Merck Foundation Oncology Fellowship Program
Merck Foundation Oncology Fellowship, Master Degree and Specialty Training Programs focus on building Professional Cancer Care Capacity with the aim to increase the limited number of Oncologists in Africa and developing countries.
As a part of their Cancer Access Program, Merck Foundation provided 281 scholarships for healthcare providers from 35 countries as per the following;
Merck Foundation is establishing Multidisciplinary Oncology Care teams in many African countries by providing scholarships of One year clinical training in most of oncology sub- specialties such as; Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Pediatrics Oncology, Gynecology Oncology, Breast Oncology, Haemato-Oncology, Orthopedic Oncology, Palliative Care, Pathology Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Research in Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Genital Urinary oncology, Advanced Cytopathology Training, Interventional Radiology, Radiation Technician, Laboratory Technician, Oncology Nursing.
Moreover, Merck Foundation provides one year and two year Post Graduate Diploma and Master Degree of Cancer and Clinical Oncology, Medical Oncology and Pain Management from reputed Universities in UK like University of South Wales, University of Buckingham, Queen Mary University of London, and Cardiff University.
Impact
List of Online Scholarships, Brochures, and Minimum Eligibility Criteria | ||
Degree & Duration | Specialities & Brochure | Minimum Entry Qualification |
PG Diploma (1 Year) | Medical Oncology | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) |
PG Diploma (1 Year) | Pain Management | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) |
| PG Diploma (1 Year) | Haematology | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) |
List of In-Campus Scholarships, Brochures, and Minimum Eligibility Criteria | ||
Duration | Specialities & Brochure | Minimum Entry Qualification |
1 Year | Fellowship in Medical Oncology | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) + Post Graduation in Medicine |
1 Year | Fellowship in Gynecological Oncology | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) + Post Graduation in Oby & Gync |
1 Year | Fellowship in Pediatric Medical Oncology | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) + Post Graduation in Pediatric |
1 Year | Fellowship in Radiation Oncology | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) + Post Graduation in Radiation Oncology Department |
1 Year | Fellowship in Surgical Oncology | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) + Post Graduation in Surgery |
1 Year | Fellowship in Pain & Palliative Medicine | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) |
1 Year | Fellowship in Pathology Oncology | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) + Post Graduation in Pathology |
1 Year | Fellowship in Hematology Oncology | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) + Post Graduation in Medicine |
1 Year | Fellowship in Interventional Radiology | Bachelors degree in medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) + Post Graduation in Radiology |
1 Year | Fellowship in Surgical Oncology - Breast Surgery | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) + Post Graduation in Surgery |
1 Year | Fellowship in Carcinoma Of Breast | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) + Post Graduation in Surgery |
1 Year | Fellowship in Head & Neck Cancer Surgery | Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery(MBBS/MBChB) + Post Graduation in Surgery |
6 Months | Training for Radiation Technician | Certified Radiation Technologist |
3 Months | Training for Oncology Nursing | Certified Medical Nurse |
1-6 Months | Training in Oncology Research | Bachelors degree (Medicine or relevant biological sciences) |
3-6 Months | Training for Laboratory Technician | Medical Lab Technician Certificate |
| 1 Year | Clinical Training Program in Sub-Specialities of Oncology | Bachelors degree in Medicine & Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) |
Eligibility Criteria
The First Lady office or Minister of Health of African Countries and Medical Societies of Asian and Developing countries can submit the recommended list of candidates for Merck Foundation Scholarship Program to: info@merck-foundation.com
