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Medical Oncology
The three-year medical oncology residency program provides comprehensive teaching and experience in the field of
Solid Tumor Oncology and Hematological malignancies. A comprehensive teaching ground is available for the
Residency Program in Medical Oncology. Trainee residents in medical oncology are responsible for giving quality
care to the patients admitted to the hospital, seen in clinics and while receiving chemotherapy, directly under faculty
supervision. They are encouraged to treat patients independently, especially in their senior years. They have
separate rotations in hematology, pediatric oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, infectious diseases and dedicated
time for research. A specific schedule for each trainee is given at the beginning of each year.
Objectives:
The program aims to produce Medical Oncologists who understand all aspects of care of patients with cancer
including diagnosis, staging, treatment, palliative and psychological care. They would have the expertise in medical
treatment of patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies that includes chemotherapy, hormonal and
biological therapy, supportive and end of life care. They would be able to comprehend and evaluate the merits and
demerits of new therapies available, and to determine how these therapies can be incorporated into the care of
cancer patients. They would have sound knowledge of the social, legal, and financial issues involved in the care of
cancer patients, both during the active treatment phase and then at the terminal phase of care of these
patients. They would be able to understand the principles of prevention and early detection of cancer including
screening. A Medical Oncologist would also understand the principles and indications of autologous and allogeneic
bone marrow transplantation.
Duration of Training:
The Medical Oncology Residency Program encompasses a minimum of three years’ which includes separate
rotations in radiation oncology, pediatric oncology, laboratory hematology, radiology, infectious diseases and
dedicated time for research. They also rotate in bone marrow transplant unit.
Eligibility:
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MBBS degree from an institution recognised by PM&DC
Completed one year internship with six months in Surgery and allied and six months in Medicine and allied
disciplines
Track 1 (3-year program)
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FCPS Part I with at least two years approved training in Medicine
Candidates with Intermediate Module (IM)/FCPS exam cleared will be preferred.
Track 2 (5-year program)
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FCPS Part I is mandatory
Scope and Content:
Skills and Clinical Training:
Medical Oncology trainee residents should know how to infuse chemotherapy and be able to perform bone marrow
biopsy and paracentesis. They should have the knowledge in identifying and treating the toxicities associated with
cancer treatment. They should understand the multidisciplinary approach required to optimise cancer care. They
should be able to interpret the radiological imaging and to coordinate that into cancer care. They are supposed to
present in journal clubs held weekly, attend all multi-disciplinary tumor board meetings, core sessions and participate
in other academic and scholarly activities. They are supposed to do night duties every fourth day (as per schedule
and in accordance with working hours approved by PGME).
Research:
Residents will have the opportunities to participate in laboratory or clinical research in all years of their training with
supervision of faculty members. Some protected time will be provided to permit meaningful research
experience. Proper experimental design, methodology and data analysis will be encouraged. Results of their
research activities will be encouraged to be reported in various meetings.
Evaluation:
Trainees will be evaluated for clinical competence. Supervising faculty will specifically evaluate the trainee for clinical
judgment, medical knowledge, clinical skills (history/ exam/ procedures), humanistic qualities, professional attitudes
and behavior, medical care and overall competence as a subspecialist consultant. There will be written MCQ paper at
the end of each year. Faculty will also regularly review medical records to assess the record keeping and written
communication abilities of trainees. The supervising faculty will provide verbal feedback to trainees regarding their
performance prior to the end of each rotation. Records of evaluations will be maintained in file for credentialing and
will be accessible to trainees for review on request.
Faculty evaluations by fellows will be conducted periodically. Formal sessions will be held between trainees and the
faculty on regular basis to review their progress.
Positions Available:
Three positions will be offered this year.
Administrative Set-up:
There are four full-time and two part-time faculty members involved in teaching. The Program Director is Dr. Yasmin
Abdul Rashid, Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology.
Full-time Faculty
Assistant Professors
Dr Adnan Abdul Jabbar
Section Head
Hematology and Oncology,
Dr Munira Shabbir Moosajee
Hematology and Oncology
Dr Yasmin Abdul Rashid
Medical Oncology
Director, Oncology Residency Program
Senior Instructor
Dr Zarka Samoon
Co-ordinator, Oncology Residency Program
Non-Full-time Faculty
Dr Azmina Taj Vali Mohammad
Lecturer, Hematology and Oncology
Dr Ghulam Haider
Lecturer, Medical Oncology