DNB Ophthalmology
Programme Goal
- The purpose of this program is to standardize Ophthalmology teaching at Post Graduate level so that it will achieve uniformity in postgraduate teaching, and create competent ophthalmic surgeons with appropriate expertise.
- Adequate current knowledge of the subject with sufficient diagnostic and surgical skills.
- Good knowledge of blindness control program to help eradicate blindness from our country.
Programme Objectives
Offer to the community the current quality of ‘standard of care’ in ophthalmic diagnosis as well as therapeutics (medical or surgical) in most of the common and easily managed situations at the all levels of health services.
Periodically self-assess his or her performance, keep abreast with ongoing advances in the field, and apply the same in his/her practice.
Apply research and epidemiological methods during his/her practice. The candidate shall be able to present or publish work done by him/her.
Contribute as an individual / group towards the fulfilment of national objectives with regard to prevention of blindness.
Effectively communicate with patients and relatives so as to educate them sufficiently and give them the full benefit of informed consent for treatment, and ensure compliance.
Eligibility Criteria for Admissions to the Programme
(A) DNB Ophthalmology Course:
1. Any medical graduate with MBBS qualification, who has qualified the Entrance Examination conducted by NBE and fulfil the eligibility criteria for admission to DNB Broad Specialty courses at various NBE accredited Medical Colleges/ institutions/Hospitals in India is eligible to participate in the Centralized counselling for allocation of DNB Ophthalmology seats purely on merit cum choice basis.
(B) DNB (Post diploma) Ophthalmology Course:
1. Any medical graduate with MBBS qualification who has successfully completed DOMS (and fulfil the eligibility criteria for admission to DNB (Post Diploma) Broad Specialty courses at various NBE accredited Medical Colleges/ institutions/Hospitals in India is eligible to participate in the Centralized counselling for allocation of DNB (Post Diploma) Ophthalmology seats purely on merit cum choice basis.
2. Admission to 2 years post diploma DNB Ophthalmology course is only through PDCET Centralized Merit Based Counselling conducted by National Board of Examination as per prescribed guidelines.
Duration of Course:
- For Primary candidates: 3 years
- For Secondary Candidates: 2 years
Every candidate admitted to the training programme shall pursue a regular course of study (on whole time basis) in the concerned recognized institution. Under the guidance of recognized post graduate teacher for assigned period of course.
