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Academics : Training and Fellowships for Post Graduates

Retina Foundation conducts 3 months and 2 year fellowship programmes in Vitreo Retinal Surgery. Over 180 vitreo retinal fellows have been trained since 1976 from India and abroad.

Please mail/email your applications with your biodata, photograph and references to us at idrnagpal@gmail.com and we shall get back to you with further details.

Vitreo Retinal Fellowship

Duration	2 years
Session Commences	January, April. July, October
Places Available	One per session
Eligibility	MS/MD/DNB (Ophthalmology)
Selection	Through interview /observership
Application Procedure	Applications must be accompanied by Curriculum Vitae

Fellow, National Board Of Examination (FNB) Retina and Vitreous

Duration	2 years
Eligibility	Candidates with DNB/MD/MS qualification in the ophthalmology are eligible ,with preference to DNB candidates.
Selection	Selection is based on an entrance test conducted by the National Board Of Examinations around May-June every year. (for latest details on application and exam dates please refer to DNB website www.natboard.nic.in)

IFOS/ICO International Fellowship (ONLY For Outside India/International Candidates)

Duration	3 months
Eligibility & Selection	Please refer to ICO/IFOS Fellowship Policies and Procedures for further details at http://www.icoph.org/fellow/policies.html
ICO Directory Listing	Retina Foundation -Details - click here

Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery

Duration	Clinical and Research Fellowship- 6 months Clinical Fellowship/Observership - 3 months
Eligibility & Selection	Candidates with DNB/MD/MS qualification in the ophthalmology are eligible .(International Candidates can also apply )
Selection	Through interview / observership
ICO directory listing	Retina Foundation -Details - click here

Lamellar Corneal Surgery Course

Duration	5 days ( Limited to 6 sessions in a year )
Eligibility & Selection	Ophthalmologists / Corneal Surgeons keen on learning Lamellar Keratoplasty, Descemet's Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty, Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty , Big Bubble Keratoplasty ,Corneal Collagen CrossLinking .
Course Content	Candidates are provided with a step by step approach to the surgical proceduresincluding exposure to a variety of instruments used in surgery. Candidates also get to review unedited tapes of prior surgeries to understand various steps, and management of intraoperative complications. Candidates also review in OPD post operative patients of lamellar corneal surgery at various stages of follow up. Wet lab training is provided both on animal eyes and donor corneo-scleral rims mounted on artificial anterior chamber while being first assistant in live surgery performed by Dr Ashish Nagpal helps them understand the arrangement in the operation theatre and how to train the assisting nurse. Selection: 1 to 2 candidates at a time to provide a one on one interaction and better learning.
Selection	1 to 2 candidates at a time to provide a one on one interaction and better learning.
Application Procedure	Applications can be sent to Dr Ashish Nagpal at idrnagpal@gmail.com / ashish@drnagpal.com accompanied by updated Curriculum Vitae and Photo.

Corneal Collagen CrossLinking Course

Duration	3 days
Eligibility	Ophthalmologists keen on learning Corneal Collagen CrossLinking for Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia.
Course Content	Candidates are provided with a step by step approach to the management of keratoconus with Corneal Collagen CrossLinking with Riboflavin Candidates also review in OPD post operative patients of keratoconus at various stages of follow up. Wet lab training is provided both on animal eyes and donor corneo-scleral rims.
Selection	1 to 2 candidates at a time to provide a one on one interaction and better learning.
Application Procedure	Applications can be sent to Dr Ashish Nagpal at idrnagpal@gmail.com / ashish@drnagpal.com accompanied by updated Curriculum Vitae and Photo.

Fellowship Program for Optometrists

Duration	Clinical and Research Fellowship- 6 months / 1 year
Eligibility	Candidates with preferably Degree in Optometry (Candidates with Diploma in Optometry are also eligible depending on their experience )
Course Content	Through interview /observership only
Selection	1 to 2 candidates at a time to provide a one on one interaction and better learning.
Application Procedure	Applications can be sent to Dr Ashish Nagpal at idrnagpal@gmail.com accompanied by updated Curriculum Vitae and Photo.

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