Fellowship in Onco Pathology

• Should have passed the PG Degree in Pathology from any of the Medical Colleges in India, recognized by the Medical Council of India.
• M.B.B.S. / Bachelor Degree recognized by the Medical Council of India.
• Candidates should have their MBBS/PG Degrees registered with Medical Council of India and Gujarat State Medical Council (India/State).

Note: Candidates who have appeared or are appearing for the PG examination may apply but the provisional or permanent PG Degree certificate should be produced at the time of admission counselling if selected, failing which admission will not be granted.

The Fellowship Programmes in Onco Pathology has objectives:

• Gain deep knowledge in the subject, both practical and theoretical aspects.
• To learn the current practices and recent advances in onco-pathology.
• To learn about fundamentals of Immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology and flow-cytometry.
• Orientation toward basic and advanced cancer research activities.
• To actively take part in research activities of the department.
• To learn interpersonal communication skills and communication skill towards patients and their relatives

The learning process will be facilitated by; -

• Clinical expertise gained by working alongside experienced Oncopathologists.
• Attendance in Regularly Multi-specialty tumor boards.
• Teaching sessions, which would include inter disciplinary seminars (involving radiation, medical and surgical oncology besides the parent unit.), Journal clubs, and case presentation.
• Assisting and hand on experience in all Onco Pathology
• Posting to allied branches of oncology for an exposure to these areas of oncology.
• Project work in the form of at least one publication in any oncology journal and involvement in community based intervention programme for cancer.