Train to become a confident, independent eye surgeon
A three-year DNB Ophthalmology residency at Suraj Eye Institute — a DNB training centre of the National Board since 2007, with two campuses in Nagpur, subspecialty consultants in every field and more than 30 years of research behind every clinic.
The residency that makes you a complete ophthalmologist
You will see the full range of eye disease of Central India, operate under close supervision from early on, and learn in a hospital where research and teaching are part of every day.
Graded surgical training
Our Fast-Trac Safe Surgery Training, introduced in 2014, takes you step by step through surgery so that you finish your three years as a safe, experienced ophthalmic surgeon.
Every subspecialty under one roof
Glaucoma, cataract, cornea and eye bank, medical and surgical retina, paediatric ophthalmology and squint, refractive surgery (ICL) and a 24×7 eye emergency service.
Our services →Research from day one
Research is a routine part of the curriculum. You work with a team that has 218 peer-reviewed publications, including the Central India Eye and Medical Study and the Global Burden of Disease studies.
Our research →Mentored by subspecialists
Learn one-to-one from fellowship-trained consultants, with training from institutions such as Sankara Nethralaya, Harvard (Massachusetts Eye and Ear) and UK universities.
Our consultants →A real academic culture
Case presentations, the Suraj Eye Sciences Academy library (CaseWise, ImageWise, QuizWise, OSCE), our G60 glaucoma and Imaging the Eye webinars, and the Spark postgraduate refresher course.
The Academy →Community ophthalmology
See eye care beyond the hospital through our rural outreach, school screening (KidSight), diabetic eye screening (Sight Save) and retinopathy-of-prematurity programmes.
Public health →
Three seats a year, two campuses, every subspecialty
Hands-on from the start, under supervision
Residents learn in our operating theatres at both campuses, progressing from assisting to operating under the supervision of a consultant.
A structured week of learning
Teaching runs alongside clinics and surgery throughout the week — case presentations, seminars and journal clubs, surgical teaching in the operating theatre, and dedicated time for your DNB thesis and research.
From NEET-PG to your first day at Suraj
- Qualify NEET-PGDNB Ophthalmology (post-MBBS) seats are allotted on the basis of NEET-PG.
- Choose Suraj Eye InstituteSelect Suraj Eye Institute, Nagpur for DNB Ophthalmology in the national counselling (MCC).
- Talk to us firstCall or visit before you lock your choices — we will show you both campuses and introduce you to our residents.
- JoinReport with your allotment letter and documents as required by NBEMS.
Our current residents and fellows
Residents who trained here
Since 2007 our DNB residents have gone on to practise as eye specialists. Meet them, and our fellows, on the alumni page.
Questions about the residency?
Speak to us before NEET-PG counselling — we are happy to answer your questions and to show you around both campuses.