The 24-month structured programme combines intensive clinical training at leading eye health institutions with experienced professionals with practical experience
Sightsavers India, a development organisation committed to preventing avoidable blindness and promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 cohort of the prestigious India Fellowship Program are now open.
The Sightsavers India Fellowship Program is a vital step in this direction. Designed to nurture and equip young ophthalmologists, the programme offers hands-on clinical training, community engagement experience, a chance to participate in eye health surveys, and exposure to high-volume settings in rural and peri-urban areas.
The 24-month structured programme combines intensive clinical training at leading eye health institutions with experienced professionals with practical experience. The programme includes district postings, one-on-one clinical-surgical mentorship, participation in community-based surveys and self-transformation mentoring. Fellows will also receive an attractive stipend and residential facility.
The fellows experience structured skill enhancement and mentoring processes covering clinical and surgical ophthalmology and managerial and holistic life skills. Every stage of the fellowship programme optimises learning that helps the fellows transform into all-rounded seasoned professionals.
The residential Fellowship is designed for postgraduates or diploma holders in ophthalmology (MS/DO/DNB) from any recognised institute / University in India, having sound knowledge of clinical ophthalmology (current year passouts are eligible to apply). Desired attributes include high learning orientation, adaptability, professional ethics and emotional resilience.
RN Mohanty, CEO, Sightsavers India, said “India has made remarkable strides in expanding access to eye care and strengthening human resources remains key to sustaining this progress. Through Sightsavers India’s Fellowship Program, we are proud to nurture young ophthalmologists who are passionate about delivering quality care where it’s needed most. We look forward to welcoming the next cohort of fellows—future leaders who will help shape a more inclusive society and contribute to reducing blindness prevalence.”
