News Updates:
1. The PDCC Uro Oncopathology entrance exam applications are open
1. Results of shortlisted candidates for interview for PDCC (Oncopathology) 2021-22
1. The PDCC entrance online exam is scheduled on 25th August 2020, timing: 09:50AM to 11:00AM. To know more click on the link.
1. Results of selected & waitlisted candidates for PDCC (Oncopathology) 2021-22
2. Application submissions are now closed for Post Doctoral Certificate Course PDCC (Oncopathology), 2019-2020. Results will be declared shortly.
1. Last few days left for applying for PDCC (Oncopathology)
1. The PDCC entrance exam scheduled on June 5th, 2020 is postponed in lieu of the COVID crisis. Rescheduled dates will be announced in due course.The last date for application for PDCC entrance exam is now extended to July 31st, 2020
1. Final results for PDCC 2019-20 declared.
2. The dates are revised in view of NEET on the same dates
1. Last date for submission of filled in applications for PDCC Oncopathology is July 15th 2021 -5 pm
1. The online exam is scheduled on 20th August 2021. Timings would be between: 9:55AM to 11:00AM
Application for admission in PDCC Uro-Oncopathology
Aim of the course: The main vision of this course would be advancing the care of patients with urologic diseases through enhancements of best practices, research, and education in the subspecialty of Urological Pathology. Incorporation into clinical practice of new techniques, technologies, and methodologies that empower the specialty for a better understanding of disease pathways and enhancing diagnosis, prognostication, prediction, and prevention.
On completion of this programme the student will be able to report Uro-oncopathology cases independently, would be able to do further research with practicising Uro-oncopathology as subspecialty.
Course: PDCC in Uro-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

PDCC Uro-Oncopathology, 2021-22
Admission process:
- Age limit less than 40 years as on April 30th 2021.
- Number of seats 02.
- Course duration – one year, Entrance Examination dates to be announced.
- Exam application fees Rs 2000/-.
- Last date for receiving filled in applications is January 15th 2022 -5 pm.
Details About Eligibility & Admission:
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- Candidates who have passed MD/DNB in pathology at the time of applying are eligible (Cut off by April 30th 2021 ).
- Age less than 40 years by April 30th 2021 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 Rs 135200/-
- The breakup is as given herewith :
Course fees (to be paid to BIACH & RI) | Rs 110000/- |
To be paid to Indian College of Pathologists: Registration fees | Rs 10000/- |
Examination fees | Rs 15000/- |
Application fees | Rs 200/- |
Total | Rs 135200/- |
- *Payment to Indian College of Pathologists will be facilitated by BIACH & RI .
- 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 55000/- (all inclusive) will be paid for 12 months of service Inservice candidates will not be paid.
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 proposal upon joining and submit the project by April 31st .
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: pdccindoamerican@gmail.com
Contact: Mr Praveen Chandra
Phone :+91 9010508727
Phone :040-23552353
Details of the institute:
Department of Pathology and Lab medicine, Basavatarakam Indo- American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Hyderabad, India.
Institute Head: Dr. T. Subramanyeshwar Rao, Medical Director & Chief Surgical Oncologist.
Chief executive officer: Dr. R.V. Prabhakara Rao
Academics Incharge: 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. B. Vishal Rao, MBBS, MD, DNB (Path), DipRCPath (UK), PDF (Oncopathology).
Department of Surgical Uro-Oncology:
- Dr. Rakesh Sharma, MBBS, DNB(General Surgery), DNB Urology, MNAMS, FMAS, FAIS – Chief Consultant Laparoscopic and Robotic Uro-Oncology.
- Dr. Sai Sri Harsha, MBBS, MS(General Surgery), Mch(Genito-urinary Surgery).
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 !