Child Family Health International (CFHI): Sight for All-Ophthalmology Rotation in New Delhi, India
- Location(s): New Delhi / Delhi, India
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Research
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* 45 million people in India are visually impaired* There are 12 million blind people in India* 1 in 3 of three of the world's blind is Indian* 80% of the blindness in India is either curable or avoidableAs these figures suggest, blindness and oth... read more
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* 45 million people in India are visually impaired
* There are 12 million blind people in India
* 1 in 3 of three of the world's blind is Indian
* 80% of the blindness in India is either curable or avoidable
As these figures suggest, blindness and other visual impairments are significant challenges in modern India. However, healthcare services for the visually impaired are overwhelmingly located in urban cities while a majority of the population lives in rural areas. Despite these grim statistics, there are organizations working to bring eyecare to the individuals and communities most in need.
Through CFHI's Sight for All Program, you can join one such organization in their effort to reduce preventable visual handicaps. Unlike other programs offered by CFHI, this program is based out of one organization where students will rotate through the various departments and activities.
Located in Delhi, VENU Eye Institute and Research Centre is a non-governmental organization with a mission to bring quality eyecare to the doorstep of the visually-afflicted, the majority of whom live below the poverty line in urban slums and rural areas of India. VENU has been in operation for over 25 years, working to make some of the most sophisticated diagnostic and surgical facilities available to victims of curable or preventable causes of blindness.
Through VENU, participants will be exposed to primary mobile eye care clinics, observe ophthalmic procedures in the operating theater, and participate in advanced level classes at the institute. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe and participate in VENU's Community Based Rehabilitation program, which includes trainings for community level field workers at satellite hospitals in surrounding villages.
* There are 12 million blind people in India
* 1 in 3 of three of the world's blind is Indian
* 80% of the blindness in India is either curable or avoidable
As these figures suggest, blindness and other visual impairments are significant challenges in modern India. However, healthcare services for the visually impaired are overwhelmingly located in urban cities while a majority of the population lives in rural areas. Despite these grim statistics, there are organizations working to bring eyecare to the individuals and communities most in need.
Through CFHI's Sight for All Program, you can join one such organization in their effort to reduce preventable visual handicaps. Unlike other programs offered by CFHI, this program is based out of one organization where students will rotate through the various departments and activities.
Located in Delhi, VENU Eye Institute and Research Centre is a non-governmental organization with a mission to bring quality eyecare to the doorstep of the visually-afflicted, the majority of whom live below the poverty line in urban slums and rural areas of India. VENU has been in operation for over 25 years, working to make some of the most sophisticated diagnostic and surgical facilities available to victims of curable or preventable causes of blindness.
Through VENU, participants will be exposed to primary mobile eye care clinics, observe ophthalmic procedures in the operating theater, and participate in advanced level classes at the institute. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe and participate in VENU's Community Based Rehabilitation program, which includes trainings for community level field workers at satellite hospitals in surrounding villages.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Volunteer
Research
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Spring Break
- Custom
- Short Term
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Public Health
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Child Family Health International (CFHI) Scholarships
Child Family Health International is pleased to offer partial scholarships for select 2015 and 2016 program dates. Since 2007, we have provided CFHI Global Health Scholars with more than $100,000 in scholarship funding. CFHI is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is our policy to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to the mission and vision of CFHI.
$500-$1000
Deadlines:
For those wanting to participate in a CFHI Global Health Education program from August-December, the application submission deadline is June 17. Scholarship recipients will be notified by July 17.
For participants aiming to go on a program between January-April, the application submission deadline is November 12. Scholarship recipients will be notified by December 10.
Guidelines/Requirements:
CFHI is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is the policy of CFHI to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to the mission and vision of CFHI. Scholarships will be given to students who demonstrate a commitment to their communities as well as financial need and an interest in exchanging ideas and sharing experiences with people in Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Mexico and South Africa. Priority will be given to people of ethnicities under-represented in CFHI programs, as well as those who have had limited opportunity to travel abroad. All interested in attending a CFHI program during the specified program months/year and who are financially able to pay the remaining program fees along with their own airfare are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those who apply for scholarship consideration as well as submit an application to a CFHI program online. Scholarship applicants wishing to attend any CFHI program in Latin America (Mexico, Bolivia, Ecuador) must meet the language eligibility requirements listed for that program.
Recipients of CFHI scholarships will be required to pay their own airfare, the balance of their CFHI program fees, and any personal expenses as outlined on the program description pages. Recipients must keep a clinical and cultural immersion journal to be used as part of their scholarship report submitted at the end of their program. They must take photographs while abroad that may be used on the CFHI website and in CFHI publications and materials.
Recipients may also be required to write an article about their experience for CFHI newsletters or other publications. They must also be willing to report their perspective on diversity in the host country with particular focus in medical and social contexts. CFHI will ask recipients to act as Campus Representatives or Alumni Ambassadors for prospective CFHI participants, and may be asked to attend study abroad fairs in their local area.
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