Program Duration & Structure
The Surgical Registrarship Program in Phacoemulsification is a 1-year structured training program designed to enhance surgical competency and clinical leadership skills.
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First 6 Months:
Training under the direct supervision of an assigned mentor, focusing on surgical refinement, case selection, and step-by-step skill development. -
Next 6 Months:
Placement at a high-volume surgical centre to provide independent surgical exposure, decision-making responsibility, and OPD management.
Stipend & Performance-Based Revision
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Initial Stipend: ₹1.1 lakh per month
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Revision: After completion of six months, the stipend may be revised based on:
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Surgical demonstration assessment
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Mentor feedback and performance evaluation
The revised stipend can be increased up to ₹2 lakh per month.
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Selection Process
All applicants are required to undergo a surgical assessment to evaluate their:
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Basic surgical exposure
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Hand–eye coordination
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Understanding of surgical steps and safety protocols
Selection is strictly based on merit and surgical readiness.
Available Locations, Seats & Mentors
Jodhpur
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Seats Available:
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1 Phaco
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1 Retina
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Mentors:
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Dr. Mayank Sharma – Phacoemulsification
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Dr. Pravin Jain – Retina
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Bikaner
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Seats:
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1 Retina (Joined)
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Mentor:
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Dr. Anshuman Gahlot
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Varanasi
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Seats:
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1 Phaco (On Hold)
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1 Retina (Joined)
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Mentors:
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Dr. Pratyush Ranjan – Phacoemulsification
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Dr. Kartikey Singh – Retina
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Patna
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Patna Centre 1:
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Mentor: Dr. Sanjay Sinha
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Patna Centre 2:
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Mentor: Dr. Zeeshan Jamil
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Patna Centre 3:
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Mentor: Dr. Navneet Kumar
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Muzaffarpur
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Mentor:
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Dr. Amarendra Kumar
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Additional Requirements
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Maintaining a detailed surgical logbook is mandatory.
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The logbook must be updated regularly and will be reviewed monthly for all Surgical Registrars across centres.
Program Highlights & Skill Development
The program focuses on comprehensive professional growth, including:
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Skill upgradation to topical phacoemulsification
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Exposure to premium intraocular lenses (IOLs)
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Independent surgical and OPD responsibilities
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Development of clinical leadership and decision-making skills
Retina Surgical Registrarship (Eligibility-Based)
Candidates with prior Retina fellowship or formal Retina training may be considered for Surgical Registrarship – Retina at centres with an adequate Retina surgical load.
Infrastructure Requirements
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Each training centre must have a functioning surgical camera.
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All surgeries performed by Surgical Registrars must be recorded for academic review and assessment.
Program Committee
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Dr. Himanshu Shekhar
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Dr. Raghav Ravani
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Dr. Ganesh Pillay
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Dr. Koushik Tripathy
Program Coordinators
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Dr. Vineet Mutha
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Dr. Zeeshan Jamil
