Post Doctoral Certificate Course (PDCC) Oncopathology (9th Batch)

The need for trained pathologists in the field of Oncopathology has become paramount with the alarming increase of cancer burden in the country in the era of Personalized Medicine. Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute has been organizing PDCC courses in Oncopathology successfully for the last 4  years with applicants from across the country.  We are pleased to offer Post Doctoral Certificate Course PDCC (Oncopathology), a one year programme under the auspices of Indian College of Pathologists (ICP) The program intends to deliver practical knowledge about a systematic approach to the diagnosis of cancer, handling precious cancer tissue and reporting of cancers in a structured way along with sensitization and exposure to high end ancillary techniques including flow cytometry, FISH, molecular pathology and NGS  so as to address the needs of the oncologists to institute optimum therapy.

     

Post Doctoral Certificate Course PDCC (Oncopathology), 2025-26

Admission process:

  • Number of seats 02.
  • Course duration – One year.
  • Exam application fees Rs 2000/-.
  • Date of start of the application submission April 5th 
  • Last date for receiving filled in applications is May 25th , 2025
  • Entrance Examination (Online) May 28th 2025 ( 10:00 AM)
  • Results announcement for Candidates selected for Interview: May 28th / 29th, 2025
  • Interview for selected candidates Dates to be announced 
  • Last date of submission of fees June 28th, 2025
  • Commencement of course July 1st, 2025

Details About Eligibility & Admission:

  • Candidates who have passed MD/DNB in pathology are eligible
  • Age less than 40 years by April 30th2025 at the time of application
  • In service candidate sponsored by their parent institute need to get a No Objection certificate from the Head of their institute for pursuing the course.
  • Written examination (MCQ based) followed by interview. Eight candidates will be shortlisted for the interview and 2 will be selected.
  • The interview shall take the practical knowledge and application of the subject in routine practice and medical fitness into consideration. The decision of interview board will be final.
  • No individual correspondence will be made for students not shortlisted for the interview. Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be intimated.
  • Fees per annum  paid to the institute Rs 1,50,000/-
  • Fees paid to ICP by the student during their tenure :Rs 25,200

The breakup is as given herewith:-

  • Course Fee to be paid to BIACH & RI at admission
    Course fees (to be paid to BIACH & RI) Rs 150000/-
  • Course Fee paid to ICP at admission and at the time of examination
To be paid to Indian College of Pathologists: Registration fees Rs 10000/-
Examination fees Rs 15000/-
Application fees Rs 200/-
Total Rs 25,200/-
  • *Payment to Indian College of Pathologists should be facilitated by student .
  • The fees will not be refunded after 1 month of admission. Within a month if the candidate decides on not continuing, only 50% of the fees paid to BIACH & RI will be refunded.The fees paid to Indian
  • College of Pathologists will not be refunded. The vacant seat will be offered to the candidate in the waiting list.
  • A monthly stipend of Rs 70000/- (all inclusive) will be paid for 12 months of service In-service candidates will not be paid.
  • Any candidate leaving the course after a month or any time in middle have to surrender the previous stipend received .

After Admission:

• PDCC (Oncopathology) is a full time course and shall be governed by applicable leaves of the institute. No candidate pursuing the course shall be allowed to do any private practice or consultation.
• Duties of the PDCC fellow will be fixed from time to time by the Institute.
• The selected candidate will have to submit a research project by end of month of December 2024.

Please find online application link here Apply Now

Print out of the same can be duly filled and sent along with the payment to:

Secretary
PDCC cell
Department of Lab Medicine
Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute
Road No 10, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad -500034

For enquiries about PDCC

Email: pdcc@basavatarakam.org
Phone :040-23552353

Details of the institute:

Department of Pathology ,Basavatarakam Indo- American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Hyderabad, India.

Institute Head: Dr. T. Subramanyeshwar Rao, Medical Director & Chief Surgical Oncologist.

Chief executive officer : Dr. K .Krishnaiah

Academics In charge: Dr. K. Kalpana Raghunath, Associate Director (Academics).

Head of the department: Dr. K. Suseela, MBBS, MD, PDCR, Fellowship in Cytology.

Consultant/Guide Incharge for the course:

Dr. K. Suseela, MBBS, MD, PDCR, Fellowship in Cytology.

Dr. Faiq Ahmed, MBBS, MD (Path)

 

Alumni Speak

Dr Mohan Krishna Pasam, MD

This course helped me consolidate on the concepts that I learnt during my residency. During the course, I had exposure to a wide variety of cancer cases and got hands on experience in various techniques such as grossing , immunohistochemistry etc . I was sensitised to newer and advanced techniques in pathology reporting like FISH, flow cytometry and molecular techniques like RT PCR etc . The guidance of the excellent faculty is also a big plus during the training process. I would recommend my juniors to pursue this course.

Dr Lakshmi Manasa, MD(Pathology)

I am extremely glad to pursue my PDCC Oncopathology course in BIACH & RI. The institute has state of art lab including flow cytometry, and molecular techniques like FISH, PCR and NGS providing us a comprehensive exposure to all aspects of oncopathology. The faculty provides an excellent guidance and encouragement. The technical staff is very supportive. Overall the course definitely helps us in improving our knowledge about the diagnostic armamentarium in the field of oncopathology .

Dr Aleena Jain, MD,PDF(GI and hepatobiliary pathology)

It has been a wonderful learning experience at BIACH & RI which included exposure to a wide array of interesting cases, frozen sections, hands on training in molecular techniques, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and most importantly, the knowledge of clinical implications of a particular diagnosis. Moreover, it was an opportunity to work with excellent faculty. I am glad to pursue my PDCC Oncopathology from here.

Dr S Sneha Rao, MD( Pathology)

PDCC Oncopathology has been an extremely good learning and working experience. I was exposed to wide variety of cases, Immunohistochemistry and hands on experience for FISH, flow cytometry and molecular pathology. We also had excellent academic sessions and it’s a pleasure working along with one of best faculty and technical staff. Glad to be a part of the team !

Uro-Oncopathology - Alumni Speak

Dr. SHREEYA T. INDULKAR - Academic year 2022-2023

I am very fortunate to pursue the PDCC Uro-Oncopathology course (academic year 2022-2023) at BIACH&RI, Hyderabad. The knowledge I have gained here, including precise reporting of uro-oncopathology specimen along with the use of techniques like Immunohistochemistry, FISH & NGS, is invaluable. I feel fortunate to be under the tutelage of Dr. B. Vishal Rao, a wonderful teacher and an excellent leader, who has always encouraged me to follow my passion in the subject. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with the compassionate HOD and the talented pathologists who are very dedicated to patient care. This course has provided me with a wealth of opportunities to enhance my skills as a pathologist and grow as a person. I have attended various conferences and seminars and had the privilege of engaging in discussions with esteemed onco-surgeons. The insights and perspectives I have gained have been invaluable in improving my expertise and over all development

Dr. MEDA TEJASWI - Academic year 2023-2024

This course exposed me to wide variety of cases, immunohistochemistry and hands on experience for FISH & Molecular pathology. All the academic sections and tumor board meeting widened my vision to consider the impact of report on patient treatment. It is an excellent course under the guidance of Dr. Vishal sir.

Dr. DEBASMITA DAS - Academic year 2022-2023

It has been quite a journey of gargantuan growth with knowledge in all aspects of pathology. Through slide seminars, lectures, discussions and tumor board meetings. It has been an academic buffet with hands on experience for FISH and Molecular pathology. I am glad to be part of this esteemed institute with dignified faculties.

Dr. DEBADITYA SAMANTA - Academic year 2023-2024

It has been a wonderful learning experience at BIACH&RI which included exposure of wide variety of oncology specimens, frozen sections, molecular pathology. Specifically under guidance of Dr. Vishal Rao sir I learnt diagnosis and approach to Uro-specimens. Not only the subject, I also learnt about, how to build personal qualities and behaviour.