Masters Degree in Optometry (M.Optom) Course Objectives To make the student a competent eye care professional who will be part of the eye care team and actively participate in the co-management of eye disorders along with Ophthalmologists To assist the student in acquiring in-depth knowledge in various sub specialities of Optometry To introduce new and more precise techniques into the investigation and correction of vision related problems in patients To take up India centric research in specialised fields of vision care like community eye care, Occupational Optometry, sports vision, paediatric and geriatric eye disorders Highlights of the programme Expert faculty who are renowned professionals in the field of Ophthalmology / Optometry State-of-the-art clinics / labs Focus on Clinical Teaching/Training Intensive Hands-on Learning Access to world class library Attending CME / Grand rounds Reading assignments, Case report writing, Journal reading Submitting papers of publishable quality Conferences/ Seminars / Workshops Course Details Eligibility Under graduate degree in Optometry from any recognised University
Duration Commencement Mode of selection Application process 2 years full time (Annual Pattern) October 1 st Written test, Skill based evaluation, Personal Interview Application form can be obtained in person or can be downloaded from the website. Duly completed form can be submitted along with processing fee of Rs. 1,500/- by Cash/ DD in favour of Medical Research Foundation payable at Chennai Course Fee Rs. 1,50,000/- per year No of seats : 15 Affiliation : Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University Career Scope Eye hospitals in public and private sector Medical / Eye Research Institutes Academic Institutions Hospital Administration Optical Instruments / Retail industry Can pursue a career as an Entrepreneur / Freelancer Last date for document submission Last date for submission of application 30 th June Entrance test - 3 rd week of July (will be updated on website and intimated through e-mail) Will be followed by Skill based evaluation and Personal Interview Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through e-mail.
Documents needed during admission: i) Degree Provisional Certificate ii) iii) iv) Degree Certificate Transfer Certificate Migration Certificate v) Eligibility Certificate (to be issued by Medical University) vi) Fees in DD Note : Candidates are advised to keep these documents ready to avoid delays in admission registration Kindly address your queries to: The Head of the Department, Optometry Education The Sankara Nethralaya Academy (Unit of Medical Research Foundation) No.9, Vanagaram to Ambattur Road Ayanambakkam, Chennai 600 095 Ph: 044 4908 6000 Email: anujar@snmail.org
THE SANKARA NETHRALAYA ACADEMY (Unit of Medical Research Foundation) www.thesnacademy.ac.in City / Hospital Campus New No.41, Old No:18, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006. Ph No. 044 42271500 Vanagaram / Academic Campus No.9, Vanagaram Ambattur Road, Ayanambakkam, Chennai 600 095. Ph: 044 4908 6000 E-mail: snacademy@snmail.org APPLICATION FORM FOR UG / PG COURSES Registration Details: (To be filled by TSNA official) Registration Date: Remarks: Registration No: Registration in-charge (Sign) Student s Recent Colour Photograph Course Applied for Name of the Applicant with initials (as in +2 Mark Sheet in BLOCK letters) Expansion of Initials Gender (Please tick) Male Female Neutral Place of Birth Date of Birth D D M M Y Y Y Y Nationality Religion Community Address for Communication Blood Group Pin Code E-mail ID Phone with STD Code Mobile No Aadhaar (UAID) No
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