Program Overview
The Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Program at Hamad Medical corporation is a prestigious and comprehensive training program for aspiring ophthalmologists providing the highest quality clinical experience that allows fellows to become thoroughly familiar with every aspect of vitreoretinal diseases and the state-of-the-art medical and surgical management of these conditions, combined with research to advance the diagnosis and management of these problems.
The diverse patient population that seeks treatment here covers the range of vitreoretinal diseases, including retinal detachment secondary to degenerative disorders, diabetic retinopathy, inherited vitreoretinal disorders, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and a large macular degeneration patient population. Fellows gain surgical and clinical experience at Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) in Hamad Medical City.
Faculty members are committed to developing tomorrow’s leaders in this subspecialty and, therefore, ensure that fellows acquire world-class surgical skills during their training here. Fellows are given the opportunity to play a central role in the care of patients, and enjoy increased autonomy in the Fellow Clinic and while performing complex surgeries.
Fellows also gain the experience of teaching and giving didactic lectures to residents. During the time that residents rotate through the vitreoretinal surgery service, the fellows are available for consultation during clinic.
Goals and Objectives
Fellow Year 1:
- Basic evaluation of vitreoretinal clinic patients (Fundoscopy, OCT reading, etc) with indirect supervision.
- Basic Vitreoretinal surgeries and Complex anterior segment surgeries with direct supervision.
- Retinal lasers and intravitreal injections with indirect supervision.
- Screening and treatment for ROP with direct supervision.
- Hands on training with vitreoretinal related diagnostic tests including B scan and FFA.
Fellow Year 2:
- Basic Vitreoretinal surgeries with indirect supervision.
- Advanced Vitreoretinal surgeries and Complex anterior segment surgeries with direct supervision.
- Retinal lasers and intravitreal injections with indirect supervision.
- Screening and treatment for ROP with direct supervision.
- Vitreoretinal research activities.
Fellow Year 3:
- Basic Vitreoretinal surgeries with indirect supervision.
- Advanced Vitreoretinal surgeries and Complex anterior segment surgeries with
indirect supervision.
- Retinal lasers and intravitreal injections with indirect supervision.
- Screening and treatment for ROP with indirect supervision.
- Vitreoretinal research activities.
Clinical Training and Key Rotations
The Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Program at Hamad Medical corporation is a combined medical/surgical fellowship that begins in early July.
Contact Information
Program Director:
Dr. Anant Pai
Associate Program Director(s):
Dr. Mustafa Mohamed I. Al-Hashimi
Program Coordinator:
Ms. Amal Nasser
Program Email:
NCHEKKALICHINTAVIDA@hamad.qa
