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NAME OF THE INSTITUTE: Sankara Eye Hospital, Bengaluru (BLR)
- STIPEND: ₹40,000–₹55,000 (Varies by entrance year/category)
- DURATION: 24 Months
- HONEST REVIEW:
- Institutional Status: While the BLR branch remains a premier academic name with up-to-date diagnostic and surgical infrastructure (including VR simulators), there is a reported decline in the fellowship’s hands-on ROI.
- Attrition & Exposure: Recent feedback indicates a higher-than-average attrition rate among fellows, primarily due to “consultant saturation.” With a high number of permanent staff, the volume of primary surgical cases available for trainees has seen a noticeable reduction.
- Training Focus: The program excels in medical retina, diagnostics (FFA, OCT-A, USG), and academic research. It provides a strong foundation for those interested in institutional practice or academic ophthalmology.
- Logistics: Expect high-intensity duties, including peripheral center rotations and emergency on-calls that may involve multi-specialty management.
- PERSONAL OPINION: This branch is currently a “brand-first” choice. It is recommended for those who value the Sankara pedigree and academic depth over high-volume surgical “cutting” chances. If surgical numbers are your primary goal, the Coimbatore or Guntur branches are currently superior alternatives.
