D.M. (Medical Oncology)

Doctor of Medicine in Medical Oncology

D.M. Medical Oncology or Doctor of Medicine in Medical Oncology is a postdoctoral Oncology medical course. Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with tumours (cancer). A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. D.M. Medical Oncology course imparts intense training to D.M. 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. The duration of the course is three years but it may be more or less from place to place.

D.M. Medical Oncology Eligibility

• Students should have an M.B.B.S. degree recognized from Medical Council of India.
• Candidates who have Post Graduate Degree (M.D.) recognized by Medical Council of India or appropriate D.N.B. of National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
• M.D. Paediatrics or equivalent (including Diplomat of National Board in Paediatrics)

D.M. Medical Oncology Syllabus

Syllabus of Medical Oncology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

D.M. Medical Oncology Colleges

• Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai
• Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai

D.M. Medical Oncology Course Suitability

• Candidates those who want to analyze neonatal health problems scientifically, taking into account the biological basis and also willing to co-operate their part in National Health Mission.
• Applicants having communication skills of a high order and show compassionate attributes befitting a caring neonatologist are good suit for this course.
• They should possess a mind and nature that is able to diagnosis a patient's cancer type and phase by looking at his overall physical symptoms and utilizing diagnostic tests.
• They should also possess skills like giving their patients hope for recovery, compassion and empathy in critical hours.

How is D.M. Medical Oncology Course Beneficial?

• Applicants have many career opportunities after the degree when they work as a productive member of the interdisciplinary team consisting of obstetricians, paediatricians, paediatric surgeons, other doctors, nurses, and grassroots functionaries providing care to the pregnant mother, the foetus and the newborn in any setting of health care system.
• They can also contribute in analyzing new literature and information on neonatology, update the concepts, and practice evidence-based neonatology; it is also a career option for them.
• Teaching line is also good field for them after its completion; for becoming permanent lecturer they have to pass UGC guidelines prescribed for it.

D.M. Medical Oncology Employment Areas

• Healthcare Centres
• Colleges & Universities
• Biotechnology Companies
• Hospitals
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• R&D

D.M. Medical Oncology Job Types

• Resident Medical Officer
• Medical Oncology Specialist
• Senior Medical Advisor
• Medical Advisor
• Product Executive/Sr. Executive
• Senior Resident
• Brand Manager
• Duty Medical Officer
• Resident Doctor