Post Doctoral Certificate Course (PDCC) Oncopathology - July to June session
The PDCC in Oncopathology is a one-year advanced training program aimed at developing
expertise in the diagnosis and interpretation of neoplastic diseases. The course is designed to
provide comprehensive training in histopathology, cytopathology and the application of ancillary
techniques such as immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology and digital pathology.
The aim of the program is to train candidates to become competent oncopathologists capable of
independently reporting cancer cases with accuracy and clinical relevance. The program
emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating pathological findings with clinical,
radiological, and surgical data.
Trainees will be exposed to a wide spectrum of benign and malignant tumors across organ
systems, with hands-on experience in high-volume oncology case material. Exposure to digital
pathology platforms will enable trainees to understand slide digitization, remote reporting, and
emerging technologies in diagnostic pathology. The course also focuses on developing analytical
skills, diagnostic confidence, and research aptitude required for academic and clinical excellence
in oncopathology.
Course: PDCC in Oncopathology
Affiliation requisite: Indian College of Pathologists
Duration of the course: One year
Qualification required: MD/DNB (Pathology)
Stipend: Yes paid (as per institute norms).
Dissertation to be done: Yes
Oncopathology – Course Details
Course Highlights
- Duration: 1 Year
- Eligibility: MD / DNB Pathology
- Intensive hands-on diagnostic training
- Exposure to multidisciplinary tumor boards
Curriculum
- Histopathology of benign and malignant tumors
- Cytopathology in cancer diagnosis
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC) applications
- Basics of molecular pathology
Training & Exposure
- Daily case reporting under faculty supervision
- Participation in tumor board meetings
- Interaction with clinical departments
- Exposure to high-volume oncology cases
Research
- Mandatory dissertation/project submission
- Guidance from experienced faculty
Career Opportunities
- Consultant Oncopathologist
- Academic and teaching positions
- Specialized diagnostic laboratories
Post Doctoral Certificate Course PDCC (Oncopathology), 2026-27
Admission process:
- Number of seats 02.
- Course duration – One year.
- Exam application fees Rs 2000/-.
- Date of start of the application submission April 30th , 2026
- Last date for receiving filled in applications is May 30th , 2026
- Entrance Examination (MCQ based, Online) June 5th , 2026 ( 10:00am)
- Results announcement for Candidates selected for Interview: June 5th , 2026 by evening
- Interview for selected candidates (via Zoom) : tentatively June 6th , 2026 (11:30am)
- Last date of submission of fees June 20th , 2026
- Commencement of course July 6th , 2026
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.
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)