
Certificate Course in Clinical Oncology
- Broad, in-depth coverage of the basics of clinical oncology, including molecular pathogenesis of cancer
- Gain skills in diagnosing the cancer patients
- Learn about the cancer prevention
- Understand various management modalities required to treat cancer patients
Certificate Course in Clinical Oncology

Key Features
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Broad, in-depth coverage of the basics of clinical oncology, including molecular pathogenesis of cancer
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Gain skills in diagnosing the cancer patients
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Learn about the cancer prevention
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Understand various management modalities required to treat cancer patients
- Course Duration 3 months
- Next Batch Date5th Jun 2023
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Course Description
Oncology as a specialization is one of the most lucrative careers and is the need of the hour specialization that can help save patients suffering from cancer. This introductory course in Clinical Oncology has been designed by leading oncologists to cover the clinical features, screening, and diagnosis, and a basic introduction to the pharmacological agents used in the treatment of diabetes that will help you gain a certificate in Clinical Oncology and gain expertise from it.
The multiple case presentations, videos, and lectures presented throughout the course comprehensively cover the basics of pathogenesis, etiology, screening, and management of cancer that make the basis of this clinical oncology course. This self-paced course allows you to upskill yourself while managing your clinical responsibilities. This course is an essential first step for achieving your Fellowship in Oncology. This course is CPD Accredited! Taking this course provides you with a certificate from the Official CPD Standards Office.
The Medvarsity Learning Design framework (Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Fellowship) is based on Kirkpatrick’s model of e-learning and allows the systematic consumption and application of the content.
This course is certified by Medvarsity and Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation (AHERF).
We at Medvarsity strive to equip every physician with the ability to fast-track their career and enable them to better serve the communities in which they practice. Join us by enrolling in the Certificate in Clinical Oncology online course to upskill yourself, and help us by impacting healthcare through education.
Eligibility: Physicians (MBBS, AYUSH), Final year medical graduates, and interns (MBBS and AYUSH)
Course validity: 4 months. There will be an extra charge for the extension of the course validity.
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Course Outline
Module 1: BASICS IN ONCOLOGY (Hallmarks of Cancer)
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- Introduction
- Cell cycle
- Cell signaling pathways
- Growth factors, tumor suppressor genes, stem cells.
- Pathology, Invasion, Metastasis, Warburg effect
- Angiogenesis
- Molecular Biology of Cancer: Oncogenes Cytogenetics, genomic instability
- Etiology of Cancer (including viral, chemotherapy, physical and hormonal)
Module 2: CANCER SCREENING
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- Cancer Screening
- Molecular pathology & Cytopathology
- Imaging Techniques of Cancer Diagnosis & Management (Endoscopy, Laparoscopy)
Module 3: CANCER PREVENTION
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- Tobacco cessation
- Diet, Vaccination & Chemoprevention
Module 4: BASICS OF CANCER MANAGEMENT
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- Principles of Cancer Management – Surgical Oncology
- Principles of Cancer Management – Radiation Therapy
- Principles of Cancer Management-Pharmacotherapy (Chemotherapy &Biological therapy)
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Cell cycle
- Cell signaling pathways
- Growth factors, tumor suppressor genes, stem cells.
- Pathology, Invasion, Metastasis, Warburg effect
- Angiogenesis
- Molecular Biology of Cancer: Oncogenes Cytogenetics, genomic instability
- Etiology of Cancer (including viral, chemotherapy, physical and hormonal)
- Cancer Screening
- Molecular pathology & Cytopathology
- Imaging Techniques of Cancer Diagnosis & Management (Endoscopy, Laparoscopy)
- Tobacco cessation
- Diet, Vaccination & Chemoprevention
- Principles of Cancer Management – Surgical Oncology
- Principles of Cancer Management – Radiation Therapy
- Principles of Cancer Management-Pharmacotherapy (Chemotherapy &Biological therapy)
Accreditation Partner(s)
Accreditation Partner(s)
Director

Dr. Manish Singhal
MBBS, MD, DM, Medical Oncology
Senior Medical Oncologist working at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
FAQs
- I am a MBBS/PG student. Will this course benefit me?
- You will definitely benefit from this course. While pursuing this course of clinical oncology you will learn, in-detail about various cancers and their clinical therapies. This course is a well-structured and detailed course on clinical oncology that will make you gain knowledge and skills that are required to manage individuals with cancer
- What is the total duration of the course?
- You are given 3-month duration to complete it. Along with this, 3-month contact program at various hospitals is mandatory. However, if you spend enough time on the learning materials and clear the assessments, you can finish the course at a faster rate and get the certification.
- Physicians (MBBS, AYUSH), Final year medical graduates, and interns (MBBS and AYUSH)
- Hands-on training means training in an environment that permits each student to have experience performing tasks, making decisions, or using equipment appropriate to the job assignment for which the training is being conducted. The student assigned for these programs will be observing all procedures performed by the consultant and depending on the student’s abilities and skill set displayed at the hospital, he/she will get to assist the consultant.
- How to access the course material online?
- To access the course, click on kite.medvarsity using the login ID and password provided to you or click on “LOG IN USING YOUR ACCOUNT ON Google” and enter your Email ID: Gmail ID (Only if Gmail ID mentioned in the Application) & Password. In case you don’t have access to login ID and password, write to us at [email protected] & quote your registered email ID.
- What If I am unable to open/access the course?
- Please access the below link AND follow the steps.
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- Please access the below link AND follow the steps.
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- How will the assessments be for course?
- All assessments will be based on online tests.
- What if I am not able to clear the final test in each level in the first attempt?
- You will be given three attempts to clear the tests. If you are not able to clear the final test for the Level in three attempts, you will have to pay re-activation fees. Contact Toll free (1800-103-6006) or write to us at [email protected].
- What if I feel that a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in the online exams?
- If you feel that something is wrongly mentioned, you can write at [email protected], directing it to the academics team.
- What certification will I get at the end of the course?
- Certificate Course in Clinical Oncology
- When will I get my certificate?
- Once you successfully pass each Level, your E-Certificate will be generated in the Learning management system.
- What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
- For any feedback regarding the course, please write to us at [email protected]
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- The purpose of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is to keep physicians current in their medical practice as part of a life learning commitment to their patients and society.
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Faculty
Next Batch Start Date 5th Jun 2023
Learning Path
- Course 1 Certificate Course in Clinical Oncology
- Course 2 Advanced Certificate Course in Clinical Oncology
- Course 3 Fellowship in Clinical Oncology – Level l
- COURSE 4 Fellowship in Clinical Oncology – Level ll
Course Duration
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Director

Dr. Manish Singhal
MBBS, MD, DM, Medical Oncology
Senior Medical Oncologist working at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi