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. 2005 Jun;53(2):135-42.
doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.16182.

Status of speciality training in ophthalmology in India

G V S Murthy  1 , Sanjeev K Gupta, Damodar Bachani, Lalit Sanga, Neena John, Hem K Tewari
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Status of speciality training in ophthalmology in India

G V S Murthy et al. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2005 Jun.
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Abstract

Purpose: To systematically evaluate the quality of ophthalmology training in India.

Methods: Questionnaires were sent to existing medical schools and accredited training institutions. Institutions were followed up thrice to obtain responses. Data were analysed using Stata 8.0.

Results: Responses were received from 128 (89.5%) of the 143 institutions. Each year, 900 training slots were available across the country. Faculty: student ratios were better in accredited training institutions than in postgraduate medical schools. Fifty three (41.4%) of 128 institutions subscribed to more than 2 international journals. Fewer than 1 in 6 institutions conducted research projects. 11 (8.6%) institutions reported more than five publications in international peer-reviewed journals over three years. Only a third of the responding institutions had a wet lab.

Conclusions: There is a need to improve the training facilities and optimally utilise the infrastructure available in postgraduate medical schools.

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