Share This Article
Published on: January 27
Read Time: 1 min
Updated: February 4
Fellowship Overview
COURSE TYPE: Short-term SICS & Phaco Training
INSTITUTE: Sri Sankara Deva Netralaya (SSDN), Guwahati
STATE: Assam
DURATION: 1 Month
Honest Review of the Training
This is a short-term, high-yield cataract training program focused on improving surgical skills in both SICS and phaco.
Case Allocation:
-
~20 SICS cases
-
~20 phaco cases
Training Structure
-
First week: Dry lab + Wet lab training
-
Once cleared by trainer → posted in OT
Daily Schedule:
-
Morning classes at 7:30–8 AM
-
OT observation initially
-
Surgical turn usually in afternoon session
Surgical Exposure:
-
Typically 1 case per OT
-
Additional cases may be given based on performance
After completing your case, you are expected to:
-
Go to OPD
-
Select case for next day
-
Perform pre-op workup
Work Pattern
-
Cases available Monday to Saturday
-
Sundays off
Fees
-
SICS training: ~₹25,000
-
Phaco training: ~₹40,000
(May vary; confirm with hospital)
Note:
If selected through the ORBIS program, the training may be free.
Additional Points
-
No minimum SICS requirement for joining phaco training
-
Can directly proceed to phaco training after SICS course
Personal Opinion
This is a good short-term program for improving surgical confidence and gaining hands-on cataract experience in a short duration.
However, case numbers are limited, so this is best suited as a skill-enhancement course rather than comprehensive training.
Note
Kindly share your honest feedback on the ophthalmology fellowship to help others make an informed choice. Your response will remain anonymous.
