Long-Term Fellowship Programs Two intakes a year · January & June
What we offer
Five subspecialty fellowships
Hyderabad branch: Surgical VR (2 years), Glaucoma (2 years), Comprehensive Ophthalmology (2 years), Medical Retina with Cataract (15 months).
Vizianagaram and Kadapa branch: IOL Fellowship (15 months), Medical Retina (12 months).
Surgical Vitreo-Retinal Fellowship
2 yearsHands-on training in vitreoretinal surgery and diagnostic imaging, with graded surgical responsibility across the management of retinal and vitreous disease.
Glaucoma Fellowship
2 yearsStructured training in glaucoma case workup and medical management, laser procedures, and trabeculectomy, with additional exposure to cataract surgery.
Comprehensive Ophthalmology Fellowship
2 yearsBroad-based training across the major subspecialties, building the diagnostic range and surgical foundation needed for general ophthalmic practice.
Medical Retina with Cataract Fellowship
15 monthsFocused training in medical retina — diabetic retinopathy, AMD, retinal imaging, and ROP evaluation and management — paired with cataract surgical training.
IOL Fellowship
15 monthsIn-depth training in cataract and intraocular lens surgery, including complex IOL power calculations and management of surgical complications.
How admissions work
Two intakes each year
Every program above runs on the same twice-yearly cycle — only the specific openings on offer change from one cycle to the next.
June Intake
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1
Interviews in MayScheduled against that cycle's confirmed openings
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2
Offers issuedBased on available seats across the five fellowships
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3
Program begins in June
January Intake
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Interviews in DecemberScheduled against that cycle's confirmed openings
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2
Offers issuedBased on available seats across the five fellowships
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3
Program begins in January
Openings vary by cycle. Not every fellowship has a seat available in every intake — which fellowships are open depends on faculty capacity and current fellows' rotations at the time. Confirm current openings before you apply.
Ready to apply?
Applications are reviewed against whichever intake — January or June — has openings closest to your submission.