Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Fellowship training requires more in-depth knowledge about the pathophysiology and management of ophthalmic diseases that can usually be obtained in residency training in Ophthalmology. This is a program of continuous period of intense and focused training in developing and maintaining knowledge, skills, scholarship, and professionalism.

Subspecialty Fellowship training for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus encompasses the following areas:

1. Diagnosis and management of eye problems in children which may be pediatric Cornea, cataract, Oculoplasty, Glaucoma, Retina or Neuro ophthalmology.
2. Emphasis is given upon cycloplegic refraction, optics, refractive error, amblyopia, congenital anomalies, orthoptics and squint. Fellows will have to learn how to examine a child.

Duration:The duration of fellowship is (3 months duration, no hands-on exposure on surgeries will be provided).

Requirements::

• Candidates who have completed post graduate degree
  (D.O./F.C.P.S./M.S./equivalent degree )
• Recognized by BMDC/IIEI&H) in ophthalmology may apply.
• The candidate must have Binocular single vision (BSV).
• Age should not exceed 45 years.

Session: Short term fellowship training admission open any time depending on availability of slot.

Faculty:

• Prof. Dr. Md. Mostafa Hossain
• Dr. Quazi Sazzad Iftekhar
• Dr. Md. Tarikul Ahasan
• Dr. Shifat Toufique
• Dr. Sidratul Muntaha Naznin
• Dr. Mamunur Rashid Chowdhury
• Dr. Umme Qulsum
• Dr. Jannatul Ferdous
• Dr. Ayesha Akter Shelly
• Dr. Rawshan Jahan

Application process: Interested candidates who have requisite qualifications are requested to send their application on a prescribed form  (available at the Education Department or can be downloaded here)  with CV directly to the education department (Education Department, Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute & Hospital, Sher-e-Banglanagar, Farmgate. Dhaka-1215) or send by mail to (education@islamia.org.bd).

Selection for Fellowship will be made on a competitive basis based on the results of a written test (MCQ) and a subsequent interview.  (Skype interview for foreign candidates)

For more information please contact the following address:

Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital (IIEI&H)
Email: education@islamia,org.bd, tasriba.khan@islamia.org.bd
Tel: 096 109 98333 (Extension: 214, 163)
Sat to Wed: 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, Thursday: 7:30 am to 1:30 pm
Web: www.islamia.org.bd