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Published on: January 27
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Updated: February 4
Fellowship Overview
NAME OF THE HOSPITAL: Sri Sankara Deva Netralaya (SSDN), Guwahati
STATE: Assam
STIPEND: ₹40,000/month (No caution deposit)
DURATION: 2 Years
Accommodation: Provided outside campus (₹5,000/month)
Honest Review of the Fellowship
This is a comprehensive ophthalmology fellowship with rotational exposure across multiple subspecialties over 2 years.
Intake: 1–2 fellows per year
Selection Process: Interview (online / walk-in)
Fellows are rotated every 2–3 months across different specialties. During each posting, you attend OPD and OT, and may get surgical steps or cases depending on the department and your performance.
Training Experience
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Initial 1 month: Dry lab + Wet lab training
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From 2nd month: SICS training begins
Surgical Exposure:
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OT twice a week
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Initially 1 case per OT → gradually increases with confidence
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OT shared with PG residents
Phaco Training:
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Starts once you are proficient in SICS
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May begin within 1st year if performance is good
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Otherwise, may start in last 6 months
Additional Points:
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Exposure to advanced cataract cases
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No structured training in complication management (consultants usually take over complications)
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No topical phaco experience
Other Specialties:
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Exposure varies depending on department postings
Work Culture & Duties
Academics:
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Daily classes at 8 AM (30 min)
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Wednesday & Saturday: 7:30 AM (1 hour sessions)
Working Hours:
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OPD: 9 AM – 5 PM
Duties:
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Night duty: ~1/month
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Sunday duty: ~1/month
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Camp duties: 1–2/month
Department: Slightly hectic but non-toxic; consultants are approachable
Personal Opinion
This fellowship is suitable for those looking for broad-based ophthalmology exposure across multiple subspecialties with gradual surgical training.
However, surgical independence and complication management training may be limited. Phaco training depends heavily on individual performance and may be delayed for beginners.
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