Fellowship in Breast Onco-Surgery

Programme Overview

The Fellowship in Breast Onco-Surgery is a 1-year full-time clinical training programme designed to provide surgeons with advanced skills in the diagnosis, staging, surgical treatment, and multidisciplinary management of breast diseases — both benign and malignant.

Under the guidance of Course Director: Dr. Geeta Kadyaprath, this program offers hands-on experience with a strong emphasis on Triple Assessment (clinical examination, imaging, and biopsy), multidisciplinary care, tumor board participation, and research development. The fellowship is aimed at surgeons who wish to specialize in breast cancer surgery and related clinical research.

Course Highlights

Duration: 1 Year

Mode: Full-time / Clinical Training

Course Director: Dr. Geeta Kadyaprath

Location: Max Super Speciality Hospitals

Eligibility: MS / DNB in General Surgery or equivalent

Certification: Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.

Type: Upskilling Programme

Key Learning Objectives:

Hone clinical acumen to distinguish benign from malignant breast conditions
Master the Triple Assessment approach: clinical exam, imaging, and needle biopsy
Participate in disease staging, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary tumor boards
Gain experience in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for breast cancer patients
Collaborate with a team including radiologists, pathologists, nuclear medicine specialists, oncologists, and surgeons
Acquire knowledge in minimally invasive and traditional breast surgical techniques
Learn principles of clinical trial design, outcomes research, and medical ethics
Develop research skills, publish clinical papers, and present at academic forums

Eligibility Criteria

MS / DNB in General Surgery (or equivalent postgraduate surgical qualification)
Interest in breast cancer surgery and multidisciplinary oncology care

Admission Process

Application Submission – Apply via Max MIME portal or contact academic office
Eligibility Review – Based on educational background and experience
Interview – With faculty from the Department of Breast Surgery
Selection – Based on merit, performance, and seat availability
Enrollment – Fee submission and formal admission

For queries and applications:
+91 8826 600 461
education@maxhealthcare.com

Course Curriculum

Breast anatomy and pathology review
Benign vs. malignant disease differentiation
Imaging interpretation: Mammography, ultrasound, MRI
Biopsy techniques: FNAC, core biopsy, stereotactic biopsy
Multidisciplinary case discussions in tumor boards
Preoperative planning and patient communication
Surgical interventions: Breast conservation, mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy
Oncoplastic surgery principles
Postoperative care and follow-up strategies
Exposure to radiology and nuclear medicine preoperative studies

Academic Components:

Clinical trial participation and design
Research question formulation and execution
Presentations at national/international conferences
Training in ethics and outcomes evaluation

Career Opportunities and Benefits

Career Roles:

Consultant Breast Onco-Surgeon
Faculty in Surgical Oncology / Breast Surgery
Specialist in Multidisciplinary Oncology Units
Clinical Researcher in Breast Cancer Studies

Programme Benefits:

Specialized expertise in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
Comprehensive understanding of multidisciplinary breast cancer care
Active participation in research and academic contributions
Professional growth through clinical and surgical experience
Exposure to complex and varied breast disease cases in a tertiary setup

FAQs

Q1. What is the Fellowship in Breast Onco-Surgery?
A. It is a specialized training programme focused on breast diseases, offering in-depth knowledge and skills in clinical evaluation, diagnostics, surgical treatment, and multidisciplinary cancer care.

Q2. What is the duration of the fellowship?
A. 1 Year.

Q3. Who is eligible for the programme?
A. Candidates with MS or DNB in General Surgery or equivalent postgraduate qualification.