DM Medical Oncology is a super-specialty post doctorate course in the field of medicine. Medical Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with tumors or cancers. Medical Oncology communicates the results of clinical and experimental research in oncology and hematology, particularly with experimental therapeutics in the field of immunotherapy and chemotherapy.

The average fee for the DM Medical Oncology course ranges from INR 30,000 - INR 2,00,000. After successful completion of the DM Medical Oncology course candidates can work in research centres, hospitals etc and can easily earn an average annual salary of INR 4 -15 LPA depending upon the work experience, knowledge and expertise.

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Why Study Medical Oncology?

• Medical Oncology is a very specialized field of medicine and often is adorned by experts of the field; it is among the top paid branches of medicine. 
• After completion of super-specialization in oncology, there are plenty of opportunities available to the students such as one can become either a medical, surgical, or radiation oncologist, serving in various public and private hospitals across the nation. 
• Seeing an increase in cancer cases, the government has made it compulsory for every hospital to have an oncology department which has increased the demands of such professionals.
• Oncologists can also choose to research the deadly disease.
• The various job profiles and professions open for a DM Medical Oncologist-
  • Oncologist
  • Surgical Oncologist
  • Senior Medical Advisor
  • Research Associate
  • Radiation Oncologist
  • Professor

DM Medical Oncology Admission Process 

In most of the colleges and institutes offering the course, admission is provided based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test, such as NEET PG, conducted at the national level, followed by a subsequent round of counseling.

DM Medical Oncologist Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates aspiring for admission to the course are required to fulfill the following minimum eligibility criteria:-

• Post-graduation (DM), completed from an institute recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any of the State Medical Councils.
• A minimum of 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of post-graduation.
• 1-year compulsory rotating internship.
• Minimum 12 months of professional experience, as most reputed institutes prefer candidates with work experience.

Entrance Based Admissions 

There are several National level and University level admission entrance tests that the marks of these entrances serve as Merit for admissions to such colleges.

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DM Medical Oncology Syllabus 

A semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.

DM Medical Oncology Colleges in India

There are several specialized Government and Private institutes for candidates to pursue DM Medical Oncology

DM Medical Oncology: Government Institutes 

DM Medical Oncology: Private Institutes 

DM Medical Oncology Jobs and Scope 

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