DM Medical Oncology

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Health Science Campus) Kochi

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Modes

Full Time

Duration

3 Year

Medium

English

Stream

Medical

Overview

DM in Medical Oncology is a super-specialty post doctorate course in the field of medicine. Medical Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with tumors or cancers.  India produces about 15 surgical oncologists every year whereas at least three times as many are needed. Doctorate of Medicine in Medical Oncology is a super – specialty Post Doctorate course in the field of medicine. Students have successfully completed the course and are now valuable asset to the Society both in India and abroad. Medical Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study of tumors or cancer. The course imparts training to candidates into the field of medical oncology and related subjects with adequate exposure to clinical and laboratory based activities. During the course emphasis is given on diagnosis of any cancer in a person, therapy, follow up of cancer patients after successful treatment, palliative care of patients with terminal malignancies and ethical questions surrounding cancer care. After successful course completion one will be able to work as specialist, teacher and researcher in public and private sector. Students who have successfully completed the course are now valuable asset to the Society both in India and abroad. Students enrolled to the course are imparted advanced learning in:

·         Medical oncology and related subjects.

·         Clinical and laboratory based activities.

·         Diagnosis of cancer of any type.

·         Therapies involved in treating cancer and follow up of cancer patients.

·         Providing palliative care to patients.

·         Diagnosis and treatment of terminal malignancies.

·         Ethics and fallacies surrounding cancer care.

DM in Medical Oncology is about:

·         Provision of multi-modality treatment.

·         Identification of the side effects of the cancer therapy or treatment given.

·         Management of the psychology of the patient.

·         Provision of moral support to the patient.

Eligibility

·         Post-graduation (MD), completed from an institute recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any of the State Medical Councils.

·         A minimum aggregate score of 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of post-graduation.

·         1-year compulsory rotating internship.

·         Preferably, a minimum of 12 months of professional experience, as most reputed institutes prefer candidates with work experience.

Admission Process

Generally, in most of the colleges and institutes offering the course, admission is provided based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test, such as NEET PG, conducted at the national level, followed by a subsequent round of counselling.

The round of counselling involves two additional rounds of Group Discussion and Personal Interview, wherein candidate’s general aptitude for the course is examined. A merit list is subsequently released issued by the institute allocating available seats to the qualifying candidates.

 

Job Opportunities
Job profile Job description Average salary
Oncologist An Oncologist takes care of a person's health and treatment once the patient has been diagnosed with cancer. A Medical Oncologist treats the cancer patient using chemotherapy and other medications like targeted therapy. An Oncologist takes care of a person's health and treatment once the patient has been diagnosed with cancer. A Medical Oncologist treats the cancer patient using chemotherapy and other medications like targeted therapy. 20,00,000 in 0-2 Years
Radiation Oncologist A Radiation Oncologist administers radiation therapy to patients as specified in the doctor's instructions. A Radiation Oncologist is a technician who positions the patient and adjusts the machines to ensure proper dosage for treating their cancer. A Radiation Oncologist administers radiation therapy to patients as specified in the doctor's instructions. A Radiation Oncologist is a technician who positions the patient and adjusts the machines to ensure proper dosage for treating their cancer. 12,00,000 in 0-2 Years

* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors


Colleges offering DM Medical Oncology

Regional Cancer Centre(RCC), Thiruvananthapuram

HistoryEstablished in the year 1981 jointly by the Government of Kerala and Government of India, the RCC, Thiruvananthapuram, is a comprehensive cancer centre catering to the population of the State of Kerala and the adjoining parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Genesis... View More
FAQs
The medium of DM Medical Oncology course is English
Basically you would want to choose a course that will lead you to fulfill your ambition and build your future career. you will always want to take courses which will future-proof your existing skillsets to better equip you to excel in your workplace and move your career path to succeed well in life.
Duration of the DM Medical Oncology course is 3 Year

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