Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Launches 18th Kalpavriksha CME to nurture next-gen eye specialists
Chennai, 20 September 2025 – Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, in collaboration with the Eye Research Centre Foundation, inaugurated the 18th edition of Kalpavriksha, its flagship national Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme tailored for postgraduate ophthalmology students.
This two-day academic summit brings together over 300 budding ophthalmologists from across India, with 30+ renowned faculty members delivering an intensive, fast-track curriculum designed to strengthen clinical knowledge and exam preparedness.
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The CME was officially inaugurated by Hon'ble Dr Ezhilan Naganathan, Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, in the presence of Dr Ashvin Agarwal, Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Agarwals Group of Eye Hospital, along with organising secretaries Dr Soundari S., Dr Dhivya Ashok Kumar, and Dr Preethi Naveen.
Structured as a comprehensive crash course, Kalpavriksha offers participants deep insights into diagnostic techniques, key exam-focused topics, clinical case discussions, and hands-on training through wet lab sessions. The programme spans critical subspecialties including Glaucoma, Retina, Cornea, Neuro-Ophthalmology, and more. One of the highlights includes live case presentations by postgraduate students, culminating in the Dr (Mrs.) T. Agarwal Award for Best Case Presentation.
This year’s awardees included Dr Sikha Bince, who received the Dr V Velayutham Consistent Performer Award, and Dr Sara S., who was honoured with the Dr J. Agarwal Exemplary Award for best case presentation.
Speaking at the event, Dr Ezhilan Naganathan remarked, “Kalpavriksha is a powerful example of how clinical excellence and academic mentorship can work hand-in-hand to build the future of medicine. I commend Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital for its unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and strengthening ophthalmology education across Tamil Nadu and beyond.”
Dr Ashvin Agarwal added, “Kalpavriksha evolves every year to align with the changing landscape of ophthalmology education. It’s not just a CME, but a unique mentorship platform. Through wet labs, interactive workshops, and live case discussions, we ensure students get both theoretical depth and hands-on experience. We’re proud to host participants from more than 35 institutions nationwide.”
With a legacy of over six decades, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital continues to lead in both clinical innovation and medical education, operating over 250 centres across India and Africa. Kalpavriksha stands as a testament to the group's ongoing mission—to cultivate clinical excellence and empower the next generation of eye care professionals.
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