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NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
ASG Eye Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
(The flagship branch of the ASG group, a Pan-India corporate chain known for high-end technology and standardized surgical protocols.)
STIPEND & LOGISTICS
- Monthly Remuneration: ₹70,000
- Financial Policy: One of the highest-paying fellowships in the private sector. The cost of living in Jodhpur is moderate, making this a very financially lucrative option.
- Accommodation: Fellows typically need to arrange their own housing, though the HR department often assists with local leads near the hospital.
DURATION
24 Months (2 Years)
HONEST REVIEW
- Work Environment: Highly rated for its professional and supportive culture. The environment is described as “decent” and non-toxic, which is notable for a high-volume corporate setting.
- Surgical Hands-on (Phacoemulsification):
- Volume: Fellows are typically promised around 300 Phacos over the two-year tenure.
- Progress Report (2025): Outgoing fellows report completing approximately 253 Phacos by their finish date, demonstrating that the hospital largely delivers on its surgical promises.
- Surgical Hands-on (Refractive):
- LASIK: Excellent exposure. Fellows perform 50+ independent LASIK procedures.
- ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens): Rare hands-on opportunity. Reviewers report performing roughly 7–10 ICL eyes, which is significant for a fellowship level.
- General & Specialty Procedures:
- Ocular Surface: High volume of Pterygium surgeries (300+ reported).
- Cornea: Extensive hands-on for C3R (Corneal Collagen Cross-linking), with reports of 50+ cases.
- Medical Retina: Exposure to Intravitreal Injections, including specialty implants like Ozurdex.
- Minor OT: Fellows independently manage lid repairs, eviscerations, and YAG procedures (PI/Capsulotomy).
- Clinical Exposure: Being the headquarters of the ASG group, the Jodhpur branch sees a massive variety of complex referrals from across Rajasthan and neighboring states.
PERSONAL OPINION
ASG Jodhpur is a “Corporate Powerhouse” for Phaco-Refractive training. It is the ideal choice for an ophthalmologist who wants to balance high surgical volume with a high standard of living. Unlike “trust” hospitals that focus heavily on SICS, ASG puts you directly on the Phaco and LASIK platforms. If your goal is to transition into a high-end private or corporate practice, the exposure to ICL and advanced premium IOLs here is a major career catalyst.
