COPER intends to offer intensive and exhaustive training in the field of Psychosocial Oncology through class room teachings, seminars, Journal clubs, and role play while the clinical internships provide hands-on practical training in cancer management in cancer hospitals.
The first batch of students have joined the 1-year Diploma in Psycho-oncology. After 3-months of rigorous theory lectures in oncology, psycho-oncology and related aspects, the country's first batch of 4 students have started their 9-month clinical training in cancer hospitals in Bengaluru from Feb 2008.
Program | Eligibility | Duration |
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Observership | Health care Professional Cancer care Providers | 1 Month |
Certification | Nursing /MSW | 3 Months |
Fellowship | Medical graduates / MSc Nursing/ MSW | 6 Months |
Diploma | MSc / MA / M Phil Psychology | 1 Year |
PhD | MSc/ MA / M Phil Psychology | 3-5 Years |
Post Doctoral | PhD Psychology | 18 months |