FELLOWSHIP IN THORACIC ONCOLOGY
Explore the Fellowship in Thoracic Oncology with our practical-based Postgraduate Diploma Program. Designed for medical professionals seeking expertise in diagnostics, this course offers clinical training and expert guidance, equipping you with advanced skills in the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic cancers.
Batch starts on
Jan to Dec/ May to June
Course Duration
12 Months
Multimodal Program
Hybrid Mode & Clinical Attachment
Flexible payment
financing options available
Program overview
MGA Medical Global Academy’s Fellowship in Thoracic Oncology is an advanced clinical training program for healthcare professionals who are interested in gaining specialized knowledge and expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and multidisciplinary management of thoracic cancers. The program provides comprehensive knowledge in lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, pleural malignancies, thoracic imaging, molecular oncology, immunotherapy, radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, and palliative care. Participants will receive clinical exposure to cutting-edge diagnostic techniques such as bronchoscopy, EBUS, PET-CT interpretation, molecular diagnostics and minimally invasive thoracic interventions. The fellowship also has a special interest in targeted therapies, precision oncology, robotic thoracic surgery, immuno-oncology, radiotherapy innovations and AI based thoracic imaging technologies. Learners are taught to have good clinical decision-making skills and the ability to manage patients with multidisciplinary tumor board discussions, supervised clinical exposure, case-based learning, and mentorship by experienced thoracic oncology specialists. International oncology standards are followed and a focus is placed on evidence-based cancer care, research innovation, patient safety, and personalized treatment planning in thoracic oncology.
What Skills You Will Gain
Knowledge of thoracic oncology, tumor biology, molecular pathways and principles of multidisciplinary management of cancer.
Diagnostic and staging skills for thoracic malignancies including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors and pleural cancers.
Thoracic imaging interpretation skills including CT chest, PET-CT, MRI and advanced radiological assessment skills.
Bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and minimally invasive thoracic procedures in clinical training such as image-guided biopsy procedures.
Experience in molecular diagnostics, genomic profiling, biomarker interpretation and precision medicine strategies for thoracic oncology.
Knowledge of specific treatments, Immunotherapy, systemic therapies, and treatment side effects.
Experience in thoracic surgical oncology with VATS, robotic assisted thoracic surgery (RATS), lobectomy, and management of mediastinal tumors.
Advanced radiation oncology techniques knowledge: IGRT, adaptive radiotherapy, proton therapy, radiotherapy planning, SBRT.
Multidisciplinary tumor board participation, evidence-based treatment planning and management of complex thoracic cancer cases skills.
Exposure to palliation, airway management, management of pleural disease and supportive cancer therapy.
Knowledge of clinical trials, oncology research methodology, AI use, radiomics and new innovations in thoracic cancer care.
Improved communication, patient counselling, patient ethics, leadership and collaborative multidisciplinary care skills.
Career Outcomes After the Fellowship
At the end of this fellowship, doctors will be able to enhance their skills and career prospects in thoracic oncology and cancer treatment.
Acquire a specialized knowledge in thoracic oncology, lung cancer care and multi-disciplinary cancer care.
Function in oncology medical centers, thoracic surgery centers, cancer institutes, academic medical centers and high-tech diagnostic institutions.
Improve knowledge in thoracic imaging, molecular oncology, bronchoscopy, immunotherapy and minimally invasive cancer interventions.
Utilize real-world data to optimize patient outcomes in cancer diagnosis, precision medicine and personalized oncology care.
Increase the opportunities for the fields of thoracic surgical oncology, radiation oncology, interventional pulmonary surgery, and palliative cancer care.
Become a recognized professional in the field of thoracic cancer diagnosis, treatment planning and its use in the multidisciplinary management of cancer.
Participate as part of a multidisciplinary cancer team with oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, radiologists, pathologists, and palliative care providers.
Improve opportunities for academic teaching, thoracic oncology research, clinical trials and leadership in healthcare.
Keep abreast of the latest developments in molecular oncology, AI-driven imaging, robotic thoracic surgery, targeted therapies and immuno-oncology breakthroughs.
Expand continuing education in the rapidly changing field of thoracic oncology and precision cancer treatment.
What you'll learn
Foundations of Thoracic Oncology
Diagnostic Evaluation
Treatment Modalities
Complications and Survivorship
Research and Innovation
Professional Development and Leadership
Key Features
- Attending /Non-Attending Classes
- Clinical Training in Nearest Hospital/Clinics.
- Free Study Material with recorded lectures
- Best Faculties (Super Specialists) of India
5. Library Access & Question & Answer Session
6. NAAC A+ University
7. 1 Year of Mentorship
8. Updated Curriculum
Course Curriculum
- Tumour biology of thoracic malignancies (lung, oesophagus, mediastinum, pleura)
- Epidemiology, risk-factors, screening & prevention (including smoking, environmental exposures)
- Anatomy, physiology and pathology of thoracic organs & mediastinum
- TNM staging and classification systems specific to thoracic tumours
- Principles of multidisciplinary oncology care: role of medical oncology, radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, pulmonology, pathology, radiology
- Introduction to tumour biology, molecular drivers, and immune micro-environment
- Ethical, legal and patient-communication aspects in oncology practice
- Imaging modalities: CT chest, PET-CT, MRI, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), mediastinoscopy, thoracoscopy
- Bronchoscopy & endoscopic techniques: rigid, flexible, guided biopsies
- Pathology: histology of thoracic tumours, immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics (EGFR, ALK, ROS1, PD-L1, next-gen sequencing)
- Liquid biopsy & circulating tumour-DNA in thoracic oncology
- Pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary reserve assessment, mediastinal involvement evaluation
- Pre-operative assessment, anaesthetic risk evaluation, and multidisciplinary tumour board participation
- Clinical staging, functional staging, nutritional assessment & pre-habilitation
- Surgical management: thoracotomy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), robotic thoracic surgery, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, segmentectomy, mediastinal mass removal; peri-operative care
- Radiation therapy: principle of thoracic irradiation, SABR/SBRT for early lung cancer, conformal & intensity-modulated RT, role in oesophageal cancer, prophylactic cranial irradiation for small-cell lung cancer
- Medical oncology: chemotherapy regimens in lung & oesophageal cancers, targeted therapies (EGFR, ALK, ROS1, BRAF, etc), immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors), combination therapies, management of adverse-effects
- Combined modality therapy: neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy, concurrent chemoradiation for locally advanced disease, salvage treatments
- Interventional pulmonology & minimally-invasive techniques: stenting, debulking, pleurodesis, endobronchial therapies
- Palliative and supportive treatments: management of malignant pleural effusion, airway obstruction, bone metastases, pain control
- Fundamentals of cancer genomics and molecular pathways in thoracic malignancies
- Key molecular targets and their inhibitors (EGFR, ALK, ROS1, KRAS, MET, RET, NTRK, HER2)
- Comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) and next-generation sequencing (NGS) interpretation
- Role of liquid biopsy in early detection, minimal residual disease (MRD), and treatment monitoring
- Mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapy and strategies to overcome them
- Translational research: integrating lab findings into clinical decision-making
- Personalized therapy algorithms and biomarker-driven treatment planning
- Immunobiology of thoracic cancers and tumor microenvironment
- Immune checkpoint inhibitors: PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4 pathways
- CAR-T cell therapy and novel immunotherapy combinations
- Tumor vaccines, oncolytic viruses, and cellular therapy approaches
- Biomarkers for immunotherapy response and toxicity prediction
- Managing immune-related adverse events (irAEs): practical approach for pulmonologists and oncologists
- Future trends: bispecific antibodies, tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), and adoptive immunotherapy
- Advanced thoracic imaging: HRCT, PET-CT, MRI for lung and mediastinal tumors
- Radiomics and AI applications in diagnosis and treatment planning
- Image-guided biopsy and localization techniques
- 3D printing and virtual simulation in surgical and radiotherapy planning
- Role of interventional radiology: radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, microwave ablation, embolization
- Quantitative imaging biomarkers and radiogenomic correlations
- Imaging in response assessment and disease surveillance
- Weekly multidisciplinary case discussions: thoracic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and palliative care
- Complex and rare case reviews (thymoma, mesothelioma, neuroendocrine tumors)
- Communication and teamwork in the tumor board setting
- Decision-making for borderline-resectable and oligometastatic disease
- Evidence-based protocol development and adaptation to local resources
- Clinical documentation, reporting standards, and presentation skills for academic boards
- Evaluation through mock tumor board participation and case write-ups
- Global cancer burden and disparities in thoracic oncology care
- Implementation of national and international guidelines (NCCN, ESMO, ASCO, IASLC)
- Leadership and mentorship skills in multidisciplinary oncology practice
- Building thoracic oncology programs in low- and middle-income settings
- Policy, economics, and cost-effectiveness of cancer care delivery
- Advocacy for tobacco control, air-pollution mitigation, and lung cancer screening
- Fellowship wrap-up: reflective learning, feedback, viva-voce examination, and final certification
- Advanced VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) and Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS) approaches
- Indications and techniques for segmentectomy, sleeve lobectomy, bronchoplastic and carinal resections
- Enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery (ERAS) protocols
- Intraoperative navigation systems, fluorescence imaging, and sentinel node mapping
- Management of intraoperative complications and conversion strategies
- Hybrid OR concepts and integration of imaging during surgery
- Case simulation sessions using virtual and augmented reality for skill refinement
- Principles of radiation physics and radiobiology applied to thoracic tumours
- Image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), adaptive RT, and motion management strategies
- SBRT/SABR for early-stage NSCLC and oligometastatic disease
- Proton therapy, heavy ion therapy, and dosimetric comparisons
- Proton therapy, heavy ion therapy, and dosimetric comparisons
- Brachytherapy applications for endobronchial and esophageal cancers
- Managing radiotherapy toxicities — pneumonitis, fibrosis, cardiac toxicity
- Emerging techniques: FLASH radiotherapy, radiogenomics, and combined modality protocols
- Fundamentals of clinical trial design: Phase I–IV, endpoints, randomization, blinding
- Regulatory and ethical aspects of trial conduct (ICMR, GCP, FDA, EMA frameworks)
- Building and managing thoracic oncology databases and registries
- AI, big data analytics, and machine learning in early detection and prognosis prediction
- Predictive modelling for treatment response and toxicity
- Digital pathology, automated imaging analytics, and workflow integration
- Fellows develop a mini-data project using anonymized thoracic cancer datasets
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