Medical retina Advanced course Fellowship will provide opportunities for

Mastering the skills of using slit lamp biomicroscopy which includes use of contact and noncontact fundus lenses.

Mastering the skills of using indirect ophthalmoscopy.

Diagnosis of various medical and surgical retina conditions under supervision of retina specialist.

Interpretation of fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA), Indocyanine green angiography (ICG), Optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCTA, ultrasonography (USG

Hands on experience in performing FFA, ICG, OCT, and USG

Visiting NICU with retina specialist to screen babies for retinopathy of prematurity.

Hands on experience in performing laser photocoagulation for various posterior segment diseases.

Hands on experience in delivering intravitreal injections for various posterior segment pathologies.

Familiarize with the art of prescribing low visual aids.

Taking part in research and Presentation in conferences

Familiarize with genetic screening and counselling

Surgical Vitreoretina Fellowship will provide oppurtunities for

Mastering the skills of using slit lamp biomicroscopy which includes use of contact and noncontact fundus lenses.

Mastering the skills of using indirect ophthalmoscopy

Diagnosis of various medical and surgical retina conditions under supervision of retina specialist.

Diagnosis of uveitis under supervision of uvea specialist.

Interpretation of fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA), Indocyanine green angiography(ICG), Optical coherence tomography(OCT), ultrasonography(USG) and electrodiagnostic modalities.

Hands on experience in performing FFA, ICG, OCT, OCTA, USG

Visiting NICU with retina specialist to screen babies for retinopathy of prematurity.

Hands on experience in performing laser photocoagulation for various posterior segment diseases.

Hands on experience in delivering intravitreal injections for various posterior segment pathologies.

Hands on experience in performing sclera buckling techniques under the supervision of vitreoretinal surgeons.

Hands on experience in performing Pars plana vitrectomies (20G,23G,25G) under the supervision of vitreoretinal surgeons.

Taking part in research activities and presentations in conferences.

Familiarize with the art of prescribing low visual aids.

Familiarize with genetic screening and counseling.

Didactics:

Sreenethra has extensive formal didactics including lectures and journal clubs. There is a weekly Grand Rounds on Saturdays afternoon in the Main Conference Hall. The fellow is expected to present cases during these.

Casualty Duty Coverage:

Each fellow is required to provide coverage in the Emergency Department by rotation and attend calls at affiliated institutions that we provide Ophthalmology Services too.

Teaching:

Fellows are an important educational resource for postgraduate students and interns. They interact directly with trainees and serve as  consultants , both independently and in collaboration with a faculty member , depending on the complexity of the case and the fellows expertise.

Research:

Fellows are expected to participate in the clinical research projects of the faculty of the Cornea and Anterior Segment Services. Fellows are encouraged to undertake and complete research projects for presentation and publication.

Conferences:

The hospital holds an annual conference where the fellows are encouraged to present a topic of interest of their level of expertise.

They also participate in the monthly programs of the Trivandrum Ophthalmic Club, conferences of the Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons and AIOS, where they can discuss interesting cases and present  their work.

Salary:

Competitive annual salary

Malpractice:

Fellows are required to join the Professional Protection Scheme of the IMA

Vacation:

12 days of annual leave