From The Fellows

I am Major Ram Krishna, Maxillofacial surgeon who had completed FHNO fellowship programme in Oral Oncology from Batch of 2019.

Having spent almost a decade of practice at various levels and different geographies within India I had a mental incompleteness about my skills and that is fulfilled through this well-designed fellowship programme.

I would like to convey my heartfelt thanks to the whole FHNO committee who gave me this opportunity which opened a world of quality care awareness in Oral Carcinoma patients apart from academic and surgical skills.

I would recommend any aspiring surgeons to go through this fellowship which has got strategically designed world class timelines during the two years.

I completed my FHNO Fellowship in Oral Oncology from Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Kolkata under the guidance of Dr Sourav Datta and Dr Harsh Dhar.

FHNO will always be special to me as it recognized and facilitated in achieving my dream of getting trained and giving me the platform to practice Oral

Oncosurgery. Under the able mentorship of exceptional surgeons I learnt, understood and implemented the various concepts of Oncology, be it case evaluation,

decision making, patient counselling, multi-disciplinary approach and every other detail associated with evidence based patient management.

I am delighted to share my experience of the Oral Oncology Fellowship at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center (Narayana Health City), Bangalore, initiated by the Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology and grateful for the exceptional academic, research, and clinical training I received through this collaborative effort.

The Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology's initiative to collaborate with various centers in India and establish structured fellowships has been instrumental in shaping the future of Head and Neck Oncology education and training. The fellowship program at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center is a testament to the vision and commitment of FHNO towards advancing the field and nurturing the next generation of Head and Neck Oncologists.

Under the auspices of FHNO, the fellowship offered a comprehensive curriculum encompassing all aspects of Head and Neck Oncology and adhered to the highest standards of academic excellence, providing me with a solid foundation in the field. The fellowship experience has not only enhanced my clinical acumen but also instilled a passion for evidence-based medicine and the pursuit of research excellence.

I am grateful to FHNO for establishing a strong network of centers across India, bringing together like-minded professionals and providing a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration. This collaborative approach has enriched the fellowship experience, allowing fellows to interact with experts from various centers, broaden their horizons, and develop a comprehensive understanding of oral oncology.