The Fellowship Directory lists 38 fellowships in Chennai at 16 institutions. The main training cities are Chennai and Chennai (one position includes 1 year at Sankara Nethralaya Kolkata). 18% say they accept international medical graduates and 0% describe a visa route. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many fellowships are there in Chennai?
38 listings at 16 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
7 of the 38 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 0 describe a visa route such as J-1, H-1B or a work permit. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
None of these programmes publishes a specific upcoming deadline. Check each official page for the next intake.
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INDClinical Vitreoretina FellowshipSankara Nethralaya (Medical Research Foundation) - Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services · Chennai, IndiaINDClinical Vitreoretina Fellowship for International CandidatesSankara Nethralaya (Medical Research Foundation) - Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services · Chennai, IndiaINDComprehensive Ophthalmology and Neuro-Ophthalmology FellowshipSankara Nethralaya · Chennai, IndiaINDCornea & Anterior Segment FellowshipSankara Nethralaya · Chennai, IndiaINDFellowship in Cornea & Refractive Surgery (DARCF Programme)Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital · Chennai, IndiaINDFellowship in GlaucomaDr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital · Chennai, IndiaINDFellowship in Medical RetinaDr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital · Chennai, IndiaINDFellowship in Orbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive and Aesthetic ServicesSankara Nethralaya · Chennai (one position includes 1 year at Sankara Nethralaya Kolkata), IndiaINDFellowship in Refractive SurgeryDr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital · Chennai, IndiaINDFellowship in Surgical Retina (Vitreo-Retina)Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital · Chennai, IndiaINDFellowship in UveaDr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital · Chennai, IndiaINDGlaucoma Fellowship (Long-Term Clinical / Research)Sankara Nethralaya · Chennai, IndiaINDGlaucoma Fellowship Training Programme for International CandidatesSankara Nethralaya · Chennai, IndiaINDIOL (Cataract) FellowshipDr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital · Chennai, IndiaINDMedical Retina and Uvea Combined FellowshipSankara Nethralaya (Medical Research Foundation) - Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services · Chennai, IndiaINDMedical Retina Fellowship (Advanced Course)Sankara Nethralaya (Medical Research Foundation) - Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services · Chennai, IndiaINDNeuro-Ophthalmology FellowshipSankara Nethralaya · Chennai, IndiaINDObservership Programme (incl. SAARC Ophthalmologists Observership)Sankara Nethralaya · Chennai, IndiaINDPaediatric Ophthalmology FellowshipSankara Nethralaya · Chennai, IndiaINDPaediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship Programme for International CandidatesSankara Nethralaya · Chennai, IndiaINDResearch-cum-Clinical Vitreoretina FellowshipSankara Nethralaya (Medical Research Foundation) - Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services · Chennai, IndiaINDShort-Term Ocular Surface FellowshipSankara Nethralaya · Chennai, IndiaINDUvea Fellowship ProgrammeSankara Nethralaya · Chennai, IndiaOrthopaedics 10
INDDr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre: Fellowship in Arthroplasty#7, CLC Works Road, Chromepet · Chennai, IndiaINDDr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre: Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports MedicineDr Rela Institute & Medical Centre · Chennai, IndiaINDFellowship in ArthroplastyDr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre · Chennai, IndiaINDFNB Arthroplasty - SRM Institutes for Medical Sciences, VadapalaniSRM Institutes for Medical Sciences, Vadapalani · Chennai, IndiaINDFNB Spine Surgery - Apollo Hospital, Greams LaneApollo Hospital, Greams Lane · Chennai, IndiaINDFNB Spine Surgery - Gleneagles Health City (formerly Global Hospital and Health City)Gleneagles Health City (formerly Global Hospital and Health City) · Chennai, IndiaINDFNB Spine Surgery - Kauvery Hospital, MylaporeKauvery Hospital, Mylapore · Chennai, IndiaINDFNB Spine Surgery - M.I.O.T. HospitalM.I.O.T. Hospital · Chennai, IndiaINDFNB Sports Medicine - M.I.O.T. HospitalM.I.O.T. Hospital · Chennai, IndiaINDKnee and Shoulder Surgery FellowshipRathimed SPL Hospital · Chennai, IndiaCardiothoracic Surgery 2
INDDrNB Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery (Direct 6-Year Course)Apollo Hospital, Greams Road · Chennai, IndiaINDDrNB Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery (Direct 6-Year Course)Madras Medical Mission Hospital · Chennai, IndiaPlastic Surgery 2
INDISAPS Fellowship Program – ChennaiChennai Plastic Surgery · Chennai, IndiaINDISAPS Fellowship Program – ChennaiTamira Aesthetic Healthcare · Chennai, IndiaGeneral Surgery 1
INDPostdoctoral Fellowship in Liver TransplantationDr Rela Institute & Medical Centre · Chennai, India