Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology

Applications are invited for a one year institutional fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology at
Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery.

Eligibility: MS/DNB (ENT), MS/DNB (General Surgery), MDS (Maxillo facial Surgery),
DLO ( ENT)
Application fee: `2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand Only) in the form of Demand Draft
drawn from a nationalized bank in favour of Director, Malabar Cancer Centre payable at
Thalassery should submit along with the application.
Submission of application: The filled application along with Demand Draft `2,000/- as
application fee and attested copies of certificates (for proving age, qualification, experience,
Community, etc.) should be forwarded to The Director, Malabar Cancer Centre,
Moozhikkara PO, Thalassery, Kerala-670103 without fail so as to reach on or before
20/06/2015 till 5 PM
For any clarifications: Please contact Dr. Sajith Babau TP, Associate Professor & Co-ordinator,
Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology at (+91) 9496048806 or drsajith@gmail.com.

Last date of Application

: 20th June 2015

Provisional date for interview

: 27th June 2015

Announcement of results

: 30th June 2015

Date of joining the course

: 15th July 2015.

Please see brochure for further details.

MALABAR CANCER CENTRE

(An autonomous centre under Govt. of Kerala)
Moozhikkara(P.O), Thalassery, Kannur District, Kerala, India-670103.
Phone: 0490 2355881, Fax: 0490 2355880, E-mail: mcctly@gmail.com, Web: www.mcc.kerala.gov.in

Application form for Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology, 2015

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Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala- 670103

http://mcc.kerala.gov.in/

Introduction:
Head and neck cancers are mostly managed at specialized cancer centres and medical
colleges in India. The training in head and neck surgery during postgraduate courses, in
general surgery or ENT is often not adequate to manage cancer patients. Post doctoral
training is necessary to produce more head and neck surgeons capable of treating these
common cancers.

Aim
The aim is to provide the training foundation for those individuals dedicated to careers in
head and neck surgical oncology through training in the areas of interdisciplinary
management, complex head and neck oncologic surgery and research. This additional
expertise emphasizes critical analysis of clinical problems and development of additional
skills in the performance of techniques required for the practice of the subspecialty, including
consultation skills and multidisciplinary treatment planning, with emphasis in basic and
clinical research methodologies.

Educational Curriculum
The Programme
Duration: The duration of the course will be 1 year.
Number of seats:
I.

Intake of candidates will be limited to 2 per year.

Requirements for Fellowship

1. The candidate should possess MS/DNB degree in General Surgery or ENT or
DLO or MDS in Maxillofacial Surgery.

II.

Educational Objectives

The goals of these fellowships are to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary training to

individuals who are committed to a career in head and neck surgical oncology.
The fellowship programme will be a one year course
The fellowship training will provide a broad exposure to the full range of clinical problems
encountered in a tertiary head and neck oncology practice.

The trainee will be full time residents of the institutions and will perform the duties and
responsibilities of a full time surgeon in Surgical oncology.
Upon completion of a one-year fellowship, the surgeon will possess the following
characteristics:
a) Expertise in the multidisciplinary management of patients with head and neck cancer.
b) Comprehension of head and neck cancer biology
c) Judgment and ability to perform complex tumor resections and an understanding of
the technical limitations of the procedures.
d) Expertise in conservation surgical procedures.
e) Knowledge and/or skills in micro vascular free flap reconstruction.
f) Broad-based knowledge and comprehension of principles of radiation oncology,
medical oncology, maxillofacial prosthetics, oncologic nutrition, head and neck
pathology, diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine and rehabilitation of speech and
swallowing.
g) Appreciation of scientific methodology, study design, clinical trials and data analysis
h) Ability to practice effectively in an academic, tertiary care setting and to participate in
medical education and translational research.
II.

Fundamental Components of the Fellowship

a) The fellow must participate in the evaluation, management and care of a
minimum of 200 head and neck neoplasm cases
b) Participation in a minimum of 100 surgical procedures, representing the full
scope of head and neck surgical oncology

c) Intensive exposure to the interdisciplinary management of head and neck

oncologic patients
d) Participation in the development and implementation of head and neck
oncologic research.
IV. Fellowship Curriculum
The fellowship will provide clinical exposure to the following
Head and neck pathology
b) Radiation biology and therapeutic radiation oncology
c) Head and neck medical oncology
d) Maxillofacial prosthetics
e) Oncologic nutrition
f) Head and neck diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine
g) Speech and language rehabilitation
h) Head and neck reconstruction
i) Paranasal sinus malignancy
j) Head and neck melanoma

k) Skull base neoplasms

l) Head and neck sarcoma
m) Non-melanoma skin cancer
n) Salivary gland neoplasms
o) Oral cavity cancer
p) Partial laryngeal surgery
q) Laryngeal cancer
r) Role of neck dissection
s) Oropharyngeal cancer
t) Hypopharyngeal cancer
u) Cervical esophageal cancer
v) Thyroid and parathyroid neoplasms
w) Morbidity and mortality conferences
x) Journal clubs
y) Clinical research protocol

The learning process will be facilitated by;

1)

Clinical expertise gained by working alongside experienced Oncologists.

2)

Attendance in daily Multi-specialty tumor boards.

3)

Teaching sessions, which would include inter disciplinary seminars (involving

radiation, medical and palliative care besides the parent unit.), Journal clubs, and case
presentation.
4)

Assisting and hand on experience in all Head and Neck oncology procedures

5)

Posting to Medical, Radiation, Community oncology and palliative care for an exposure

to these areas of oncology.

6)

Project work in the form of at least one publication in any oncology journal and

involvement in community based intervention programme for cancer.

7)

Lectures by experts in the field of basic sciences, preventive oncology, tumor registry,

molecular biology & genetics.

Evaluation:
1)

Internal assessment of the candidates by the faculty (100 marks). This will be done on

a continual basis with respect to the overall objectives of the course, and specifically with
respect to their operating skills, time spent with patients in planning Radiotherapy &
Chemotherapy,

seminars,

journal

club

&

tumour

board

presentations.

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Final examination at the end of the course conducted by both internal & external

examiner.
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papers

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Clinical case discussion (50 x 2 = 100 marks)

V. Fellowship Faculty
Dr. Satheesan Balasubramanian: M.S. M.Ch. (surgical oncology). Professor in Surgical
oncology.
Dr Sajith Babu TP, MS (ENT), DNB, FHNS (Head & Neck ), Associate Professor
Dr.Shivakumar.T, MS,DNB,FHNS, Assistant Professor, Dept off surgical Oncology.
Dr. Geetha M. MD (radiotherapy), Associate Professor & HOD Radiation Oncology.
Dr. Greeshma. KE, M.B.B.S, DMRT, DNB(Radiotherapy), Assistant Professor in Radiation
Oncology.
Dr Tapesh Bhattacharya, MD, Assistant Professor, Dept of Radiation Oncology.
Dr. Sanudev. S, MD, Assistant Professor, Dept of Radiation Oncology.
Dr.Kiran, MD, Assistant Professor, Dept of Radiation Oncology.
Dr. Chandran K. Nair, M.D.,DNB(Int.Medicine), D.M. (Clinical Hematology), Fellowship
in Bone Marrow/Peripheral blood Stem cell transplantation(Vancouver, Canada)
Dr. Biji : MBBS , Diploma in Palliative care, In charge, Cancer Palliative Medicine.
Dr. Sangeetha, MD, DNB (Pathology), Additional Prof, Dept of Pathology
Dr. Sithara MD, DNB (Pathology), Assistant Prof, Dept of Pathology
Dr Aswathy, MD (Pathology), Assistant Prof , Dept of Pathology
Dr Satheesh Babu, MD (Radiodiagnosis), Assistant Prof, Dept of Radiodiagnosis
Dr Neethu Ap, Assstant Prof, Community Medicine
Dr Phinse M Philip, Lecturer, Community Medicine.

VI. Stipend, Leave

Fees, Stipends etc: Fees of Rs.10, 000/- per annum will be levied and Rs.5000/- will be the
refundable caution deposit. Stipend of Rs.36,000/- per month will be disbursed.

The

candidate will be given accommodation according to the norms for candidate undergoing
similar certificate courses in the institution. For sponsored candidates and candidates from
other countries the institution may decide on the fee structure as appropriate.

Leaves:
Candidates will be eligible for 12 days leave during the programme. Not more than 5 days of
leave will be granted in on go. Candidates who avail for more than 12 days of leave will have
extension for those additional days of leave.

How to Apply:
Apply to the Director, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery.
Apply with a short CV, copy of documents to prove eligibility, experience & achievements.
Last date for receiving application: 20th June 2015.
Date of screening test and personal interview: 27th June 2015.
Announcement of results: 30th June 2015
Date of joining the course: 15th July 2015.