The concept of specialty education in cancer treatment and diagnosis was initiated very early by the Dorabji Tata Trust as one of the main and important mandate of this centre. As long ago as 1938 when the hospital was under construction, Sir Nowrozji ad Mr. J R D Tata consistently supported a comprehensive approach and maintained importance of education and research.
Sir Roger Lumley, Governor of Bombay was immensely impressed with this vision and appreciated this vision of the Dorabji Trust. In his inaugural address he said “ … You are attacking it on the three fronts of treatment, education and research - all three of them essential and interdependent – an I must express my admiration for the completeness of your plan.”
Perhaps as initiation of such academic activity, the trust had send young Indian doctors abroad to train in cancer treatment and diagnosis, and who later joined this centre as permanent staff when the hospital opened for public. Thus, education and training of personnel has received much attention at the Hospital - even before it started functioning.
The Division of academics TMC, was formally established in 1982. Presently the centre is affiliated to theHomi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) – a deemed university of DAE). The centre runs several long term and short term courses both at graduation and at post graduation level. There are academic courses –like MS, MD, PhD, MSc, etc. Several training programs are organized for small areas within a specialty and also encourages practicising medical and scientific professionals for continuing education through short term observer-ship and several CMEs.
Over a number of years post-graduate training was given for M.S., Ph.D., M.D. and M.Sc. degrees of the Mumbai University. As the Hospital, because of its specialized character, could not fulfill the requirements under the revised rules of the University this recognition was withdrawn a few years ago. A special committee of the University was appointed to reconsider the matter and its report is awaited. However, the Departments of Surgery and Pathology still give facilities for practical work to post-graduates pursuing their post graduation namely - M.S., MD & Ph.D. degrees. It supports 10 trainees in various cancer disciplines every six months from its own funds and spends Rs. 25 lakhs on cancer education annually.
It regularly conducts Workshops, Seminars, and Conferences which attract a large number of young participants from across the country. A Technology Transfer Program was organized for the first time in the country in 1986.
All academic activities are recorded and disseminated through in-house professional publications and surgical operation videos that record the state-of-the-art procedures in surgical treatment of cancer.
This division is designated by the UICC (International Union Against Cancer) as the coordination centre for professional education in cancer for the Asia-Pacific regions. The TMH, therefore, acts as a catalyst in Professional Cancer Education for disseminating knowledge and expertise across the country.
Tata Memorial Centre is a stand – alone Post Graduate and Super Speciality institute as one of the constituent institute of Homi Bhabha National Institute (Deemed to be University) under Dept. of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India. The institute is recognized by Medical Council of India, New Delhi for conducting MD, DM/M.Ch programmes in oncology and other related subjects (e.g. Anesthesiology, Radiology, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, Microbiology, Immuno-Hematology & Blood Transfusion Medicine, Pathology, Palliative Medicine).
During 2013 the intake capacity of Post-Graduate students was increased by three-fold to provide specialized and trained human resource in Oncology and related subjects in the country. Under Homi Bhabha National Institute, a Two-year certified Fellowship programme in sub-sets of oncology and other subjects is conducted with 20 Fellowships per year.
There are Six-month training programs for sponsored candidate from State Government Medical colleges, Central Government Hospital, Public Sector Undertaking Hospitals and Regional Cancer Centres across the country. Specialized training is provided in the field of oncology and related subjects to doctors from South East Asia Region and South African Countries.
Post Doctoral Fellowship programs and Ph.D programs are conducted at Advanced Centre for Training, Research and Education in Cancer at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai in Life Sciences and Health Sciences.
Specialists have been trained for the comprehensive cancer centres in Punjab and Andhra Pradesh which are to be commissioned.
| FOR MD / DM / M.Ch DEGREES |
| a) For MD courses |
All admissions are made through NEET – 50 % All India Quota & 50% State Quota. |
| b) For DM / M.Ch. courses |
All admissions of DM / M.Ch courses are made through NEET – Online National Counseling Round from the year 2017. |
| Guidelines |
MD courses : Attachment
DM / M.Ch. courses : Attachment |
| 1 year Service Bond (Mandatory) |
All registered MD and DM / M.Ch. students have to submit bond of 1 year to serve at Tata Memorial Hospital and in any outreach centres as mentioned in the bond details |
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1. MD Bond details : Attachment Candidates have to sign a bond of Rs. 25,00,000/- for one year service. Candidate will have to pay a penalty of Rs. 10,00,000/- for discontinuation of tenure for MD courses.
2. DM / M.Ch. Bond details : Attachment Candidates have to sign a bond of Rs. 50,00,000/- for one year service. Candidate will have to pay a penalty of Rs. 10,00,000/- for discontinuation of tenure for DM / M.Ch. courses.
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| NON- MEDICAL / SCIENTIFIC DEGREES |
| M.SC. /PH.D. |
We conduct M.Sc. Nursing and M.Sc. in Clinical Research.Advertisements are displayed for M.Sc. courses on the website every year in the month of April. |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Candidates fulfilling the following eligibility criteria can apply.
M.Sc.(Nursing) : B. Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc Nursing IGNOU / Any Recognized University. 1 year experience Mandatory In a Hospital / Nursing Institution / Community Health setting.
M.Sc. (Clinical Research) : B.Sc in Bioscience/Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology), B.Sc in Chemistry, B.Sc in Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science (B.Pharm), Graduate in Medicine (Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha), Graduation in Dentistry (BDS), Occupational therapy (B.Sc), Physiotherapy (B.Sc), Nursing (B.Sc), Paramedical technology.
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| Ph.D. (Health Sciences) |
Advertisements are displayed based on the availability of the project. |
| FOR SHORT TERM COURSES |
1. Two years Advance Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology (ADMIT)
2. Two years Advance Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology (ADRT) |
| Advertisements are invited through web advertisement published on TMC website and in Newspapers in the month of April. |
| Eligibility Criteria |
1. B.Sc. passed in any recognized university in India for ADMIT
2. B.Sc. Physics for ADRT |
| Admission selection process |
Candidates are selected through MCQ based Entrance Exam followed by interview. |
| FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR ALL COURSES |
| Hostels |
1. Available for MD and DM/M.ch on payment of hostel fee.
2. For non-medical / paramedical courses hostel will be provided as per availability to outstation candidates only on payment of hostel fee.
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| Library |
Can be availed with payment of Library deposit. |
| Cafeteria |
Available |