Orbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Services Fellowship

Programme overview

What the official source supports

Clinical fellowship with Chennai positions and a combined Kolkata–Chennai pathway. The July 2025 host specification describes progressive responsibility, including senior supervised independent clinics and surgical lists in the final six months; it does not confirm current vacancies.

Training structure

Published areas of exposure

• Orbital, lacrimal and eyelid surgery
• Ptosis, entropion and ectropion correction
• Socket and canalicular reconstruction
• Periocular aesthetics and ocular prosthetics
• Radiology, pathology and multidisciplinary exposure
• Community cataract posting during the first six months
• Resident teaching, weekly academic meetings and research

Eligibility

Who should verify their fit

Completed MS, MD or DNB in ophthalmology before starting; age up to 40 years. The source requires Medical Council of India registration; confirm current registration terminology and eligibility with the host.

Application

Published application route

Send a complete application to the academic office; the host describes a written test and interview in November or May and shortlisted interviews in Chennai.

Published application documents

• Curriculum vitae
• Department chairperson letter
• Two referee testimonials
• Handwritten personal essay

This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.

Programme leadership: Md. Shahid Alam (Director, Kolkata); Nirmala Subramanian (Professor Emeritus); Kirthi Koka (Deputy Director, in charge of fellowship training); Nisar Sonam Poonam; Varsha Backiavathy; Debi Kundu (consultants) · Leadership profile →

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