Fellowship Program at Tata Medical Center | Head and Neck Surgery
The Tata Medical Center Fellowship Program in Head and Neck Surgery is a highly specialized opportunity for surgeons looking to advance their careers through structured clinical training, academic exposure, and research excellence. Offered under TMC Careers, this fellowship program provides hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary oncology environment at one of India’s leading cancer centers in Kolkata.
Fellowship Program Details:
- Fellowship Program: Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery
- Fellowship Duration: 1 year
- Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Last Date: 31/12/2025
About the Institute – Tata Medical Center (TMC)
Conceptualized in the year 2004 as a philanthropic initiative for the Eastern and North-Eastern parts of India and neighboring countries, Tata Medical Center (TMC) began operations in Kolkata on May 16, 2011. Governed by the Tata Medical Centre Trust, TMC is a key institution featured under TMC Careers for advanced medical education and fellowship programs.
Eligibility Criteria
Essential:
- M.S. degree in ENT or General Surgery
Desirable:
- Work experience in Head and Neck surgical oncology
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Participation in Clinical or Basic Sciences Research
The Department:
The Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Tata Medical Center is an academic, multidisciplinary center dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and research of head and neck cancer. It has the infrastructure to perform complex ablative and reconstructive surgery, including microvascular reconstruction, in all types of head and neck cancer.
Fellowship Objectives:
- Impart training in protocol-based management of head and neck cancer in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Introduce the trainee to basic and advanced surgical concepts and techniques of surgical oncology pertaining to the head and neck region.
- Impart intensive training in reconstructive surgery towards the end of the fellowship with an introduction to concepts of microvascular reconstruction.
- Encourage participation in clinical, basic, and translational research.
Fellowship Program –Â Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Assessment of new patients enrolled under the fellowship program
- Planning and delivery of treatment with appropriate supervision
- Follow-up and outcome assessment
- Organizing and presenting cases in multidisciplinary meetings
- Participating in service development and clinical trial discussions
- Maintaining clinical data for audits and trials
Academic Responsibilities
- Collation and analysis of patient data for research and publication
- Training junior doctors, nursing staff, and paramedical teams
- Managing outreach and prevention clinics as part of TMC Careers academic initiatives
Contact Information
Prospective candidates interested in this fellowship program under TMC Careers may contact:
Dr. Kapila Manikantan
Email: kapila.manikantan@tmckolkata.com
