Winning edge of Sankar Foundation in Education

Education and training have been an important component of the Sankar Foundation’s evolution trajectory. A trained human resource is imperative to deliver quality treatment. With this conviction, we established our educational institute in 2008

Today we are recognized as one of the premier teaching institutes in south India imparting quality education and training in ophthalmology and allied courses.

Winning edge of Sankar Foundation in Education

Education and training have been an important component of the Sankar Foundation’s evolution trajectory. A trained human resource is imperative to deliver quality treatment. With this conviction, we established our educational institute in 2008.

Today we are recognized as one of the premier teaching institutes in south India imparting quality education and training in ophthalmology and allied courses.

What to expect at Sankar Foundation

The strength of our institute is the faculty who are highly qualified, skilled and experienced. They are backed by the most advanced technology for training

Courses We Offer

Fellowship Programme

This is the two year long Fellowship Programme meant for Ophthalmologists who have completed their Post-Graduation (MS/DNB) to get acquainted with Clinical and Surgical procedures in Ophthalmic Sub-Specialties viz. Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Anterior Segment, Vitreo Retina, Glaucoma, Cornea, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Orbit & Occuloplasty

DNB

A Two/Three-year Ophthalmology Specialty Course recognized by National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.  The selection and allocation of admission will be through Centralized Counselling by NBE during January Session.  The eligibility for the course will be through NEET examination conducted for Post MBBS candidates by Medical Council.

Diploma Courses

Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant, Diploma in Optometry Technician are the two year diploma courses recognised by Andhra Pradesh State Allied and Healthcare Professions Council.  A total 30 seats in each course were allocated and the admissions will be done through centralized counselling by DM&HO

B.Sc (Optometry)

A Three Year + One Year (Internship) programme recognised by Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.  The eligibility for the course is through Centralised Counseling by University

Vocational Courses

Two-year Vocational Training Course in Multi-Purpose Health Workers, Ophthalmic Technician and Skill India, Regional Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (DESDE).

Application for Long Term Training Programmes