Fellowship in Palliative Care

Course Overview

Cancer care extends far beyond active treatment; addressing physical pain, emotional distress, and overall quality of life is vital at every stage of the disease. Palliative care plays a crucial role in providing holistic, compassionate, and specialized support to patients facing life-limiting oncological conditions and their families.

TThe Fellowship in Palliative Care at HCG CARE is designed to equip medical professionals with advanced clinical skills in pain management, end-of-life care, and symptom control. Trainees will gain hands-on experience in managing complex physical symptoms and delivering compassionate home and hospice care.

With HCG’s comprehensive clinical environment and expert multidisciplinary team, fellows receive high-volume practical training and mentorship, preparing them to integrate palliative medicine into clinical practice effectively.

Why This Fellowship Matters

Integral part of comprehensive cancer care: High-quality palliative care significantly improves quality of life and treatment compliance for oncology patients.
Master pain & symptom management: Gain hands-on exposure to advanced pain control protocols, palliative interventional procedures, and end-of-life care strategies.
Holistic & interdisciplinary focus: Learn to collaborate with oncologists, nurses, counselors, and social workers to address the multidimensional needs of patients and families.
Extensive clinical exposure: Develop practical expertise across inpatient care, outpatient clinics, hospice services, and home-based palliative care settings.

Fellowship Highlights

Hands-on exposure: Direct involvement in essential palliative procedures and symptom relief protocols.
End-of-life & pain management: Comprehensive training in advanced pain management and compassionate end-of-life care.
Home & hospice care exposure: Real-world experience in community-based and home palliative care delivery.
Interdisciplinary approach: Collaborative learning alongside multidisciplinary medical and surgical oncology teams.
Ethical & legal foundations: In-depth understanding of legal guidelines, ethical decision-making, and advance care planning in palliative medicine.

Learning Objectives

Assess and manage complex cancer pain and non-pain physical symptoms effectively.
Formulate individualized end-of-life care plans that prioritize patient dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
Develop communication and counseling skills for discussing prognosis, goals of care, and advance directives with patients and families.
Master the principles of interdisciplinary care, hospice management, and supportive oncology.
Apply ethical and legal principles to complex clinical scenarios encountered in palliative oncology practice.

Eligibility

Qualifications: MBBS / MD / DNB (Any Stream)

Key Program Details

Course Duration: 12 Months
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka
Application Deadline: 15th August, 2026
Venue: HCG Cancer Hospital, No. 8, HCG Towers P, Kalinga Rao Road, Sampangi Rama Nagara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027

Contact & Application Details

Call Us Now: +91 8904216495
Email: pd@hcgcare.org
Website: www.hcgcare.org

FAQs:

Doctors holding an MBBS, MD, or DNB degree from any recognized stream who are interested in expanding their expertise in palliative and pain medicine are eligible to apply.

You will gain comprehensive hands-on exposure to advanced pain management, end-of-life care protocols, inpatient and home-based hospice care, interdisciplinary team communication, and ethical decision-making in oncology.

The program is a full-time fellowship with a duration of 12 months.

Graduates can pursue clinical careers as Palliative Care Specialists in tertiary cancer centers, establish hospital-based palliative care units, work in hospice and home care organizations, or contribute to academic and research roles in oncology care.

Fellowship in Palliative Care