Goonj: 10th Amrita Cochlear Implant Surgical Instruction Course

Goonj is an intense two-day course focused on training aspiring surgeons in the skill of Cochlear Implant surgery using the posterior tympanotomy approach. This is the 10th edition of this course.  

Course Director: 
Dr Shomeshwar Singh MS DLO FRCS MD, 
Senior Consultant and Adjunct Professor of Cochlear Implants 

Day 1 is spent on detailed, threadbare, step by step discussion on surgical steps followed by surgery on cadavers. Insertion models along with cadavers are used to practice electrode insertion. Dr Singh has a vast experience in mentoring Cochlear Implant Surgery and is well known for his crystal-clear instructions, making this surgery easy to understand and perform.   

Day 2 is focused on Radiology (CT and MRI scans) in cochlear implant surgery. Dr Singh discusses reading these scans on films and using dicom images on a computer to clear any doubts and instill confidence in Surgeons in reading scans by themselves. Audiology and Rehabilitation topics are covered by interactive lectures. There is also a section on using Augmented Mixed reality (by Brain Lab) to understand the complex anatomy in cochlear implant surgery. 

For more information, please contact: 
Dr Shomeshwar Singh  
Tel & WhatsApp: +91 9958733665 
E Mail: [email protected] 

Feedback from ENT Surgeons who have attended the course: 

Goonj 2025 held at Amrita Faridabad was an amazing learning experience with detailed in-depth practical tips on the surgical steps. The cadavers provided were well preserved. Really enjoyed one on one discussion with Dr Shomeshwar and how he put across his vast experience in simple, doable steps. Highly indebt for such an exposure. Thank you – IK 

Goonj 2025, Amrita cochlear implant surgical instruction course, was an exceptional learning experience for us. Dr. Shomeshwar Singh and his team delivered insightful lectures covering anatomical nuances, radiology, surgical techniques and difficult situations and their management in a very simple and friendly environment. The course was so engrossing that we never realized when the 2 days passed. Overall, the workshop was highly informative and invaluable for both budding and experienced surgeons, reinforcing best practices in cochlear implantation. – NK 

Amrita Cochlear Implant Surgical Instruction Course, date 22 & 23 of February 2025 workshop is really fantastic, good learning and teaching course for me about cochlear implant basic to all topmost surgical steps. In India this institute (Amrita Hospital, Faridabad) is best for this workshop. Dr. Shomeshwar Singh Sir & Dr. Aparna Mahajan Madam guided me all steps on cadaver to reach cochlear implant successful in cochlea. Dr. Shomeshwar Singh Sir & Dr. Aparna Mahajan Madam are very good teachers for this course. Thanks to all of the organizers to arrange this course & special thanks to Department of E. N. T., Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. – MRM 

"Fantastic workshop! Everything was well-arranged, making it a great & learning experience." – SK