Training Center Information |
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Institution |
University of Health Sciences |
Country/city |
Cambodia/ Phnom Penh |
Contact Person |
Dr. Ngy Meng (Training Coordinator), Dr. Kong Piseth campbl@online.com.kh, ngymeng_2004@yahoo.com, pisethkng@yahoo.com |
Consortium Partner |
The Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF) and Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology (RANZCO). |
Main funding bodies |
FHF, AusAID and Eye Care Foundation (ECF). |
Course Information |
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Course name |
The Ophthalmology Residency Training in Cambodia |
Useful Website |
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Duration |
4 years |
Recognition |
Established and recognized by the Royal Government of Cambodia, Ministry of Health (MoH) |
Curriculum Content |
Update on General Medicine, Fundamentals and principles of Ophthalmology, Optics, Refraction and Contact Lens, Ophthalmic Pathology and Intraocular Tumors, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Orbits, Eyelids, and lachrymal System, External Diseases and Cornea, Intraocular Inflation and Uveitis, Glaucoma, Lens and Cataract, Retina and Vitreous, Public Health Ophthalmology/Vision 2020,Research in Ophthalmology, Computers in Ophthalmology. |
Registration and Recognition |
Ministry of Health (MoH), Royal Government of Cambodia |
Prerequisite Qualifications |
Medical Doctor Diploma or Bachelor of Medical Sciences |
Frequency (Timing) |
Every Year |
Number of Positions Available |
5 candidate per year |
Year Established |
2007 |
Language |
Khmer, English and French |
Scholarship Opportunities |
Yes, for local student only |
Fellowships |
N/A |
Internship possibilities/ linkages and partnerships |
International Affiliate Institution: Tilganga Eye Hospital (Nepal) Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi hospital of Mahidol University, Thailand and RANZCO. National Affiliation: Preah Ang Doung Hospital, Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital and Takeo Eye Hospital |
Environment: internet, computers, library |
Available Internet and reference at resource centre at Department of Ophthalmology. |
Equipment and proactive labs (partnerships with hospitals) |
Basic Teaching Equipments and materials |
Trainer qualification levels |
Senior Ophthalmologist, Local and International Lecturer |
Text books and materials |
Available at the resource centre |
Other notes |
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