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About

The IGCS Gynecologic Oncology Global Fellowship Program is a comprehensive two-year education and training program designed for regions around the world that do not currently have formal training in gynecologic oncology. When physicians in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) do not have access to specialty training, they are unequipped to treat the high volume of patients presenting with cancer and leaving women without the specialty care they need for the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer and other gynecologic malignancies. Given the rising rates of cancer in LMICs, there is a critical need to train and educate local physicians to address this epidemic.

Graduates

As of 2025, there are over 50 graduates of this program!

Fellows of the IGCS

Completing the global fellowship in gynecologic oncology has been a profound and transformative experience.

It has deepened my expertise and strengthened my commitment to advancing women’s health, particularly in underserved regions. I am deeply grateful to the IGCS for this invaluable opportunity and look forward to contributing meaningfully to improving cancer care for women worldwide.

Dr. Kenneth B. Ruzindana Graduated Fellow, Rwanda

It is my privilege to be an IGCS Fellow.

My training program was very well-structured, and I had the chance to present interesting cases every month and learn from experts in different countries. It also helped me develop various areas, including knowledge, surgical skills, communication skills, risk management, research, and so much more. I will continue to enrich my knowledge in gynecologic malignancies and to improve the quality of care of my patients.

Dr. Peter Xian Li Graduated Fellow, Hong Kong

The IGCS Fellowship has allowed exposure to excellent mentors whose time and patience gave me an opportunity to acquire profound theoretical and surgical skill development.

The IGCS Family developed an environment where I felt confident that I could and will be able to contribute handily to the fight against gynecological cancers.

Dr. Omar Wellington Graduated Fellow, Jamaica

Training Sites

The Gynecologic Oncology Global Fellowship Program currently has 22 sites in areas where the burden of gynecological malignancies is high.

Africa

Asia

Latin America

The Caribbean

Oceania

Impact

The fellowship will create a ripple effect that empowers institutions in LMICs to build sustainable solutions for gynecologic cancer care, generating new knowledge, strengthening the workforce, and empowering independent, locally-driven systems to provide life-saving care.

Dr. Pius Mulamira Graduated Fellow Uganda

Dr. Erick Estrada Graduated Fellow Guatemala

Dr. Nanise Sikiti Graduated Fellow Fiji

Program Leadership

Thomas Randall, MD Chair

Linus Chuang, MD

Linus Chuang, MD Chair-Elect I

Joe Ng, MD Immediate Past Chair

Kathleen Schmeler, MD Past Chair

Michael Quinn, MD Global Curriculum & Mentorship Program Founder

Mary Eiken, MS IGCS CEO

Susan Ralph IGCS Mentorship & Training Manager

Acknowledgements
In this video message, Dr. Thomas Randall, Chair of the IGCS Mentorship and Training Committee, shares how the IGCS is transforming care through hands-on mentorship and locally delivered education.

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