What will you learn?
- The candidates will learn diagnostic techniques to identify vision impairment of neurologic aetiology as well as appropriate case management in a clinical setting.
The course is open to all ophthalmologists and postgraduates.
Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai
Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore
Aravind Eye Hospital, Tirunelveli
Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry
Dr. A. Balraj, DNB
- The candidates should have completed MS/DNB
- Candidates from other developing countries are also eligible.
- The candidates should apply in the prescribed application form and will be admitted after scrutinizing their credentials and certificates.
- The three months training programme aims to enhance the clinical skills in diagnosing and treating cases of Neuro-ophthalmology.
- Emphasis will be placed upon efficient case workup, competent use of the hospital’s diagnostic capabilities, and accurate interpretation of test findings.
General Information
Training Facilities:
All Aravind Training Centres (Madurai, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore, Chennai, Theni, Salem & Pondicherry) are well equipped with wet labs, a teleophthalmology network, classrooms and teaching facility, an audio-visual facility, and a library and resource centre. The institution provides various online resources accessible to both national and international trainees.
Where to stay?
Accommodation and Food:
Inspiration – Aravind International Trainee’s hostel is a comfortable and quiet place located close to the LAICO and Aravind Eye Hospital campus. Visit the website for more details.
Accommodation facilities with catering services are available within the campus at all Aravind centres. Types of facilities differ with each centre. Please contact the training coordinator for more information.
How to pay?
Course fee covers tuition fee and teaching materials. National candidates can pay online on receipt of the invoice along with the confirmation/appointment letter. International candidates can pay through wire transfer; the account details along with the payment procedure will be emailed to you by the course coordinator on confirmation of your admission.
Campus life at Aravind:
We recommend that all trainees take a look at Vanakkam – as a guidebook to Southern India and Aravind. As you prepare for your travel to India and to the Aravind destinations, ‘Vanakkam’ will provide you with detailed information on what to expect when you arrive. This includes travel arrangements, dress code, living conditions, local weather and local food, as well as information on sightseeing and restaurants in the cities where the Aravind facilities are located.
For International Candidates:
Visa:
A Visa is necessary to travel to India. As your visit to India is for undergoing training, you must obtain a student/entry/internship visa (based on the duration of your training). It is advisable to get a visa for the entire training period even before arriving in India. Extension of visa while undergoing training is not possible. Tourist visa is strictly prohibited.
On arrival at Aravind:
The FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) registration formalities will be done as per the instructions given on your visa page. For registration purposes, the participant should have their four passport-size colour photographs (4×4 cm with white background, ears distinctly visible without spectacles and cap). If required, documents should be presented to the local police commissioner’s office in person. Please refer to the registration guidelines for more details.