Fellowship Programmes

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FELLOWSHIP IN GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY

OBJECTIVES
To provide an in-depth exposure to the fields of Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery.

DURATION
One year

STRUCTURE/CONTENT
Evaluation and management of patients with a variety of medical and surgical disorders of the eyes and visual system.
Surgical training will be provided in the following aspects:

Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE) with lens implantation Phacoemulsification cataract surgery with emphasis on sutureless scleral and clear corneal incisions with foldable intraocular lens implantation Topical anesthesia Cataract refractive surgery techniques eg. Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Laser In-situ Keratomileusis (LASIK).

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

MMed (Opthalmology), FRCS or its equivalent and would have completed 2 years of advanced training rotations in general ophthalmology. Must be experienced in most aspects of clinical ophthalmology. Should have participated actively in teaching, research with an acceptable record of publication. A good command of English

NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE PER YEAR
One local/overseas

HANDS-ON TRAINING
Yes

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FELLOWSHIP IN VITREO-RETINA MEDICINE AND SURGERY

OBJECTIVES
To produce mature, experienced, and knowledgeable vitreo-retinal surgeons who are capable of advanced level competency in the diagnosis and management of patients with retinal and vitreous diseases.

DURATION
One year

STRUCTURE/CONTENT

Clinical teaching which includes patient care, examination, investigation, treatment, and discussion. Involvement in case presentations, clinical conferences, and journal clubs. Participation in Grand rounds and daily ward reviews. Participation in teaching of residents and/or medical students. Participation in ongoing clinical research and quality assurance audit programmes of the Division. Exposure to broad variety of retinal and vitreous disorders. This experience should include macular diseases, retinal vascular disease, oncology, degenerative hereditary disease and infectious retinal disease. The principles of fluorescein angiography, including supervised independent interpretation of angiograms. Hands-on experience with FFA as well as ICG Angiography with state-of-the-art equipment. Perform electrophysiology testing, CT scan & MRI interpretations. Training in both vitreous and retinal surgery

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MMed (Opthalmology), FRCS or its equivalent and would have completed 2 years of advance training rotations in general ophthalmology.

Must be experienced in most aspects of clinical ophthalmology.

Should have participated actively in teaching, research with an acceptable record of publication.

A good command of English

NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE PER YEAR
One local
One overseas

HANDS-ON TRAINING
Yes

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FELLOWSHIP IN CORNEA & REFRACTIVE SURGERY

OBJECTIVES
The fellow would be competent in basic corneal transplantation techniques and other forms of corneal and anterior segment surgery, as well as excimer laser photorefractive and phototherapeutic keratectomy.

DURATION
One year

STRUCTURE/CONTENT

Clinical disciplines Corneal disease and corneal transplantation External eye and ocular surface disease Refractive and excimer laser surgery Medical contact lens Eye banking Potential research project opportunities Case reports on corneal and anterior segment cases Keratoplasty audit studies Pterygium research - basic, clinical and epidemiological Amniotic membrane transplantation studies Blepharitis and tear function studies Excimer laser PRK and LASIK studies Intrastromal corneal rings studies Corneal and anterior segment surgery Eye bank service Anterior segment photography Administrative duties Active role in selective committees

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MMed (Opthalmology), FRCS or its equivalent

Completed 2 years of advance training rotations in general ophthalmology.

Must be experienced in most aspects of clinical ophthalmology.

Should have participated actively in teaching, research with an acceptable record of publication.

A good command of English

NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE PER YEAR
Two local/overseas

HANDS-ON TRAINING
Yes

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FELLOWSHIP IN GLAUCOMA

OBJECTIVES
The fellow should be able to attain competency in surgical and laser management of glaucoma patients.

DURATION
One year

STRUCTURE/CONTENT

Clinical aspects - management and treatment of: Primary open angle glaucoma Acute angle closure glaucoma Chronic angle closure glaucoma Secondary glaucoma Visual field analysis Optic discs analysis, stereo photography and nerve fibre analysis Ultrasound biomicroscopic examination of the anterior segment Potential research project opportunities Glaucoma surgery Glaucoma audit Optic nerve analysis and UBM Visual field analysis

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MMed (Opthalmology), FRCS or its equivalent

Completed 2 years of advance training rotations in general ophthalmology.

Must be experienced in most aspects of clinical ophthalmology.

Should have participated actively in teaching, research with an acceptable record of publication.

A good command of English

NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE PER YEAR
One local
Two overseas

HANDS-ON TRAINING
Yes

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FELLOWSHIP IN OCULOPLASTICS

OBJECTIVES
To produce competent and responsible specialists in diagnosing and managing patients with oculoplastic diseases or disorders.

DURATION
One year

STRUCTURE/CONTENT

History clerking Examination, diagnosis, investigations and treatment of patients Daily ward rounds and grand rounds Teaching of residents/medical students/nursing staff Management of oculoplastic emergencies Presentation of papers and publications Participation in quality assurance audit programmes for the service Participation in ongoing clinical research Exposure to wide range of oculoplastic disease Training in interpretation of common orbital imaging studies such as x-rays, CT scan, MRI, angiography and hands-on participation in DCG and ultrasonography of the orbit Training in oculoplastic surgery

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MMed (Opthalmology), FRCS or its equivalent

Completed 3 years of advance training rotations in general ophthalmology.

Must be experienced in most aspects of clinical ophthalmology.

Should have participated actively in teaching, research with an acceptable record of publication.

A good command of English

NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE PER YEAR
One local
One overseas

HANDS-ON TRAINING
Yes

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FELLOWSHIP IN PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AND STRABISMUS

OBJECTIVES
To produce a competent specialist in the diagnosis and management of patients of this discipline.

DURATION
One year

STRUCTURE/CONTENT

See and manage patients under supervision First assist and later perform surgery under supervision Review patients before and after each operation The fellow will screen for ROP in the neonatal nurseries and taught to diagnose and treat the condition Research/papers publications CME/resident/medical student training Clinical service Community service

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MMed (Opthalmology), FRCS or its equivalent

Completed 2 years of advance training rotations in general ophthalmology.

Must be experienced in most aspects of clinical ophthalmology.

Should have participated actively in teaching, research with an acceptable record of publication.

A good command of English

NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE PER YEAR
One local/overseas

HANDS-ON TRAINING
Yes

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FELLOWSHIP IN OCULAR INFLAMMATION

OBJECTIVES
To achieve competency in managing a wide variety of inflammatory eye conditions including immunosuppressive therapy and surgical management.

DURATION
One year

STRUCTURE/CONTENT

Uveitis Clinic Physician Clinic Surgery for Uveitis Cases Grand rounds and Daily ward reviews Service commitments Teaching and education Research and publication

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MMed (Opthalmology), FRCS or its equivalent

Completed 2 years of advance training rotations in general ophthalmology.

Must be experienced in most aspects of clinical ophthalmology.

Should have participated actively in teaching, research with an acceptable record of publication.

A good command of English

NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE PER YEAR
One local/overseas

HANDS-ON TRAINING
Yes

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FELLOWSHIP IN AESTHETIC-EYEPLASTIC

OBJECTIVES
The aesthetic-eyeplastic fellowship is tailored to provide a 12-month training programme at an advanced level. He or she will then be competent and skillful enough in treatment of common eyeplastic diseases and managing ophthalmic patients requiring aesthetic restoration.

DURATION
One year

STRUCTURE/CONTENT

Assist in running the ophthalmic plastic and eyeplastic service Assist or perform surgical cases Routine ward rounds, grand rounds and reviewing all cases admitted for treatment, investigation and post-operative care are expected Participate in the teaching of residents, medical students, and nursing staff Participate actively in management of all ophthalmic plastic emergencies in addition to the management of the aesthetic cases Participate in CME and all teaching programmes and journal club Will be required to produce a paper pertaining to aesthetic-eyeplastic surgery and another paper in lid surgery for presentation and publications during the 12-month fellowship. Assist and participate in quality assurance audit programme for the cosmetic cases Fellows will be required to do a research project esp. in Oriental aesthetic-eyeplastic surgery and assist the supervisor in conducting teaching courses. Training in the following areas: All reconstructive eyelid surgery Blepharoplasty, laser and periorbital rejuvenation procedures Forehead/mid face surgery Ptosis, entropion/ectropion surgery Common lacrimal drainage surgery (DCR plus silicone intubation) Simple orbitotomy and orbital biopsy Repair of lid trauma, canalicular injury and orbital wall fracture Endoscopic ophthalmic plastic surgery

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
M.Med(Ophthalmology), FRCS or its equivalent.

Completed 2 years of advanced training rotation in general ophthalmology.

Should be experienced in most aspects of clinical ophthalmology.

Should have actively participated in teaching, research and publications.

Must possess aptitude and a keen interest in handling all problems in cosmetic patients.

A good command of English.

NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE PER YEAR
One local
One Overseas

HANDS-ON TRAINING
Yes

NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

OBJECTIVES
To attain proficiency in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of neuro-ophthalmic disorders as well as to participate in clinical neuro-ophthalmic research projects

DURATION
One year

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