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FELLOWSHIP IN GASTROINTESTINAL ONCOLOGY

MGA’s Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Oncology is a 12-month program for doctors with 4+ years of experience, covering colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary cancers through structured evening classes, clinical training at partner hospitals, and mentorship from India’s leading GI oncologists. Learn cancer staging, chemotherapy protocols, tumor board participation, immunotherapy, and precision oncology — online, hybrid, or offline — and graduate with a NAAC A+ accredited certificate and 1-year post-completion mentorship.

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Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Oncology — Programme Overview

About the Programme

MGA's Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Oncology is a 12-month advanced subspecialty online fellowship for doctors with a minimum of 4 years of clinical experience who want to build expert-level expertise in diagnosing and managing GI cancers. Colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, esophageal, and hepatobiliary cancers are among the most clinically complex malignancies in medicine — and this GI oncology fellowship is designed to prepare you for all of them.

The fellowship curriculum covers the complete GI oncology care pathway — from early detection, endoscopic diagnostics, and imaging interpretation to chemotherapy protocol development, tumor board participation, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and palliative care. MGA provides structured evening live classes, 100% recorded lectures, free study materials, and e-library access — all delivered through an LMS-based online learning platform designed around your existing OPD schedule.

"Fellows develop the clinical confidence to independently manage complex GI cancer cases — contributing to multidisciplinary tumor boards, designing treatment protocols, and delivering specialist-level oncology care across India's leading cancer centres."

12 Mo
Programme Duration
20+
Curriculum Modules
₹1.2L
Starting Fee
1 Yr
Post-Completion Mentorship
Who Is This GI Oncology Fellowship For?
  • MBBS Graduates (4+ yrs experience)
  • MD / MS Physicians
  • Surgical Oncologists
  • Medical Oncologists
  • NMC-Qualified Doctors
Live & Recorded Online Classes
Evening live sessions after OPD hours — all lectures 100% recorded and accessible anytime on the LMS portal for this online GI oncology fellowship.
Free Study Material & E-Library
Complete GI oncology notes, cancer case studies, chemotherapy protocol guides, and full e-library access — all provided free throughout this fellowship.
Super-Specialist Faculty
India's leading GI oncologists and surgical oncology specialists — practicing clinicians with subspecialty expertise in colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary cancers.
1-Year Mentorship
Structured expert mentorship for 12 months after your GI oncology fellowship completion — supporting your transition into specialist oncology practice.
CPD Accredited Certificate
Internationally recognised CPD & Training Council accredited GI oncology fellowship certificate — credible across cancer hospitals and oncology departments in India.
LMS Access & Live Q&A Sessions
Full LMS portal access, dedicated doubt-clearing and tumor board case discussion sessions with faculty every week throughout the online GI oncology fellowship.
Precision Oncology & AI Module
Dedicated precision oncology module covering NGS, molecular profiling, AI-assisted GI cancer diagnostics, immunotherapy, and RANO criteria — aligned with 2025 oncology standards.
Updated Curriculum
Continuously updated — covering 2025 immunotherapy advances, checkpoint inhibitors, robotic surgery in GI oncology, and the latest molecular biomarker-driven treatment protocols.

Skills You Will Gain from This GI Oncology Fellowship

Six core clinical competencies covering the full spectrum of gastrointestinal oncology practice in this online fellowship.

GI Cancer Biology, Staging & Guidelines
Deep knowledge of GI cancer biology, TNM staging, AJCC classification, and evidence-based treatment guidelines for colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, esophageal, and hepatobiliary cancers — including 2025 NCCN and ESMO protocol updates.
Chemotherapy Protocol Development
Practical skills in designing and managing chemotherapy protocols for GI cancers — including systemic therapy selection, adverse effect management, and dose modification across complex GI oncology cases and patient profiles.
Radiology, Endoscopy & Pathology Interpretation
Ability to read and interpret CT, MRI, PET-CT, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, and pathology reports within the clinical context of GI cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment response assessment.
Tumor Board Participation
Confidence to present and discuss complex GI cancer cases in multidisciplinary tumor board settings — coordinating with surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and palliative care teams to design patient-centred treatment plans.
Immunotherapy & Precision Oncology
Working knowledge of targeted therapy, immunotherapy, checkpoint inhibitors, molecular profiling, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) as applied to GI cancers — enabling personalised treatment planning and biomarker-driven decision-making.
Palliative & Supportive Cancer Care
Understanding of nutrition support, pain management, palliative procedures, psychosocial care, and end-of-life decision-making in advanced GI cancer patients — essential for delivering comprehensive specialist-level oncology care.

Career Outcomes After This GI Oncology Fellowship

Graduates of MGA's Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Oncology advance into specialist roles across India's leading cancer hospitals, oncology centres, and academic institutions.

01
Gastrointestinal Oncology Specialist
Work as a dedicated GI oncology specialist in cancer hospitals, multispecialty centres, and dedicated GI oncology units — managing the full spectrum of colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary cancer cases.
02
Consultant in Cancer Hospitals & Oncology Units
Take up consultant roles in oncology departments — managing GI cancer patients from diagnosis through active treatment, survivorship care, and follow-up within structured oncology teams.
03
Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Member
Contribute as GI oncology expert in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings — presenting complex cases, recommending evidence-based treatment plans, and coordinating care decisions across specialties.
04
Precision Oncology & Genomics Practice
Build expertise in molecular profiling, NGS-based tumor genomics, liquid biopsy, and personalised treatment planning for GI cancer patients — at the forefront of oncology innovation in India.
05
Academic Teaching & Research
Join medical college faculty, contribute to clinical oncology research and trials, develop evidence-based GI cancer management guidelines, and advance the practice of gastrointestinal oncology through academic publication.
06
Advanced GI Cancer & Surgical Oncology
Work alongside surgical oncologists in managing resectable and borderline resectable GI tumors — contributing to surgical planning, perioperative cancer care, and post-operative oncology management.

Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Oncology — Key Features

Everything MGA provides in this online GI oncology fellowship

100% Online Learning Live + Recorded Classes
Recorded Lectures LMS Access Anytime
CPD Accredited International Recognition
1-Year Mentorship Post-Completion Support
Free Study Materials E-Library + Case Studies
Precision Oncology Module NGS, Immunotherapy & AI
Flexible Batches Jan–Dec / May–June
Flexible Fee Options Financing Options Available

Accreditation & Recognition

CPD & Training Council — International Continuing Medical Education Accreditation
This GI oncology fellowship is CPD accredited and recognised across cancer hospitals, oncology centres, and medical institutions in India and internationally
  1. Attending /Non-Attending Classes
  2. Clinical Training in Nearest Hospital/Clinics.
  3.  Free Study Material with recorded lectures
  4.  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

  • Fundamentals of gastrointestinal cancer
  • Epidemiology of cancer
  • Lifestyle, risk factors and genetic factors
  • Basics of cancer prevention and screening
  • Staging (TNM, AJCC staging)
  • Pathophysiology and histological types
  • Surgical excision, biopsy, imaging methods
  • Therapeutic approaches: surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, molecular targeted therapy
  • Role of multidisciplinary tumor boards
  • Recent advances and clinical trials
  • Molecular profiling and genetic syndromes (Lynch syndrome, FAP)
  • Screening: colonoscopy, FIT, CT colonography
  • Early vs. advanced disease management
  • Immunotherapy and biomarker-driven treatments
  • Follow-up and survivorship care
  • Types: pancreatic adenocarcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Use of tumor markers (CA 19-9, AFP)
  • Surgical options and transplant criteria
  • Chemotherapy and new treatment options
  • Palliative care and pain management
  • Types (functional vs. non-functional NETs)
  • Diagnostic techniques (Octreoscan, Ga-DOTATATE PET)
  • Somatostatin analogs, PRRT, and targeted therapies
  • Surgical and non-surgical management
  • Prognosis and quality of life considerations
  • CT, MRI and PET-CT in GI cancer
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP
  • Interventional radiology for diagnosis and therapy
  • Biopsy, ablation and resection techniques
  • Chemotherapy protocols for GI cancers
  • Targeted agents and monoclonal antibodies
  • Immunotherapy: when and how
  • Use of molecular profiling and personalised therapy
  • Management of therapy-related adverse events
  • Genetic counseling and testing protocols
  • Lynch syndrome, FAP, Peutz-Jeghers and other syndromes
  • Screening techniques in high-risk patients
  • Prophylactic surgery and chemoprevention
  • Ethical considerations in family screening
  • Interactions between tumor and immune system
  • Tumor microenvironment: stromal cells, angiogenesis, cytokines
  • Immunotherapy drugs and checkpoint inhibitors
  • Biomarkers predicting immunotherapy response
  • Resistance and next steps
  • Basics of AI in diagnostics and pathology
  • Radiology, image analysis and AI
  • Machine learning for digital biomarkers and prognosis
  • Use of clinical decision support systems
  • Privacy, regulatory and ethical issues
  • Robotic and laparoscopic surgery for GI tumors
  • Indications and advantages of open surgery
  • Education on technology-assisted surgical systems
  • Postoperative care and complications management
  • Impact of surgical innovation on cancer care
  • Oncological nutrition assessment and support
  • Cancer cachexia and metabolic syndromes
  • Enteral and parenteral nutrition
  • Microbiome and cancer prevention and treatment
  • Working together with dietitians and nutritionists
  • Cancer care in low- and middle-income countries
  • Global differences in survival and incidence
  • Screening in resource-poor settings
  • Cultural, social and economic access to care
  • Contribution of NGOs and international cancer partnerships
  • Ethical issues in cancer: end of life, resource allocation
  • Multidisciplinary cancer care teams
  • Oncology program development and quality improvement
  • Patient advocacy and shared decision-making
  • Health policy and reimbursement issues in oncology
  • Endoscopy: diagnosis and therapy (EMR, ESD)
  • Capsule and balloon enteroscopy
  • Endoscopic stenting and palliation
  • Link with surgery and medical oncology
  • Management of complications of complex procedures
  • Next-generation sequencing (NGS) and liquid biopsy
  • Somatic vs. germline mutations and treatment options
  • Precision oncology and pharmacogenomics in GI cancers
  • Understanding molecular test reports
  • Genomic tumor boards and treatment choices
  • Evaluation of cognitive and functional capacity in the elderly
  • Treatment dose and tolerability in older age
  • Polypharmacy and drug interactions
  • Ethical considerations in the elderly and frail
  • Advance care planning and goals-of-care
  • Rare pediatric GI cancers (hepatoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma)
  • Special considerations in diagnosis and treatment
  • Coping with the psychosocial issues for families
  • Survivorship in childhood cancer
  • Handing over care for teens to adult systems
  • Roles and responsibilities in a tumor board
  • Preparing, documenting and presenting cases
  • Management of complex GI tumors
  • Interprofessional communication and coordination
  • Mock tumor boards for practice
  • When and how to treat with external beam and brachytherapy
  • New radiotherapy techniques: IMRT, SBRT, proton therapy
  • Radiotherapy side effects and toxicity
  • Interdisciplinary radiotherapy, surgery and systemic therapy
  • Radiation oncologists in the GI cancer team
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