Oculoplasty Fellowship review @ Giridhar Eye Hospital, Kochi, Kerala

Hi, so the Oculoplasty fellowship is for 18 months, one fellow per time. Clinical exposure is really good. But surgical exposure is limited. You get to assist all cases but surgical opportunities to do independent cases are less.

Stipend is 50k, work environment is not toxic but initially hectic but then you get used to it.

Night duties are 4 days per month and one Sunday day duty per month. No compensatory off for night duties. Academics is okay.

Retina dept has  intake of 6 fellows per time.

Cornea, Oculoplasty and Pediatrics have one fellow at a time.

Overall its a great experience being here. Definitely one can improve clinical knowledge cause of variety of cases and tailored management.