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Duration – 1.5 years
Intake – 3–4 fellows every 6 months
Selection – Exam followed by interview
Stipend – ₹40,000/month
(₹80,000 deducted as a caution deposit, refunded at the end of the fellowship)
Training Structure & Clinical Exposure
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First 6 months: General Ophthalmology for all fellows.
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IOL fellows continue in General Ophthalmology for the rest of the fellowship.
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Fellows evaluate patients in OPD and refer cases to specialty departments; independent case management is not permitted.
Surgical Training
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SICS training starts from the 3rd month in General Ophthalmology.
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OT exposure is limited in the first 6 months but improves thereafter.
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Good exposure to advanced cataract cases and complication management (e.g., anterior vitrectomy, iris claw IOL).
Phaco Training
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Begins only in the last 6 months.
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Approximately 1 phaco case per week (~30 cases total).
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No advanced phaco cases provided.
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No topical phaco experience.
Work Environment
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Working hours: 9 AM – 6 PM (may extend beyond 6 PM).
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Department is somewhat hectic.
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No peripheral postings.
Duties
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No night duties in the first 6 months.
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After 6 months: ~1 night duty/month.
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Sunday duty: ~1 per month.
Overall Outcome
You graduate as a competent SICS surgeon with good exposure to complication management. However, phaco experience is limited and may require additional hands-on training after the fellowship. Some fellows opt for paid short-term phaco training at the same institute to improve their skills.
