Overview

The Department of Radiation Oncology was established in 2014

The Department of Radiation Oncology, established in 2014, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology including truebeam, Unique Performance medical linacs, Remote After Loader HDR brachytherapy GammaMed iX 24 channels, and a dedicated CT-simulator SOMATOM AS 20. The department also features a dedicated mould room with all customised immobilisation devices. In terms of treatment planning and contouring, it boasts of three latest Version Eclipse 17.0 Treatment Planning Stations with GPU and five Contouring Stations.

This allows the professionals to offer a wide range of high precision treatment techniques including 3DCRT, IMRT, IGRT, SRT, and SBRT. The professionals also routinely practise HDR brachytherapy CVS and ICRT, blood irradiation for haematological indications, and extra corporeal radiation therapy. The faculty takes pride in offering well-integrated education programmes as well.

In 2018, the college launched a PG programme (MD Radiation Oncology) open to two seats per year. The team is now pleased to announce that this programme has been recognised by the NMC in 2021. This achievement speaks to the quality and relevance of the educational modules offered to the students. To support these programmes and further enhance operations, the department comprises a dedicated team of faculty members, physicists, and radiotherapy technologists.

Each member of the team brings a wealth of knowledge and exclusive experience to ensure excellent patient care and innovation in the field of radiation oncology.

Overall, the Department of Radiation Oncology is committed to providing the highest standards of care, utilising cutting-edge technology, and advancing the field through education and research.