The Sankara Nethralaya Academy (TSNA)

Name :

The Sankara Nethralaya Academy (TSNA)

Address  :

No.9,
Kil Ayanambakkam

Town  :

Chennai

State  :

Tamil Nadu

Country  :

INDIA

Post Code:

600 006

Phone  :

044 4308 4111 / 4308 4222

Fax  :

044 2825 4180

Web URL  :


Description

The Sankara Nethralaya Academy TSNA is the academic wing of Sankara Nethralaya the leading super speciality eye hospital based in Chennai It is a oneofitskind academy which offers a distinctive series of educational programs ranging from certificate to doctoral level programs in various fields including allied health sciences like Ophthalmic Nursing Operation Theater Assistants Medical Laboratory Technology Medical Records Optometry Ophthalmology and MBA in hospital amp health system management The primary goal of the academy is to critically create a pool of comprehensive welltrained health care professionals with the confidence and capability to meet the challenges in health sector

TSNA is a pioneer institute inculcating knowledge and skills pertaining to health care research and hospital administration Sankara Nethralaya accomplishes its excellence in education through its academy with all modern facilities paving way for an excellent ambience for extensive learning It provides the highest possible standards of professional competence and conduct to the health care practioners and administrative personnel around the world It aims at enhancing their knowledge and expertise without compromising on professional ethics and quality education which helps them to do ordinary things extraordinarily well

About Us
The Sankara Nethralaya Academy a unit of Medical Research Foundation was established on January 25 2010 with the blessings of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam This exemplary institute is headed by the dynamic leadership of DrSSBadrinath ChairmanEmeritus amp President Medical Research Foundation with enduring dedication to offer a pursuit of excellence in education and research The members of the governing board provide constant support to implement Excellence through Knowledge

We draw inspiration from the words of one of Tamil Nadus famous poetess Avvaiyar who once said Numbers and letters are as important as the eye is to the human being The Academy thus attaches prime importance in imparting comprehensive education and extensive high quality training to the students by fostering the cooperation between the academic and hospital eye care community

Located in the heart of the city with exquisite buildings ample infrastructure such as airconditioned and multimedia facilitated class rooms modern laboratories wellstocked library stateoftheart computer and internet facilities dedicated and eminent faculty the institution holds a great promise to make a difference in enriching the academic quality to produce talented health care professionals and administrators

The Sankara Nethralaya Academy offers programs designed exclusively by the experts from top notch institutions To achieve academic excellence TSNA has affiliated with The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University and has collaboration with leading institutions such as the Association of British Dispensing Opticians ABDO UK Twintech International University College of Technology Malaysia and Madras Management Association

With so much awaiting for the students at TSNA it is their unique opportunity to carve a niche for themselves that enables them to become a responsible wellqualified and discerning citizens to benefit the public

Vision
Promotion of highest standards of healthcare education with total commitment through training and empowering aspiring individuals by providing a unique learning experience to develop their potential with the aid of modern innovative technology

Mission
To enhance SN brand as a teaching amp training institution

To disseminate knowledge through individual and collaborative instructions in a compassionate inspiring environment to students from diverse socio economic strata

To nurture inquisitive talent and provide training in emerging healthcare technologies to extend students horizons beyond classroom education

To provide competent professionals to serve the community in healthcare sector with good training and practical skills

To eradicate blindness through education

To foster knowledge upgradation to sustain the expertise in the professional careers of the candidates
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