The Fellowship in Onco Deglutology is designed to provide specialized training in the management of swallowing disorders that result from oncology treatments, particularly in head and neck cancers. Fellows will gain practical experience in assessing dysphagia, implementing treatment plans, and using advanced diagnostic tools to monitor swallowing function. The program also emphasizes the use of therapeutic techniques aimed at improving patients' ability to swallow and maintain adequate nutrition during and after cancer treatments.
Learning Objectives:
This fellowship aims to equip participants with the skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and manage swallowing disorders, especially those caused by cancer and its treatments. Fellows will learn how to integrate evidence-based approaches to dysphagia rehabilitation, improving patients' overall quality of life. Additionally, the program focuses on collaborative patient care, enabling fellows to work effectively within multidisciplinary oncology teams to provide comprehensive treatment.
Eligibility:
MASLP / MSLP
Program Directors:
Dr. Prasanna Suresh Hegde
Speech and Swallow Therapy HCG Cancer Center, Bangalore