Advancing Excellence in Ophthalmic Training
Sardar Trust Eye Hospital is proud to offer a comprehensive Residency Program in Ophthalmology, recognized by the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). Designed for medical graduates committed to specializing in eye care, our program provides rigorous clinical training, academic learning, and hands-on surgical experience in a supportive, patient-centered environment.
Learn about our program below, and for further details, download the residency manual
Sardar Trust Ophthalmology Residency Training Program Overview
The Sardar Trust Ophthalmology Residency Training Program is a four-year journey designed to equip future ophthalmologists with comprehensive clinical and surgical skills. Applications open each year in November/December and can be submitted easily through our hospital website. Applicants simply need to complete an online form and upload the required documents. Shortlisted candidates may then be invited for one or two rounds of in-person or virtual interviews. Training officially begins in February.
In the first six months, residents gain hands-on experience across a variety of settings — from vision and clinical screening rooms to diagnostic ophthalmology, the Emergency Department, operating rooms, and resident teaching sessions — ensuring a strong foundation for their residency.
Take the first step toward a rewarding career in ophthalmology — apply now and begin your journey with Sardar Trust.
Complete Surgical Training
Our innovative surgical curriculum offers extensive hands-on experience in cataract, strabismus, corneal and refractive, glaucoma, vitreoretinal, oculoplastic, and trauma (open globe) procedures. With guidance from expert faculty, residents achieve strong surgical exposure across both comprehensive and subspecialty areas.
Training includes regular structured one-on-one sessions with faculty, as well as independent practice opportunities
Collaborative Learning Environment with Robust Research Opportunities
As a Sardar Trust Ophthalmology trainee, you are strongly encouraged to collaborate with faculty to pursue novel scientific and clinical investigations. Many residents publish first-author publications in top-tier journals.
Promoting Community
Sardar Trust embraces inclusion and welcomes people from all backgrounds. We respect and celebrate different points of view, and we strive for an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and engaged within our community.
Program Highlights
CPSP-Recognized Residency Program
Structured clinical rotations across sub-specialties
Supervised surgical training in state-of-the-art operating theatres
Regular academic sessions, journal clubs, and case discussions
Mentorship by leading ophthalmologists and faculty
Access to outpatient clinics, diagnostic labs, and community outreach camps
Why Train with Us?
- Nationally recognized training hospital
- High-volume patient exposure
- Strong academic culture
- Involvement in research and publications
- Opportunities for community engagement through outreach programs
You will gain exposure to diverse patient populations and pathologies in a variety of hospital settings. Although most of your time will be spent at Sardar Trust Eye Hospital, our affiliate institutes offer you the opportunity to rotate through other departments at:
- The Eye Associates
- National Hospital and Medical Centre (mandatory neurology rotation)
- Chughtai Institute of Pathology (mandatory pathology and radiology rotations)
- Sphere (elective public health, research, and policy making rotation)
Clinical Exposure
Residents gain in-depth experience in:
- Cataract, Glaucoma, Retina, Cornea, and Oculoplastics
- Pediatric Ophthalmology and Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Refraction, diagnostics, and emergency eye care
Expert Faculty — Pioneers in their Fields
At Sardar Trust, you’ll learn from the best in our field. Our faculty are exceptional mentors and include world-renowned experts in all subspecialty areas, ranging from retina and diabetic eye disease to paediatric ophthalmology and complex strabismus. They have pioneered many of the biggest breakthroughs in ophthalmology care in Pakistan and beyond. Learn more about our faculty and award-winning mentors. https://www.stehpk.org/faculty-expertise-1
Where Will Residency Take You?
Our graduates go on to pursue subspecialty fellowship training at a top program or begin work as general ophthalmologists, academic ophthalmologists, or research investigators.
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Eligibility & Application
The residency program is open to candidates who have completed their MBBS and passed the FCPS-I examination in Ophthalmology. Selection is based on academic performance and a structured interview. Interested applicants may apply through the CPSP portal or contact the hospital’s residency coordinator, and can find additional details in the residency manual available for download.
Contact Us
Residency Program Office
Sardar Trust Eye Hospital
📞 Phone: +92 309 7881933
📧 Email: info@sardartrust.org
🌐 Website: stehpk.org