Fellowship in Immuno-Oncology

A 1-year program focusing on cancer treatments that harness the immune system. It covers immunotherapy, vaccine development, and personalized medicine, equipping professionals to use cutting-edge approaches in cancer treatment.

Fellowship in immuno-Oncology is a postgraduate course of physicians and other medical professionals (Specialist) that may have interest in the field of cancer immunotherapy. Immuno-oncology (IO) is a new dimension in oncology with ability of training the body immune system against cancer. When compared to traditional treatment of cancer such as chemotherapy and radiation, immunotherapy is used to interfere with the immune reactions in order to eradicate and kill the cancer cells hence a personalized and less harmful process is offered.

The information, offered at this fellowship, is about the biology of the immune system, tumors immunology, biomarkers, drugs of immunotherapy, clinical guidelines, and research principles It is appropriate to oncologists, medical specialists, and researchers who express interest in mastering new methods of treating cancer.

The candidates should have an MBBS with MD/DNB in Medical Oncology, Internal medicine or Hematology and should be registered with the Medical Council of India or the State Medical Council and any previous experience in oncology care or research is an added advantage.

The duration of the fellowship is usually between 6 months and a year involving classroom education, laboratory work, clinical rotations and research work according to institute.

The fellowship in Immuno Oncology fee varies between 2,00, 000 and 6,00, 000 depending on the fame of the institute and the training facilities available.

Oncologists or oncology residents seeking specialization in immunotherapy.

Physicians who want to gain knowledge of cancer treatment innovations.

Scientists desire to give attention to clinical trials and immuno-oncology studies.

Practicians who love personal cancer medicine.

The fourth pillar in cancer is quickly emerging as Immunotherapy.

Gives superior survival results to cancer patients.

There is an international need of immuno-oncology specialists in hospitals and research institutions.

Gains access to clinical research, and drug trials.

Generally, there is no national-level entrance test for this fellowship. However, some prestigious institutions may conduct Internal Screening Test, Panel Interview, Review of Research Experience.

Fellowship in Immuno Oncology admission process includes:

Apply online through the official portal of the institute, pass through document verification.

Candidates may have to appear for an interview or skill assessment and based on that get the admission.

1. AIIMS
2. Tata Memorial Centre
3. Max Healthcare
4. Apollo Hospitals
5. CMC Vellore
6. Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology
7. Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
8. Gujarat Cancer Research Institute
9. ACTREC
10. PGIMER
11. Fortis

Fellowship in Immuno Oncology scope are following:

Immunotherapy is now a standard treatment option for multiple cancers such as melanoma, lung cancer, and lymphomas.

Increasing inclusion of immunotherapy in global cancer treatment guidelines.

The fellowship enhances opportunities in oncology departments, cancer research labs, and pharma companies.

Post-Doctoral Research in Immuno-Oncology

Fellowship in Molecular Oncology or Precision Medicine

Ph.D. in Cancer Immunology

• Consultant Immuno-Oncologist
• Medical Oncologist
• Clinical Trials Investigator
• Translational Medicine Specialist
• Tumor Board Member
• Clinical Immuno-Oncology Scientist
• Principal Investigator
• Postdoctoral Researcher
• Immunology Research Associate
• Medical Advisor
• Medical Science Liaison
• Clinical Development Manager
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist
• Biomarker Scientist
• Cancer Immunotherapy Program Officer
• Health Technology Assessment Analyst