ST-Phaco Development Program - Alcon
The ST-Phaco Development Program - Alcon programme at Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre is designed for practicing ophthalmologists looking to formalize and sharpen existing skills who want to build genuine, hands-on competence in Industry rather than just theoretical familiarity. The curriculum moves deliberately from wet-lab simulation to supervised live cases, with faculty grading each trainee against the ICO-OSCAR checklist at every stage so progress is measured, not assumed. The goal isn't just exposure to Industry techniques, but a level of comfort and judgement that only comes from repeated, supervised practice with honest feedback after every attempt. The programme is delivered at Susrut's own dedicated wet-lab facility, with real operating microscopes and simulation kits rather than shared or improvised equipment, so the practice environment matches an actual operating room as closely as possible.
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Course Structure
What you will learn?
1st week:
Steps Surgery under 1:1 direct supervision with extensive Wet Lab Practice, ICO-OSCAR scoring, Video Discussion, Theory.
2nd week:
Surgery under 1:1 direct supervision with Wet Lab Practice, ICO-OSCAR scoring, Video Discussion, Theory, Phaco Machine Orientation.
3rd & 4th week:
Independent surgery under 1:1 direct supervision with Wet Lab Practice, ICO-OSCAR scoring, Video Discussion, Theory, Phaco Dynamics, Roll Play.
Ongoing:
Basics of Phaco technique with adequate exposure to phaco.
Course Location
- No of Seats
- 1
- Course In-Charge
- Amit Pal
- Address
- 25/1 Kalikapur Road, Berhampore, Murshidabad Pin - 742101
- Contact
- +91 9153330883
- training@susrut.org
Eligibility Criteria
- ➜Prior exposure to basic diagnostic instrumentation is expected, though prior surgical experience is not a prerequisite for entry-level batches.
- ➜Applicants are expected to attend the full duration of the course — partial attendance batches are not offered for this programme.
- ➜A valid medical registration in ophthalmology (or the relevant allied field) is required before enrollment.
Description
- ➜Every batch is assessed against the ICO-OSCAR international scoring standard, so a trainee's progress is comparable across cohorts, not just self-reported.
- ➜Faculty-to-trainee ratios are kept deliberately low throughout this programme so feedback stays specific and immediate rather than generic.
- ➜Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre has been conducting structured surgical training since 2010, with a specific focus on measurable, repeatable outcomes rather than one-off workshops.
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