The DNB (Ophthalmology) Program at MGMEI offers advanced training for aspiring ophthalmologists, equipping them with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience.
The Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Post-Graduate Ophthalmology Program under the aegis of National Board of Education, New Delhi commenced in 2011 with one seat being granted for Primary DNB and one seat for Post-Diploma candidates.
The focus of this program at MGM Eye Institute has been to impart a comprehensive training in clinical procedures, diagnostics and therapeutics in diseases of the eye and visual system. The strength of the program is the exposure of the trainee to entire spectrum of eye diseases as the institute has all the sub-specialty services like cornea & anterior segment, glaucoma, vitreo-retina, oculoplasty, paediatric ophthalmology, squint, neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, and community ophthalmology.
No of seats
Post MBBS: - 1No.
Post Diploma: - 2No.
The OPDs have high quality slit-lamps, indirect ophthalmoscope, refraction units and diagnostic facilities which the DNB trainees are made to use so as to have hands on experience and better understanding. Postings in contact lens clinic, low vision clinics, custom made ocular prosthesis, eye bank,microbiology laboratory helps in acquiring a variety of ancillary skills.
A fully functional wet lab with phaco machine and consumables enable them to learn the surgical steps in a graded manner. This is helpful when they start their surgical training. Their surgical training is supervised closely by consultants.
The surgical exposure includes all types of cataract and oculoplasty surgeries and limited vitreo-retinal and corneal procedures.
To impart confidence, independent OPD and OR days from DNB final year.
To ensure a sound theoretical knowledge regular morning classes are held around the year which includes major reviews, case studies, journal articles, imaging and diagnostics. A collection of specimens, histopathology slides, x-ray, CT and MRI scans are available.
To inculcate research, DNB trainees are encouraged to take part in research activities besides their thesis work and present them in conferences.
The library is equipped with all standard textbooks and has important national and international journals. It is open 24x7.
To expose them to community blindness, the trainees attend community outreach camps independently and perform surgeries on the screened patients.
Overall the program is designed to ensure that the trainees gather a comprehensive knowledge so that on completion, they are able to manage patients independently.
| Sl. | Name of Doctor | Place | Year of Joining | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh | Chhattisgarh | 2022 | Year of Completion is 2025 |
| 2 | Dr. Diksha Rahangdale | Maharashtra | 2022 | Year of Completion is 2025 |
| 3 | Dr.Sonu Shetty | Maharashtra | 2022 | Year of Completion is 2025 |
| 4 | Dr. Arshi Saba | Jharkhand | 2020 | Year of Completion is 2023 |
| 5 | Dr. Abhishek Singh | Maharashtra | 2020 | Cleared Examination in first attempt in 2022 |
| 6 | Dr. Khushboo Dewangan | Chhattisgarh | 2019 | Year of Completion is 2022 |
| 7 | Dr. Vinamrata Shukla | Chhattisgarh | 2019 | Cleared Examination in first attempt in 2021 |
| 8 | Dr. Alka Sonkeshri | Chhattisgarh | 2018 | Cleared Examination in first attempt in 2021 |
| 9 | Dr. Prerna Agrawal | Maharashtra | 2018 | Cleared Examination in first attempt in 2020 |
| 10 | Dr. Aashish Gangrade | Madhya Pradesh | 2017 | Cleared Examination in first attempt in 2020 |
| 11 | Dr. Deepanshu Agrawal | Madhya Pradesh | 2017 | Cleared Examination in first attempt in 2019 |
| 12 | Dr. Arpit Sharma | Madhya Pradesh | 2016 | Cleared Examination in first attempt in 2019 |
| 13 | Dr. Priyavrat Bhatia | Chhattisgarh | 2015 | Cleared Examination in first attempt in 2018 |
| 14 | Dr.Kalpit Jangid | Rajasthan | 2014 | Cleared Examination in first attempt in 2017 |
| 15 | Dr.Patel Shailen R | Gujarat | 2013 | Cleared Examination in first attempt in 2016 |
| 16 | Dr.Ipshita Aparajita Nanda | Odisha | 2012 | Cleared Examination in first attempt in 2015 |
| 17 | Dr. Neha Gupta | Uttar Pradesh | 2011 | Cleared Examination in first attempt in 2014 |
“I am pursuing my DNB (Ophthalmology) training since May 2014 and during the period I felt that my presentation and teaching skills have improved a lot. In my 2.5 years of training I have performed over 500 surgeries and my surgical skills have been improving day by day. Moreover I am handling all diagnostics procedures. All thanks to my Consultants under whom I am learning a lot and also to the MGMEI family members for their constant support. I am privileged to be a part of this training in this prestigious institute and feeling at home for the work culture and support from all......''
“I have done over 300 surgeries and am conversant with all the diagnostics as I have done them independently. My presentation skills have improved and in the recent state conference my paper was awarded Appreciation certificate. With my training I am confident of handling any patients with eye diseases....”
“It has been a privilege to be a part of MGM Eye Institute as a DNB trainee. Initially it took me a few days to adjust with the schedule and the environment, but soon the things became easier. All the consultants are excellent teachers and were always there to clear the doubts of students. The regular classes conducted for DNB students were very beneficial to make our fundamentals strong. I really value not only the academic knowledge and surgical skill, but also the practical lessons of patient dealing and management that I have learned here. I really wish that many more students may benefit from the valuable teachings that are been offered here through DNB training..... .”
“I am pursuing my DNB (Ophthalmology) training since May 2014 and during the period I felt that my presentation and teaching skills have improved a lot. In my 2.5 years of training I have performed over 500 surgeries and my surgical skills have been improving day by day. Moreover I am handling all diagnostics procedures. All thanks to my Consultants under whom I am learning a lot and also to the MGMEI family members for their constant support. I am privileged to be a part of this training in this prestigious institute and feeling at home for the work culture and support from all......''
“I have done over 300 surgeries and am conversant with all the diagnostics as I have done them independently. My presentation skills have improved and in the recent state conference my paper was awarded Appreciation certificate. With my training I am confident of handling any patients with eye diseases....”
“It has been a privilege to be a part of MGM Eye Institute as a DNB trainee. Initially it took me a few days to adjust with the schedule and the environment, but soon the things became easier. All the consultants are excellent teachers and were always there to clear the doubts of students. The regular classes conducted for DNB students were very beneficial to make our fundamentals strong. I really value not only the academic knowledge and surgical skill, but also the practical lessons of patient dealing and management that I have learned here. I really wish that many more students may benefit from the valuable teachings that are been offered here through DNB training..... .”
