Work Integrated Fellowship

Course

(WiFCo)

THIS PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE SANKARA NETHRALAYA ACADEMY AUGUST 2016

One-year intensive programconductedbytheSankaraNethralayaAcademy to expose the students tothe best practices in a tertiary eyecare institution and helping thembecome a comprehensive eye careprofessional. This is a flexible learnandearnstipendfellowshipprogramdesigned keeping the modern daydemands of a fresh optometrygraduate.

Course Duration: One year (12 months)

Eligibility: Graduate in Optometry from

any reputed College of Optometry, with

University Affiliation

Course Stipend: Rs. 8,300/- per month

will be paid to the candidates

Course Curriculum

• RegularTheoreticalsessions• TraininginElectronicMedical

records(EMR)• Active learning inContinuing

Medical Education sessionandGrandRounds

• Seminars / PowerPointpresentationbyCandidates

• DirectinteractionwithExpertfaculty

• Monthlyassessments• Exposuretovariousclinics in

OutPatientDepartments• Exposures in Diagnostics

procedures

What the student can do after fellowship?

• Can apply for 2 year Master’s Degree Program in Optometry.

• Can work in any tertiary eye care institute • Can become eligible for employment at SN as

an Optometrist. • Can start independent Optometry Practice at

One’s native town. • Can work in Optical Chains as a Consultant

Optometrist.

On Completion the student will receive • FellowshipCompletionCertificate

• WorkexperienceCertificate

What is unique in this program

For Further details contact: Program Coordinator Ms.

Jaanake

jaanake@snmail.org