DNB Radiation Oncology

The DNB Training Program in Radiation Oncology department, evaluating both new patients and follow-up patients. Our average annual number of new patients is over 2000/year and includes a broad mix of patients with all types of neoplasms. The department is equipped with 3 Varian LINACs, Eclipse Treatment planning systems and a HDR brachytherapy unit.
Residents participate in the initial evaluation, staging, treatment planning, simulation, and therapy of their patients. They receive comprehensive training in megavoltage external beam therapy (3DCRT, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT), electron therapy, HDR brachytherapy and frameless stereotactic radiotherapy. There is a strong emphasis on Brachytherapy procedures as warranted. Our residents are expected to present at least 4-5 seminars weekly on various aspects of cancer management. In addition, at the end of the first, second and third year of training, they are required to take the Formative Assessment Test conducted by National Board of Examinations.
Didactic lectures in radiation physics and radiation biology are routinely held. Ancillary rotations include stints in medical oncology, surgical oncology, paediatric oncology, Gynec. oncology, nuclear medicine, pain & palliative care, pathology & radiology as part of the residency program. In addition, postings to other centres for training in 2D planning is part of the program in our hospital.