MD (Ophthalmology) and Board Certification Training Programme

Overview

National specialist training pathway: three years of structured in-service training in PGIM-recognised units leading to the MD (Ophthalmology), followed by post-MD senior registrar training (including one year overseas) and board certification as a specialist ophthalmologist; subspecialty post-MD training lasts three years.

The programme

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

3 years pre-MD training plus 2 years post-MD (general ophthalmology) or 3 years post-MD (subspecialty)

Start

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Positions

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Accreditation

Degree awarded by the University of Colombo; board certification by PGIM on recommendation of the Board of Study in Ophthalmology

Department

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Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Medical degree registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council; SLMC-recognised internship; one year work experience in Sri Lanka after internship; 6 months surgical experience (surgery or O&G); medical fitness certificate

International applicants

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Visa support

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Licence requirement

Sri Lanka Medical Council registration

How to apply

Deadline

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Application method

Common selection examination conducted by PGIM (see relevant prospectus)

Funding

Funding

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Official sources