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MEDICAL TRAINING & EDUCATION

Medical Training
& Education at Susrut

Learn. Train. Practice. Grow.

For more than a decade, Susrut has been developing clinical skills and building capacity in ophthalmology and allied eye-care disciplines.

Our training ecosystem brings together structured academic learning, clinical exposure, surgical skill development, fellowships, professional courses and capacity-building programmes.

From ophthalmologists seeking advanced surgical training to students beginning their journey in optometry and ophthalmic care, Susrut offers programmes across different stages of professional development.

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SUSRUT LEARNING ECOSYSTEM
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ACADEMIC Learn
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CLINICAL Train
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SKILLS Practice
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CAREER Grow
Clinical Exposure Surgical Skills Fellowships Professional Courses
Clinical learning environment
CLINICAL LEARNING

Building the Next Generation of Eye-Care Professionals

Training That Connects Knowledge With Clinical Experience

Medical education does not end with a degree. Healthcare professionals need opportunities to continue learning, develop practical skills and gain experience in real clinical environments.

Susrut's training ecosystem is designed around this principle. The programmes available through Medilearn span short-term surgical training, fellowships, DNB programmes, ophthalmic-care courses, optometry and technical courses.

Short-Term Surgical Training Fellowships DNB Programmes Ophthalmic-Care Courses Optometry Technical Courses
OUR APPROACH
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FOUNDATION

Academic Learning

Build the knowledge base required for professional clinical practice.

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EXPERIENCE

Clinical Exposure

Learn within real clinical environments alongside experienced professionals.

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PRACTICE

Practical Skill Development

Translate knowledge into practical and procedure-oriented skills.

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GUIDANCE

Mentorship

Learn through guidance, supervision and professional interaction.

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DEVELOPMENT

Confidence

Develop greater confidence in clinical decision-making and practice.

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LONG TERM

Continuing Professional Development

Keep learning and evolving throughout a healthcare professional's career.

THE TRAINING JOURNEY From knowledge to experience, from practice to confidence—and from professional development to lifelong learning.
MEDILEARN PROGRAMMES

Explore Susrut's Medical Training Programmes

Explore structured learning opportunities across ophthalmology, allied eye care and professional development.

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ADVANCED CLINICAL TRAINING

Ophthalmology Fellowships

Advance Your Clinical & Surgical Expertise

Susrut currently offers fellowship programmes in several ophthalmic subspecialties, providing opportunities for focused clinical and surgical learning.

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FELLOWSHIP

Cataract Fellowship

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FELLOWSHIP

Vitreo Retina Fellowship

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FELLOWSHIP

Cornea Fellowship

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FELLOWSHIP

Oculoplasty Fellowship

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FELLOWSHIP

Glaucoma Fellowship

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FELLOWSHIP

Pediatric Fellowship

More programme categories Surgical Training DNB Programmes Ophthalmic Care Optometry Technical Courses
SURGICAL TRAINING

Cataract & Surgical Training

Develop Surgical Skills Under Structured Training

Susrut's short-term training portfolio includes programmes covering both phacoemulsification and small-incision cataract surgery (SICS).

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24 DAYS
BEGINNER · PHACOEMULSIFICATION

Beginner Cataract Surgical Training – Phacoemulsification

Structured introductory training designed to develop foundational phacoemulsification skills.

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48 DAYS
BEGINNER · PHACOEMULSIFICATION

Beginner Cataract Surgical Training – Phacoemulsification

A longer structured training option for progressive development of phaco skills.

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6 DAYS
ADVANCED · PHACOEMULSIFICATION

Advanced Cataract Surgical Training – Phacoemulsification

Focused advanced surgical training for experienced practitioners.

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12 DAYS
COMPETENT · PHACOEMULSIFICATION

Competent Cataract Surgical Training – Phacoemulsification

Structured training focused on strengthening existing phacoemulsification skills.

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12 DAYS
SURGICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT · SICS

Cataract Surgical Skill Development – SICS

Focused training in small-incision cataract surgery.

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24 DAYS
SURGICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT · SICS

Cataract Surgical Skill Development – SICS

Extended structured training in small-incision cataract surgery.

EXAMPLE PROGRAMME

24-Day Beginner Phacoemulsification Training

The programme includes supervised surgery, wet-lab practice, ICO-OSCAR scoring, video discussion, theory, phaco-machine orientation and exposure to phaco technique.

Supervised Surgery Wet-Lab Practice ICO-OSCAR Scoring Video Discussion Theory Phaco-Machine Orientation Phaco Technique Exposure
SURGICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT Explore structured cataract surgical training programmes.
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RETINA TRAINING

Retina Training

Develop Skills in Medical & Surgical Retina

Susrut's training catalogue includes programmes covering medical retina, surgical retina and vitreoretinal fellowship training.

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2 WEEKS
MEDICAL RETINA

Medical Retina Course

A focused programme covering medical retina learning and clinical understanding.

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2 WEEKS
SURGICAL RETINA

Surgical Retina Course

A focused programme designed around surgical retina learning and clinical exposure.

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FELLOWSHIP
VITREO RETINA

Vitreo Retina Fellowship

Fellowship-level training opportunity in vitreoretinal care, subject to programme eligibility and curriculum.

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FELLOWSHIP
VITREO RETINA

Vitreo Retina Fellowship (Paid)

A paid fellowship option within the vitreoretina training portfolio, subject to eligibility.

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PROGRAMME
SPECIALISED TRAINING

ST-VRD (Alcon)

A specialised retinal training programme listed in Susrut's current training catalogue.

RETINA LEARNING PATHWAY

Medical Retina + Surgical Retina + Fellowship Training

These programmes provide opportunities for professionals to develop their understanding and skills in retinal diagnosis and management, subject to the eligibility and curriculum of each programme.

Medical Retina Surgical Retina Vitreoretinal Fellowship Professional Development
SPECIALIST RETINA TRAINING Explore structured medical and surgical retina programmes.
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ADVANCED TRAINING

Advanced Ophthalmic Subspecialty Training

Susrut's fellowship portfolio extends beyond cataract and retina.

CORNEA

Cornea

Training focused on corneal and related ophthalmic conditions.

GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma

Specialised training in glaucoma.

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Training in pediatric ophthalmology and related areas.

OCULOPLASTY

Oculoplasty

Training in orbit, eyelid and oculoplastic ophthalmology.

These fellowships are currently listed as part of Susrut's fellowship portfolio.
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POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

DNB & Postgraduate Ophthalmology Training

Structured Training for the Next Stage of Your Medical Career

Susrut's medical education ecosystem includes Primary DNB and Secondary DNB pathways. The Medilearn platform also provides information resources relating to DNB and NBEMS ophthalmology programmes.

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DNB PATHWAY

Primary DNB

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DNB PATHWAY

Secondary DNB

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INFORMATION RESOURCES

DNB & NBEMS Ophthalmology Programmes

For ophthalmologists pursuing postgraduate professional development, Susrut provides structured academic and clinical learning opportunities through its DNB and related training pathways.
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OPHTHALMIC CARE

Ophthalmic Care & Paramedical Courses

Building the Workforce Behind Quality Eye Care

Eye care depends on more than ophthalmologists. Skilled ophthalmic assistants, vision assistants and other trained professionals are essential to delivering efficient, accessible and patient-centred eye care.

Susrut's current ophthalmic-care portfolio includes:

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OPHTHALMIC CARE

Vision Assistant

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CERTIFICATE

Certificate in Ophthalmic Care

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DIPLOMA

Diploma in Vision Assistant

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OPTOMETRY EDUCATION

Optometry Education

Build a Career in Eye Care & Vision Science

The Medilearn platform currently lists:

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DEGREE

Bachelor of Optometry

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DIPLOMA

Diploma in Optometry

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MASTER

Master of Optometry

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INTERNSHIP

Bachelor of Optometry Internship Programme

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INTERNSHIP

Diploma of Optometry Internship Programme

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INTERNSHIP

Master of Optometry Internship Programme

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FELLOWSHIPS

Optometry fellowships in areas including Pediatric Ophthalmology, Low Vision and Contact Lens

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TECHNICAL & HEALTHCARE TRAINING

Technical & Healthcare Training

Susrut's current Medilearn catalogue also includes technical and healthcare-support programmes such as:

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HEALTHCARE SUPPORT

Operating Theatre Technician

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TECHNICAL

Medical Equipment Technician

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HEALTHCARE SUPPORT

Anesthesia Technician

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HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

Master in Hospital Administration

This broadens Susrut's training ecosystem beyond ophthalmologists and optometrists to other professionals who contribute to healthcare delivery.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION

Learning Doesn't Stop at the Classroom

Susrut Learning Management System

Susrut's Medilearn platform also provides access to a Learning Management System with subject-specific learning modules.

Current modules include:

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Ophthalmic Paramedical Course

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Cataract Surgery

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Retina Surgery

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Cornea & External Disease

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Glaucoma

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Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

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Oculoplasty & Ocular Oncology

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General Ophthalmology

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Neuro Ophthalmology

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Optometry

Learn at your own pace. Strengthen your knowledge. Stay connected with continuing education.
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SURGICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Wet Lab & Surgical Skill Development

From Theory to Technique

For surgical training, practical skill development is an important part of professional learning.

Susrut's training platform includes wet-lab-based learning, and its beginner phacoemulsification programme specifically describes extensive wet-lab practice alongside supervised surgery, theory, video discussion and assessment.

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FOUNDATION

Theory

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PRACTICAL

Wet Lab

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CLINICAL

Supervised Procedure

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EVALUATION

Assessment

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OUTCOME

Skill Development

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Learn From Clinical Experience

Training Within a Working Eye-Care Environment

One of the strongest elements of Susrut's medical education proposition is that training is connected to an active ophthalmic clinical environment.

Don't just learn the procedure. Understand the patient, the decision and the outcome.
MENTORSHIP

Mentorship That Builds Confidence

Medical training is not simply about completing a syllabus. It is about learning how to:

Assess a patient
Make clinical decisions
Understand indications
Perform procedures appropriately
Recognise complications
Respond to unexpected situations
Communicate with patients
Continue learning throughout your career
CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing Medical Education

Keep Learning. Keep Growing.

Susrut's educational ecosystem includes:

Structured courses
Fellowships
Short-term programmes
Academic lectures
Learning modules
Surgical skill development
Clinical training
Capacity-building initiatives
MEDILEARN LECTURE SCHEDULES

The Medilearn platform also publishes lecture schedules for programmes including DOPT, cataract fellowship, BOPT, DVA and Certificate of Ophthalmic Care.

TRAINING ELIGIBILITY

Who Can Train at Susrut?

The available programmes are designed for different stages of a healthcare professional's journey.

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OPHTHALMOLOGISTS

Ophthalmologists

For clinicians seeking specialised or surgical training.

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OPTOMETRY

Optometrists & Optometry Students

For professionals pursuing formal optometry education, internships or specialised training.

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OPHTHALMIC CARE

Ophthalmic Assistants

For individuals developing skills in ophthalmic care.

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HEALTHCARE

Healthcare Professionals

For selected technical and healthcare-support programmes.

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INTERNATIONAL

International Ophthalmologists

Some Susrut programmes explicitly state eligibility for candidates from other countries, subject to applicable regulatory/procedural requirements.

Eligibility varies by course.
WHY TRAIN WITH SUSRUT?

Why Train With Susrut?

A Learning Ecosystem Built Around Eye Care

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SPECIALISED FOCUS

Dedicated Ophthalmic Focus

Susrut's training portfolio is strongly centred around ophthalmology and allied eye-care disciplines.

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EXPERIENCE

Clinical Exposure

Selected programmes combine academic learning with clinical and surgical exposure.

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SUBSPECIALTY

Subspecialty Training

Cataract, retina, cornea, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology and oculoplasty are among the areas represented in the fellowship portfolio.

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PRACTICAL SKILLS

Practical Skill Development

Selected surgical programmes incorporate wet-lab practice and supervised procedures.

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LEARNING RESOURCES

Learning Resources

Medilearn provides LMS modules, syllabi and lecture schedules alongside course information.

TRAINING STORIES

They trained at Susrut. Then They Built Their Careers.

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LEARNING PATH

Choose Your Learning Path

ARE YOU AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST?
YES
DNB
FELLOWSHIP
SHORT TERM SURGICAL TRAINING
ARE YOU AN OPTOMETRY STUDENT / PROFESSIONAL?
BOPT / DOPT / MOPT
INTERNSHIP
SPECIALISED FELLOWSHIP
ARE YOU ENTERING OPHTHALMIC CARE?
VISION ASSISTANT
CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA
ARE YOU A HEALTHCARE TECHNICIAN?
OT / EQUIPMENT / ANAESTHESIA
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CAPACITY BUILDING

Susrut's Commitment to Capacity Building

Strengthening Eye Care Beyond the Hospital

Training is an important part of Susrut's broader mission.

By developing ophthalmologists, optometrists, ophthalmic assistants and healthcare professionals, Susrut contributes to building a stronger eye-care workforce.

This also connects directly with Susrut's wider Vision Centre network and community eye-care model.

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CAPACITY

Train People

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DEVELOPMENT

Build Skills

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OPPORTUNITY

Create Professional Opportunities

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LOCAL IMPACT

Strengthen Local Eye Care

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OUTCOME

Reach More Patients

MEDICAL TRAINING AT SUSRUT

Ready to Take the Next Step
in Your Medical Career?

Whether you're looking for advanced ophthalmology training, a fellowship, surgical skill development, an optometry programme or an ophthalmic-care course, explore the programmes available through Susrut's medical education platform.

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