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Published on: August 4, 2025
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Updated: February 6
Fellowship Overview
NAME OF THE HOSPITAL: Drishti Netralaya, Dibrugarh
STATE: Assam
STIPEND: ₹40,000/month
DURATION: 1 year (as per reviewer experience)
Honest Review of the Fellowship
This is a purely cataract-focused fellowship with emphasis on high surgical volume rather than subspecialty exposure.
The OPD load is relatively less, and the institute takes only 2–3 fellows per year.
Selection Process: Interview
Eligibility: Minimum ~750 SICS cases required prior to joining
Training Experience
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Training starts with SICS and gradually progresses to phaco
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Very high surgical numbers
Approximate surgical exposure:
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2000+ SICS
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~500 phaco cases
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Exposure to all types of cataract cases
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Topical phaco experience is provided
Limitations:
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No refractive surgery training
Overall, this is an excellent place for those looking to significantly increase their cataract surgical numbers.
Work Culture & Duties
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Sunday duties on rotation
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Night duties on rotation
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No camp duties
Personal Opinion
This fellowship is ideal for candidates who want high-volume cataract surgery exposure and are focused on improving their SICS and phaco skills.
However, it is not suitable for those looking for exposure to refractive surgery or a diverse subspecialty experience.
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