Fellowship in Oncology Nutrition

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Fellowship in Oncology Nutrition

Course Overview

Nutrition plays a critical role in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. Patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery often face challenges such as weight loss, malnutrition, reduced immunity, and treatment-related side effects. A well-designed nutritional plan helps improve treatment tolerance, recovery, and overall quality of life.

The Fellowship in Oncology Nutrition at HCG is designed to train dietitians and nutritionists in the specialized management of cancer patients through evidence-based nutrition strategies. The program focuses on nutritional assessment, individualized dietary planning, supportive care, palliative care nutrition, and survivorship nutrition.

Conducted at HCG’s leading cancer centers, fellows gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing nutrition care plans tailored to various types of cancer and treatment stages. With mentorship from expert oncology nutritionists and exposure to multidisciplinary teams, participants will develop the expertise needed to support cancer patients throughout their treatment journey.

By enrolling in this fellowship, you will contribute to holistic cancer care, ensuring that patients receive the right nutritional support to improve outcomes and live healthier lives.

Why This Fellowship Matters

High prevalence of malnutrition in cancer patients: Nutrition support is essential to improve treatment outcomes.
Vital role in cancer treatment: Nutrition reduces complications, strengthens immunity, and improves recovery.
Shortage of trained oncology nutritionists: Few specialists are equipped with advanced cancer-specific nutrition knowledge.
HCG advantage: With high-volume cancer care facilities and experienced nutrition experts, HCG offers unmatched practical training.

Fellowship Highlights

Comprehensive Training in Oncology Nutrition: Focus on cancer-specific dietary needs across all stages of treatment.
Hands-On Clinical Exposure: Practical training in managing nutrition for chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, and palliative care.
Mentorship from Experts: Learn from experienced oncology nutritionists and multidisciplinary teams at HCG.
Individualized Care Planning: Develop expertise in customizing diet plans for different cancers and patient needs.
Research and Academic Opportunities: Participate in nutrition-focused studies, publications, and academic projects.
Career Growth: Prepare for roles in hospitals, cancer centers, research institutes, and public health organizations.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the Fellowship in Oncology Nutrition, fellows will be able to:

Conduct Comprehensive Nutritional Assessments: Identify malnutrition and treatment-related nutritional risks in cancer patients.
Design Personalized Nutrition Plans: Create evidence-based dietary interventions for prevention, active treatment, survivorship, and palliative care.
Manage Side Effects through Nutrition: Address nausea, loss of appetite, weight changes, and other treatment-related complications.
Collaborate in Multidisciplinary Teams: Work alongside oncologists, surgeons, nurses, and psycho-oncologists for holistic patient care.
Contribute to Research and Education: Advance the field of oncology nutrition through clinical studies, publications, and patient education.
Improve Patient Outcomes: Enhance treatment tolerance, recovery, and quality of life through effective nutritional support.

Eligibility:

M.Sc. OR MPhil in Nutrition

FAQs:

Candidates with M.Sc. in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Clinical Nutrition are eligible.

Fellows learn nutritional assessment, cancer-specific dietary planning, supportive care, and survivorship nutrition.

Duration is 6–12 months, including hospital-based practical training..

Yes. Fellows counsel patients on nutrition, dietary modifications, and treatment-related challenges.

Graduates can work as oncology dietitians, hospital nutrition specialists, or research nutritionists.

Program Directors:

Dr. Esther Sathiaraj

Consultant - Clinical Nutrition HCG Cancer Center, Bangalore

Fellowship in Oncology Nutrition