The department was started in the year 1981. The department of Ophthalmology at Ramaiah medical college hospital aims to go beyond regular eye care.

with cobalt teletherapy and manual after loading brachytherapy machines. Over the course of 25 years the department has updated itself with the latest technology in radiation treatment. Today we are considered as one of the premier destination for cancer care with ethical and evidence based approach.

Post graduate training program was started in 2002. The department has one of the best structured post graduate training programs. The faculty is keen on providing comprehensive education both in academics and clinical practice. Post graduates undergo extensive training in radiation physics and cancer care. The faculty is actively involved in research and publication work. Post graduate students are encouraged to undertake research work during their training period of three years.

We are proud to be the “Centre of Excellence” for Brachytherapy. Over the years the department has organized numerous national and state level conferences. The department also hosts budding national and international clinicians for observation as a part of exchange program. We have hosted many international delegates from countries like Israel, Egypt, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan for clinical training in brachytherapy. In January 2023 we successfully conducted world’s first hands on cadaveric brachytherapy workshop for prostate cancer.

Radiation oncology department caters to different sections of the society equally and to tailor the plan of care for each patient multidisciplinary tumor board meetings are held on a regular basis involving medical, surgical oncologist, radiologist etc. The department also conducts follow up clinics, rehabilitation activities, screening clinics and cancer support groups for cancer patients.

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Our collective vision has let to these achievements...and many more to come!

  • 1st Cadaveric Workshop in Brachytherapy in the World
  • Cadaveric training for teams of international and multiple national delegates
  • Centre of Excellence for Research and Training in Brachytherapy
  • 1st ESTRO- AROI GYN teaching program
  • Comprehensive Oncology Care with a efficient Multidisciplina ry Tumour Board
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The department of radiation oncology RUAS is equipped with Electa Linac, Truebeam Linac, brachytherapy and IORT offering high end oncology care to its patients. The department is actively engaged in the education and professional training of undergraduates and postgraduates.

Dr. Arul Ponni TRHead - Department of Radiation Oncology
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M S Ramaiah Nagar, MSRIT, Bangalore 560054