Dear Colleague,
In the wake of WHO’s global call for action to eliminate cervical cancer, cervical cancer screening assumes prime importance. Cytology-based cervical cancer screening has had an illustrious history of success in reducing the morbidity and mortality due to cervical cancer especially in the developed countries. However, the paucity of trained cytopathologists is a deterrent for effective implementation of cervical cancer screening programs in developing nations.
The Division of Cytopathology, ICMR-NICPR is launching the 1st Online Certificate Course on Cervical Cancer Screening for Pathologists through ECHO platform from 23rd Feb 2022 till 29th Apr 2022 (under the aegis of Indian Academy of Cytologists). The course shall be conducted solely on online ECHO platform. The course shall include talks by eminent experts on topics pertaining to various aspects of cervical cancer including epidemiology, screening strategies, recommendations for cervical cancer screening with major focus on cytology-based screening. The didactic deliberations shall be amply supplemented by interactive virtual slide sessions. In addition, live microscopy sessions in virtual mode shall be conducted for enhanced learning. An e-certificate shall be provided to candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria (outlined in the brochure).
We look forward to your active participation in the workshop.
Dr Sanjay Gupta, Course Director, Scientist G, Div of Cytopathology, ICMR-NICPR
Dr. Ruchika Gupta, Convenor, Scientist D, Div of Cytopathology, ICMR-NICPR
Details for Registration
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Eligibility: Pursuing or completed MD/ DNB Pathology/ DCP (Note: No other qualification is eligible for this course).
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Number of seats: 40 (first-come first-serve basis)
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Registration Fee: Rs. 1000/- payable by NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS only. Payment by cash/ cheque/ DD shall not be accepted
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Kindly call the Convenor on +919811756937 in case of doubt regarding the eligibility and to confirm availability of seats before making the transaction
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How to apply: Interested candidates may confirm their seats by paying the registration fee (details available in the Google Form) and applying online by completing the Google Form at the link given here
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Last date to apply: February 10, 2022
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Refund policy: In case of cancellation of registration or registration by a non-eligible candidate, no refund shall be made.
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The link to virtual microscopic slides shall be shared with the registered participants before the course.
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The participants should ensure a stable internet connection at their end for smooth conduct of the course so as to fulfil the eligibility for certificate of course completion.
Eligibility for certificate after completion of course
All the following criteria should be fulfilled to be eligible for certificate of the course completion:
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E-certificates shall be provided to participants who have attended at least 15 (of the 18) sessions.
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A minimum of one short case presentation by each participant is mandatory.
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The participants would be required to complete the pre-training and post-training online questionnaire-based evaluation with at least 70% score in the post-training evaluation.
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