Fellowship in Breast Diseases

Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is a high-volume centre for breast diseases, training 2 candidates per year in the management of breast cancer diseases. The Fellowship Programme in Breast Diseases is recognised by RGUHS and will expose the trainee to all aspects of Breast care right from diagnoses, management, routine follow up and post-treatment care.

Course Duration
18 months
Course Eligibility

MS / DNB (General Surgery)

No. of Seats
2

Course Objectives

At the end of the Fellowship Programme, the candidate will be capable and confident of handling all aspects of diagnosis and management of benign and malignant breast diseases independently.

More Information

  1. Hands-on training in breast surgery including Oncoplastic surgery and Breast Reconstruction.
  2. Multidisciplinary tumour board sessions.
  3. Comprehensive learning with compulsory rotatory posting in various departments - medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast radiology, breast pathology and pain / palliation.

Course Faculty

Dr. B. S. Srinath
MS, FRCS (Edin.),FRCS (Glas.)
Dr. Manjunath Sastry
DNB, FMAS
Dr. Srivatsa H. G.
MS, MCh
Dr. Vishnu Kurpad
MS, MCh
Dr. Sanjeev Kulkarni
MS, MCh
Dr. Kanyadhara Lohitha Krishna
MS, Fellowship in Breast Cancer Diseases, Masters in Breast Oncoplastic Surgery
Dr. Sasi Mouli V. V. H. P. K.
MS, DNB, MCh, Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
Dr. Divya Santosh
FRCR, Breast and Cross-Sectional Imaging (CST), Fellowship in Body Imaging

Admission Details

Admission to the Fellowship programme will be based on merit.

The selection process will constitute 2 phases:

  1. Written Examination
  2. Viva-Voce

The top candidates will be shortlisted for the fellowship programme.

Facilities

  1. Stipend as per standard norms.
  2. Twin-sharing on-campus accommodation (nominal charges).
  3. Access to a full-fledged library – print and digital.
  4. Continuous peer monitoring and support.
  5. Periodical assessment and mentorship.
  6. Rigorous academic schedule with participation in the latest scientific developments.
  7. Nationally & Internationally recognized faculty and facilities.