS/MD/DNB)

Co-Ordinator

Dr. Madhusmita Behera

 Short term Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus (Recognized by Govt. of India)

Duration

02 Months

Eligibility Criteria

Qualified Postgraduates (MS/MD/DNB)

Co-Ordinator

Dr. Shweta Dhiman

 Long term Fellowship in Retina Vitreous      

Duration

18 Months

Eligibility Criteria

Qualified Postgraduates (MS/MD/DNB)

Co-Ordinator

Dr. Santosh Kumar Mahapatra

 Short Term Fellowship in Medical Retina 

Duration

3 Months

Eligibility Criteria

Qualified Postgraduates (MS/MD/DNB)

Co-Ordinator

Dr. Santosh Kumar Mahapatra

 Short Term Training in ROP 

Duration

3 Months

Eligibility Criteria

Qualified Postgraduates (MS/MD/DNB)

Co-Ordinator

Dr. Santosh Kumar Mahapatra

Clinical Observership Programme

Clinical Observership Program in Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma/ Paediatric Ophthalmology/ Retina/Cornea

Duration: 1 Month
Eligibility Criteria: During persuasion /after completion of  MD/ MS/DOMS/D.N.B. in ophthalmology

Co-ordinator: Dr. Santosh Kumar Mahapatra







Short Term Training for Ophthalmologists

Lasers in Diabetic Retinopathy

Duration

2 Months

Eligibility Criteria

Ophthalmologists & Postgraduates

Co-Ordinator

Dr. Santosh Kumar Mahapatra
 

 Management of Retinopathy of Prematurity and Paediatric Retinal Disorders (Recognized by Govt. of Odisha and IMMS)

Duration

  1 Month

Eligibility Criteria

  Any ophthalmologist who has special interest in management of ROP and Paediatric           Retinal Disorders.

Co-Ordinator

  Dr. Santosh Kumar Mahapatra

 Phacoemulsification (Recognized by Govt of Odisha and India)

Duration

                                   1 Months

Eligibility Criteria

                                   MS or DOMS in Ophthalmology and should have undergone SICS / Fluent in SICS

Co-Ordinator

                                   Dr. Santosh Kumar Mahapatra
 

 Small Incision Cataract Surgery (Recognized by Govt of Odisha and India)

Duration

1 Months

Eligibility Criteria

MS or DOMS in Ophthalmology and should have undergone ECCE training / Fluent in ECCE

Co-Ordinator

Dr. Santosh Kumar Mahapatra

 Course Objective

This course was started in March 2005 to train Ophthalmologists in manual SICS. For ophthalmic surgeons all over the world, manual SICS provides the ideal stepping stone to mastering phacoemulsification. The objective of this course is to convert an ECCE surgeon to perform SICS with the help of a well structured training program. Till date JPM had trained more than two hundred ophthalmologist in SICS.

Highlights of the course:

  • JPM offers a state of the art wet lab facility which provides SICS training on cadaver eyes. Candidate will have training on cadaver eyes and Goat eyes at the wet lab prior to performing real time surgery.
  • Surgeries supervised by senior instructors till the surgeon gains confidence to perform independent surgeries.
  • Structured classes on various topics related to SICS with the help of videos.
  • Access to various standard and recent books and videos in the library.
  • Postoperative review of cases by senior consultants.
  • Maintenance of case records for future personal use.
  • Participation in Journal club/grand rounds/guest lectures. Broad Schedule
  • 1st week: Observing SICS and performing ECCE cases for 2 days.
  • 2nd week: SICS step surgery under the supervision.
  • 3rd &4th week: Perform surgeries independently.
  • In the afternoon session, trainees can get practice in wet lab on human donor/animal eye/simulator

 Programme Details

  • Eligibility Criteria: Qualified practicing Ophthalmologist with MS /DO degree from recognized university with very good experience in ECCE/ IOL surgery
  • No. of Positions: 2 Nos.
  • Duration: 1 month
  • Starting Date: 1st of every month
  • Course Fee: Rs. 60000
  • Accommodation will be provided for the selected candidates based on their request.
  • Mode of Payment The intimation will be sent to the selected candidates by email / post. The payment should be made either in the form of demand drafts, drawn in favour of “JPM Rotary Eye Hospital & Research Institute” payable at “Cuttack” or through online. International candidates can pay the course fee through wire transfer. Once paid, fee is non-refundable for any reasons.
  • Admission / How to apply : Applicants are requested to download the application forms from our website www.jpmrotary.org and send the completed form and the ophthalmology certificate to Course Coordinator by email.
  • If you have difficulty in downloading the form, you can contact the course coordinator to get the forms by email (See contact info)
  • Status of the application form will be intimated two – three weeks after the receipt of the application form.

 For International Candidates (MCI Process)

  • It is mandatory for all the international candidates to get a temporary registration certificate from the Medical Council of India.
  • This process will take minimum three months to complete and this process will be done through the organization only.
  • Hence the international candidates will get slots only after three months of the application submission

For more information / Enquiries contact at:

Mrs. Beena Parija

Course Coordinator
JPM Rotary Eye Hospital & Research Institute, Cuttack
Phone : (91671) 2364485; Fax : (91671) 2364741
E-mail : jpm@jpmrotary.org
Website : www.jpmrotary.org

 

Short Term Training in Phacoemusification

JPM Rotary Eye Hospital offered a short term training programme in phacoemulsification for practicing ophthalmologists. The aim is to train candidates in phacoemulsification surgery as well as in the maintenance of phaco machines.

 

 Highlights of the course

  • A state of the art wetlab facility which provides phacoemulsification training on animal eyes. Candidates will have exposure to the phaco machine at the centre prior to performing real time surgery.
  • Access to various standard and high end phaco machines and foldable IOLs Structured classes on the maintenance and servicing of phacoemulsification machines and their accessories.
  • Surgeries supervised by senior instructors until surgeon gains confidence to perform independent surgeries
  • Postoperative review of cases by senior consultants.
  • Various video assisted lectures including Phaco Dynamics, Phaco Techniques, Newer Phaco Technologies,
  • Phaco in Challenging Cases, Newer IOLs etc
  • Maintenance of case records for future personal use
  • Updated library and video bank

 Course Schedule

  • 1st week: Observing Phaco and performing SICS
  • 2nd week: Phacoemulsification Step surgery under supervision
  • 3rd & 4th week: Independent surgery and instructions on phaco machine maintenance by faculty from
  • Qualified practicing Ophthalmologist with MS /DO degree from recognized university with very good experience in manual SICS surgery
  • No. of Positions: 2 Nos.
  • Duration: 1 Month
  • Starting Date: 1st of every month
  • No. of cases: Manual SICS-2, Phacoemulsification: 20
  • Course Fee Rs. 80,000 (For Indian)
  • US $ 1500 (For overseas candidates)
  • Accommodation will be provided for the selected candidates based on their request.
  • Mode of Payment The intimation will be sent to the selected candidates by email. The payment should be made either in the form of demand drafts, drawn in favour of “JPM Club of Cuttack Rotary Eye Hospital & Research Institute” payable at “Cuttack” or through online. International candidates can pay the course fee through wire transfer. Once paid, fee is non-refundable for any reasons
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  • Admission / How to apply
    • Applicants are requested to download the application forms from our website: www.jpmrotary.org and send the completed form to Course Coordinator by email.
    • If you have difficulty in downloading the form you can contact the course coordinator to get the forms by email. (See contact info)
    • Status of the application form will be intimated two-three weeks after the receipt of the application form.)
  • For International Candidates ( MCI Process)
  • It is mandatory for all the international candidates to get a temporary registration certificate from the Medical Council of India.
  • This process will take minimum three months to complete and this process will be done through the organization only.
  • Hence the international candidates will get slots only after three months of the application submission.

 For more information / Enquiries contact at:
Mrs. Beena Parija , Course Coordinator
JPM Rotary Eye Hospital & Research Institute, Cuttack
Phone : (91671) 2364485; Fax : (91671) 2364741
E-mail : jpm@jpmrotary.org
Website : www.jpmrotary.org

Paramedical Ophthalmic Training

Diploma in Ophthalmic Technique

–      Accredited with Foundation of Ophthalmic and Optometry Research Education Center (FOOREC) and recognized by Govt. of India, Dept of Health and Family Welfare (New Delhi).

–      3 years course including one year internship

–      Eligibility: +2 Science

–      Academic Session started from 2016

–      10 Candidates per year

 

Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant

–      3 years course including one year internship

–      Eligibility: +2 (Any Stream)

–      Academic Session started from 1997

–      10 Candidates per year   

Apply with your detailed CV to jpm@jpmrotary.org