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NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
Shroff Eye Centre, New Delhi
(Note: Clinical rotations primarily across South Delhi centers, including Kailash Colony and Connaught Place.)
STIPEND
- Gross Amount: ₹70,000 per month
- Net Take-home: Approximately ₹62,000 (post-TDS deductions).
- Financial Policy: No admission fees, no security deposits, and no mandatory service bond.
DURATION
18 Months (1.5 Years)
HONEST REVIEW
- Mentorship & Pedigree: Training is conducted under the esteemed guidance of Dr. Ramanjit Sihota. The program is noted for its high-caliber academic environment, where fellows benefit from the deep clinical insights and pedagogical expertise of a renowned authority in Glaucoma.
- Clinical Exposure: Offers a robust OPD experience with a diverse patient demographic. Fellows attend specialized charity clinics twice weekly, providing exposure to advanced and varied Glaucoma pathologies that complement the private patient load.
- Surgical Hands-on: Operative frequency is typically once per week. The surgical load is described as moderate (“okay”), encompassing both pure Glaucoma procedures (Trabeculectomies) and combined surgeries (Phaco-Trabs), along with general cataract cases.
- Academic Rigor: Includes mandatory monthly theory classes. Fellows are required to undergo formal internal assessments, including mid-term and exit examinations consisting of theory and practical viva-voce.
- Work-Life Balance: Operating hours typically span from 8:00/9:00 AM to 5:00/7:00 PM, contingent on patient volume. A significant advantage of this program is the absence of mandatory night duties.
- Institutional Brand: The fellowship provides significant “CV equity.” Graduating from the Shroff system is highly regarded in the professional market, facilitating easier placement as a Glaucoma Consultant in top-tier eye hospitals.
PERSONAL OPINION
This is a “Thinking Surgeon’s” fellowship. While the raw surgical volume may not be as high as in some government or charitable-only centers, the quality of clinical reasoning and the prestige of the Shroff/Sihota mentorship are unparalleled. It is the perfect choice for a candidate who values diagnostic precision, academic standing, and a professional work environment over sheer operative numbers.
