Radiation Oncology

Fellow – Radiation Oncology

A nationally recognized centre of excellence for cancer care, education and research, Tata Medical
Center is one of the few dedicated cancer hospitals in Eastern India. With a leading reputation,
patients travel from all across this part of the country and further afield (Bhutan & Bangladesh) in
order to receive the specialist treatments and care for which Tata Medical Center is renowned.

The hospital is an integrated Oncology facility with well-trained professional staff and equipped
with modern facilities and contemporary medical equipment. The Hospital, with a capacity of 437
beds, serves all sections of the society, with 75% of the infrastructure earmarked for subsidized
treatment for the underprivileged sections. It provides a wide spectrum of services from diagnosis
and therapy to rehabilitation and palliative support. The Institution’s objective is to excel in service,
education and research.
This state-of-the-art Hospital has been built on carefully landscaped grounds to emphasize the
holistic approach in our crusade against cancer. The buildings were designed by Cannon Design, a
renowned architectural firm from North America. Diagnosis and treatment are characterized by a
multi-disciplinary approach with Disease Management Teams, wherein experts from different
streams participate in decision-making for treatment protocols, using evidence-based
medical strategies and appropriate documented clinical guidelines. Tata Medical Center, Kolkata,
has strived to be one of the leading cancer care and research institutions in the country and has
benefited West Bengal as well as the adjoining states and neighboring countries.
Our patients and their families are our number one priority and we are proud to offer the whole
spectrum of cancer care at our hospital: Opportunities to be involved, in pioneering research and
trials; Surgery, Radiotherapy and chemotherapy care provided using state of the art technology,
taking place in the only radiotherapy department in the region; information and support offered to
our patients and their families in the purpose built Cancer Information and Support Centre.

Fellowship Duration:
Each fellowship is a full-time position for the duration of 2 years.
Remarkable achievements of the Clinical Oncology/Radiation Oncology department at Tata
Medical Center are: 

Evidence-based medical care for cancer. 

Well known for cancer-related research over the last five years, including DBT funded

research projects. 

Centre for FRCR 1 & 2A courses and exams. 

Centre for the Varian IGRT course in India. 

Clinical oncology – combining systemic therapy and Radiation Oncology, as in accordance

with the best available evidence. 

Combining cutting edge technology (IMRT, VMAT, IGRT) and altered fractionation wherever

appropriate, for better outcomes. 

TBI, CSI, Brachytherapy and Paediatric oncology are also practiced to the highest standards. 

SABR centre for primary lung cancer and SABR, SRT or SRS for oligometastases. 

Optimal use of motion management strategies. 

Ongoing Diploma programs for radiographers (DRT) 

Commissioning MSc PhD programs jointly with School of Medical Science and Technology

(SMST), IIT Kharapur from academic year 2018-19 

Advanced specialisation certificate in Clinical Oncology is one of our unique training

program for post graduate clinical oncology aspirants jointly with SMST

Fellowship Objectives:
The aim of the fellowship training in Radiation Oncology is to enable the trainee to become capable
of practice as a consultant in Radiation oncology with comprehensive knowledge in the
multidisciplinary management of different malignancies. This fellowship program is designed to
impart knowledge and clinical experience in all aspects of the radiation treatment of cancer within
a pre-planned and carefully monitored training program. The fellowship is also aimed at providing
experience in more than one centre (in India or overseas) to ensure exposure to a balance of
various management algorithms used in radiotherapy. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing the
research potential of the candidate.
During the fellowship the doctor will gain in depth clinical experience of all types of cancer. This will
include both out-patient and in-patient care with out-patient with assessment of both new and review
patients. They will be given experience in all aspects of radiotherapy treatment planning and treatment
both for inversed planned and forward planned techniques (details given below). The fellow will also
learn and gain experience in the clinical care of patients with various cancers including palliative care
and counseling.
The Tata Medical Centre is dedicated to provide a super specialty service with consultants keen on
site specializing. To enable the highest standards of care site specialization will be an encouraged in
the final 6 months of the training. The fellow should gain experience of working within a multi-
disciplinary team to develop special interest and expertise in a cancer sub-specialty. The choice of
sub-specialty will depend on the fellow’s preference and aptitude and on availability. Site
specialization will teach the fellow how to develop a specialist interest and to work in a multi-
disciplinary team.

Academic responsibilities:
The Tata Medical Centre is keen to lead the training and development of undergraduate, postgraduate
doctors, nurses and paramedical staff. The fellow is therefore required to develop a keen interest in
teaching the junior doctors, nurses and paramedical staff to enable us to provide the best standards of
medical education in the region. Seminars and workshops will be actively encouraged by the
department and in future a point based CME will be devised to ensure continued professional
development.
Active participation in clinical trials, clinical research and audit will be encouraged and publication
of innovative and quality literature will be promoted by the department of Radiation Oncology.

Expected Rotations/Work Schema:
Fellows will be expected to work under the clinical supervision of the consultant radiation
oncologists in the Department.

Opportunities for career advancement:
The planned and organized fellowship training for 2 years is expected to provide the trainee several
advantages in career advancement:
1. Provide comprehensive training in the clinical and technical aspects of modern radiation
oncology in an organized and evidence based practice setting.
2. Opportunities for academic learning through regular departmental seminars, journal clubs and
teaching series. Attendance in CME, conferences and symposia will be encouraged.
3. One or more research projects for each fellow will provide them an opportunity to gain
experience in clinical research and publishing.

Evaluation:
To ensure that the trainee has had adequate exposure to different treatment sites and planning
processes the fellow will be required to maintain an up to date “Fellowship Book”; which will
contain records of the experience of the fellow in the different treatment site rotations. This record
will have to be successfully presented to the supervising consultant at the end of each block of the
rotation and the record book has to be signed by the fellow and the supervising consultant. A
successful fellowship certificate will be issued to the fellow who successfully achieves the required
training experience and documents the completion of the agreed training in the log book. Based on
the progress made by the fellow (as documented in the log book), fellows would be referred for
“out of centre” training for 2 months to a centre of excellence, either in India or abroad.
In addition, a 360 degree evaluation program will be in place to facilitate assessment of the trainee,
trainers and allied health personnel.

*For more details about the job positions, qualifications, eligibility and application forms,
please log on to our website today: www.tmckolkata.com
You may also Email or Post applications to:
Mr. Suvasish Mukherjee, Head-Human Resources, Tata Medical Center, 14 MAR (EW), New Town,
Kolkata – 700160. Email – suvashish.mukherjee@tmckolkata.com. For informal queries about the
job you may get in touch with Consultants in the Department of Radiation Oncology.