Paediatric Ophthalmology Training Programme
at CCBRT Disability Hospital
Fellowship Organiser and Supervisor: Dr David Hughes
Aims:
1. To enable candidate to confidently perform modern surgical and medical
management of paediatric cataract;
2. To gain some experience and knowledge of other common paediatric
ophthalmological problems such as glaucoma, retinoblastoma and strabismus.
Methods:
Primarily an apprenticeship with emphasis on practical clinical and surgical teaching but also
including regular weekly tutorials on paediatric ophthalmology topics as outlined below. The
candidate is also expected to help with management of adult patients when time allows.
Duration:
6 months is regarded as the usual but an extension may be permissible following negotiation
with the fellowship organiser, candidate and Disability Hospital management and dependant
on funding being available.
Probationary Period:
During the first month the fellow’s surgical ability will be assessed through observation,
during adult cataract extractions by senior members of staff. If, in the opinion of senior
staff, the candidates ability is unacceptable remedial action or termination of the fellowship
may be required.
Requirements for entry:
Candidates should be qualified ophthalmologists and have performed at least 500 adult
cataract operations. We also require assurances that there is a need for paediatric
ophthalmology services at their station and that they are or will be resourced to put into
practice the skills that they acquire during the fellowship. CCBRT reserves the right to
request a vision acuity assessment including refraction, accommodation and stereoacuity.
Proficiency in English is essential.
Course fee:
There is no fee, but the candidate is responsible for visa, registration, hostel accommodation
and food. No salary is paid by CCBRT to the candidate. Estimated additional and living costs
are attached.
Application
Enquiries can be made to CCBRT attaching a completed application form.
Curricular details:
Paediatric Cataract:
core text:
Paediatric Cataract Surgery, techniques,
complications and management, Wilson ME, Trivedi
RH, Pandey SK)
- Epidemiology
- Public health
- Clinical assessment
- Surgical techniques
- Rehabilitation techniques
Strabismus:
core text:
Management of Strabismus and Amblyopia, a
practical guide, Pratt-Johnson JA, Tillson G)
- Clinical assessment, motor and sensory
- Eso deviations
- Exo deviations
- Incomitant deviations
- Strabismus surgery
Other selected topics: core text:
extracts from Paediatric Ophthalmology and
Strabismus, Taylor D, Hoyt CS)
- Glaucoma
- Retinoblastoma
- Anterior segment abnormalities
- Orbits/ lids
Requirements For Doctors On Paediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
1. Certified copies of qualifying Diploma/Degree (translated if not in English).
2. Original and valid Certificate of Good Standing (less than 6 months from date of
issue).
3. Certificate of Registration from the registering Authority of the last jurisdiction of
practice.
4. Curriculum Vitae.
5. Certified copies of passport, all pages.
6. 8 Passport size photographs.
7. Sponsors name and address.
8. Medical registration fee USD 300 (non refundable).
9. Visa and permit USD 500 (non refundable)
Please note all certificates must be certified by the advocate as true copy of the original.
Cost of a Six Months Paediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship in USD
Service
Monthly cost USD
Training fee
Visa/permit
Medical registration
Our Hostel
400 x 6 =
Food
500 x 6
Incidentals
TOTAL
6 months cost USD
2,400
3,000
Total USD
550
300
2,400
3,000
1,000
7,250
Personal Data
Name
E mail address
Address
Medial training
Medical School
Year of Graduation
School Ophthalmology Specialisation
Year of Graduation in Ophthalmology
Current position
Current job title
Year of appointment
Name of employer
Previous Appointments
Job title
Surgical activity (personally performed)
Cataract
Extracapsular
Phacoemulsification
Glaucoma
Trabeculectomy
Squint
Minor lid procedures
Probing of lacrimal duct
Research & Audit
From
To
Motivation and background
Preferred dates for fellowship
Do you have a sponsor?
Yes
No
Name of sponsor
Contact details
Signed
Date