FELLOWSHIP IN ORTHOPEDIC ONCOLOGY
Bone and soft tissue tumors demand a surgeon who can diagnose precisely, plan meticulously, and operate with confidence. MGA’s Fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology is a 12-month program built for doctors with 4+ years of clinical experience who are ready to specialize in musculoskeletal tumor management.
Under the guidance of India’s leading orthopedic oncologists, you will develop expertise in tumor staging, biopsy techniques, limb-salvage surgery, endoprosthetic reconstruction, and multidisciplinary oncology care — all while continuing your current practice.
About the Programme
MGA's Fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology is a 12-month advanced subspecialty program for doctors with a minimum of 4 years of clinical experience who want to build expert-level expertise in the diagnosis, surgical management, and multidisciplinary care of bone and soft tissue tumors. This is one of the most clinically demanding and professionally rewarding subspecialties in surgery — and this fellowship is built to prepare you for it.
The program covers the complete spectrum of orthopedic oncology — from initial consultation and imaging interpretation to biopsy techniques, tumor excision, limb salvage procedures, endoprosthetic reconstruction, and rehabilitation. MGA provides structured evening classes, 100% recorded lectures, free study materials, and supervised learning — all designed around your existing practice schedule. You will work alongside experienced orthopedic oncologists and collaborate with radiology, pathology, medical oncology, and rehabilitation specialists throughout the program.
"Fellows develop the clinical confidence to independently manage complex bone and soft tissue tumor cases — from diagnosis through surgery and rehabilitation — contributing to multidisciplinary oncology teams across India's leading cancer and orthopedic centers."
- MBBS (4+ yrs experience)
- MS Orthopedics
- MD / MS Physicians
- Surgeons & Oncologists
- NMC-Qualified Doctors
What You Gain from This Fellowship
Six core clinical competencies that directly strengthen your orthopedic oncology practice.
How This Fellowship Transforms Your Practice
This fellowship is built for career transformation — not just certification. Here is what changes when you complete it.
Career Outcomes After the Fellowship
Graduates of MGA's Fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology advance into specialist roles across India's leading cancer hospitals, orthopedic centers, and academic institutions.
Fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology — Key Features
Everything MGA provides in your Fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology
Accreditation & Recognition
What you'll learn
Introduction to Orthopedic Oncology
Surgical Techniques and Approaches
Multidisciplinary Management
Advanced Imaging and Diagnostics
Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology
Key Features
- Attending /Non-Attending Classes
- Â Free Study Material with recorded lectures
- Best Faculties (Super Specialists) of India
4. Library Access & Question & Answer Session
5. 1 Year of Mentorship
6. Updated Curriculum
Course Curriculum
- Introduction to musculoskeletal tumors: benign and malignant
- Incidence and classification of bone and soft tissue tumors
- Surgery of tumors: margin control, reconstruction and rehabilitation
- Fundamentals of molecular biology and genetics of tumor development
- Pathophysiology of musculoskeletal tumors
- Work-up and staging of musculoskeletal tumors
- The role of a multidisciplinary team in orthopedic oncology
- Imaging studies: X-ray, MRI, CT and PET scans
- Biopsy: types, techniques, and biopsy results
- Radiological staging and tumor localization
- Interventional radiology in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors
- Use of molecular imaging techniques
- Techniques for limb salvage surgery
- Methods of wide/local excision of primary bone and soft tissue tumors
- Management of metastatic bone disease
- Reconstruction options: endoprosthetics, autografts, allografts, and free bone flaps
- Limb salvage vs. amputation: when and why
- Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
- Intraoperative detection of the tumor and margin control
- Soft tissue tumors: benign and malignant
- Surgical aspects of soft tissue sarcomas removal
- Soft tissue reconstruction: myocutaneous flaps, muscle transfer and prosthesis
- Radiation and chemotherapy in the treatment of soft tissue tumors
- Care after surgery and complications of soft tissue reconstruction
- Pediatric musculoskeletal tumors: special considerations
- Treatment of pediatric bone sarcomas (Ewing’s, osteosarcoma)
- Reconstruction in pediatric oncology patients
- Limb salvage in children and function
- Follow up and secondary cancer surveillance in patients treated in childhood
- Pathophysiology of bone metastases
- Treatment strategies for primary cancers that metastasize to bone (breast, prostate, lung, etc.)
- Surgery for metastatic bone tumors: when and how
- Systemic and radiation therapy in metastatic bone tumors
- Palliative treatment for metastatic bone tumors
- Prophylactic approaches in metastatic disease
- Radiation therapy of musculoskeletal tumors
- External radiation before, during and after surgery
- Stereotactic radiation therapy and brachytherapy
- Toxicity and complications from radiation therapy
- Multidisciplinary approach in radiation treatment planning
- Chemotherapy for bone and soft tissue tumors
- Emerging trends in immunotherapy and targeted therapies in orthopedic cancer
- Multidisciplinary approach to treatment: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation
- Managing side effects of chemotherapy and immunotherapy
- Use of clinical trials and new therapeutic approaches in orthopedic oncology
- Technologies and innovations in bone and soft tissue reconstruction
- Use of 3D printing and personalised prosthetics in orthopedic oncology
- Rehabilitation approaches: physiotherapy, prosthetics and restoring function
- Pain relief and quality of life after surgery
- Impact of oncological conditions and surgery on a patient’s mental health and social well-being
- Emerging research and clinical trials
- Molecular markers and targeted therapy in cancer
- Gene therapy and stem cell therapy for bone and soft tissue tumors
- Translational research: bringing discoveries to the clinic
- Ethics and consent for clinical trials
- Communication and teamwork with the multidisciplinary team
- Ethical considerations and advocacy for patients with cancer
- Treatment of recurrent and advanced disease
- Palliative care in orthopedic oncology
- Psychosocial care for patients and families
- Clinical experience in orthopedic oncology departments
- Participation in patient care, from diagnosis to after surgery
- Surgical observation and assistance with senior orthopedic oncologists
- Weekly case presentations, tumor board and journal club meetings
- Collaboration in clinical and laboratory research related to orthopedic oncology
- Detailed learning of musculoskeletal tumor pathology
- Grading and classification of bone and soft tissue tumors
- Immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology techniques
- Pathology’s role in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment
- Examples of unusual and challenging orthopedic tumors
- Working with pathologists in tumor board meetings
- Biomechanics of limb salvage prosthetics
- Personalised prostheses and orthotics for post-resection patients
- Rehabilitation biomechanics post-surgery
- Treatment of complex musculoskeletal deformities after tumor resection
- Innovations in robotic surgery and prosthetics to save limbs
- Prosthetics and functional outcomes and quality of life
- Pain management for cancer patients
- Pain management techniques (medications and non-pharmacological interventions)
- Team approach to pain management (anesthetists, psychologists, etc.)
- Approaches to treating neuropathic and phantom limb pain
- Application of new procedures such as nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, palliative care procedures
- Psychosocial issues in pain and pain management in cancer
- Treatment of musculoskeletal tumors in the elderly
- Physiological changes and their effect on treatment strategies
- Treatment options for older patients with cancer
- Bone health and osteoporosis in elderly cancer patients
- Geriatric cancer care, frailty assessment and rehabilitation
- Pain, function, and palliative care in the elderly with musculoskeletal tumors
- Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of chemotherapies
- New systemic therapies in orthopedic oncology: monoclonal antibodies, tyrosine kinase inhibitors
- Personalized medicine for musculoskeletal tumors: chemosensitivity testing
- Hormonal, immunotherapy and targeted therapies as part of regimens
- Management of side effects of systemic cancer therapies
- Integration of systemic therapies with surgery and radiation treatment
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