Several times a year, Aravind-Madurai, Tirunelveli and Coimbatore arrange Continuing Medical Education programmes (CME) for ophthalmologists from all over the country and abroad. Eminent faculty from India and abroad conduct these seminars, workshops and clinical/surgical demonstrations.

SHORT COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

Throughout the year, several short courses and workshops are organised, both on the clinical and management side. Such clinical courses are usually of two days duration while the management or non-clinical courses are spread over one week. Information on these courses are sent to institutions and individuals two to three months in advance. These courses are designed as an update on knowledge and skills, to enable professionals keep in touch with latest developments.

UPDATE IN OPHTHALMOLOGY FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

Aravind-Madurai conducts an ophthalmology update for exam-going postgraduates (DO, MS, Dip.NB, MRCO). Candidates from government and other private institutions in the country are eligible for this course. It provides an update in theory, diagnostic aids and clinical management. Model examinations focusing on case discussions, case presentations and clinical examinations enable candidates to face their forthcoming examinations with confidence.

The course is conducted once a year during the first/second week of September.