DNB

DNB Course

The Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Ophthalmology is a prestigious postgraduate training program designed to develop highly skilled and competent ophthalmologists through:

• Comprehensive clinical exposure
• Academic excellence
• Surgical training
• Research-oriented learning

The program provides extensive training across various ophthalmic subspecialties, enabling residents to gain expertise in:

• Diagnosis of eye diseases
• Medical management
• Surgical treatment

Excellence in Training

• Trained 150+ ophthalmologists
• Alumni are serving in leading healthcare institutions across India and overseas

Program Leadership

Dr. Avinash Mahindrakar
 MD (AIIMS), DNB, FRCS (UK), HCMA (IIM-K)
 Fellow in Squint Surgery (Melbourne, Australia)
 Former Senior Registrar in Oculoplasty and Pediatric Ophthalmology, AIIMS New Delhi

Areas of Expertise

• Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Oculoplasty and Orbital Disorders
• Comprehensive Ophthalmology
• Strabismus (Squint)
• Neuro-Ophthalmology

Resident Facilities and Clinical Exposure

Residents are provided with:

• Experienced and dedicated teaching faculty
• Hostel accommodation within 5 km of the institute
• Canteen facilities
• Library and academic resources
• Extensive patient screening exposure
• Inpatient (IP) surgical training
• Community outreach and rural eye camps
• Transport facilities
• Exposure to advanced diagnostics and subspecialty services
• Opportunities for:
  • Academic presentations
  • Seminars
  • Journal clubs
  • Research activities

Rules and Regulations

The DNB Ophthalmology training program is conducted in accordance with the guidelines and regulations prescribed by the ” National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences “(NBEMS).

Residents are expected to adhere to:

• Academic requirements
• Attendance policies
• Research activities
• Logbook maintenance
• Ethical standards
• Examination criteria

All training and assessments are conducted as per the latest NBEMS guidelines.