Global Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program

"In country like Nepal, where the burden of gynecological malignancies is high and there is lack of comprehensive cancer centers and formal training opportunities in gynecologic oncology, the need for the IGCS Global Curriculum and Mentorship Program cannot be exaggerated. Being an IGCS member from a resource constrained country, I feel fortunate and gratified to be associated with the program as a local mentor and contributing to the society and country by helping to train our compassionate gynecologists in our own local situation."

– Dr. Jitendra Pariyar, Local Mentor, Civil Service Hospital Nepal

"The program has helped in strengthening our health system as we endeavor to deliver equitable, timely, quality, and comprehensive gynecologic oncology services to our women in the country. Most of our women now have access to effective and quality cancer care particularly those who did not have an opportunity to get appropriate surgery."

– Dr. Paul Kamfwa, Local Supervisor, Women and Newborn Hospital, Zambia

"My knowledge and skills in the management of gyn cancer patients has been enriched through the IGCS Global Curriculum, especially in surgery and chemotherapy. It has enhanced our multidisciplinary approach to managing patients with other disciplines like pediatric oncology, medical oncology, and palliative care. People should now be aware that there are specialized services with the lead in gyn oncology including screening and preventive services. If possible, more external mentors could join the pool of trainers as the institution (UCI) develops its capacity of sub-specialists."

– Dr. Jerome Katumba, Fellow, Uganda Cancer Institute

"There is no better way to pay it forward than to put my time and energy into programs like the IGCS Global Curriculum for gynecologic oncology training. The program provides a structure through which I know my personal investment of time and effort will have the maximal effect in improving training and women’s health globally."

– Dr. Joseph Ng (Singapore) International Mentor for Da Nang Oncology Hospital, Vietnam

"In country like Nepal, where the burden of gynecological malignancies is high and there is lack of comprehensive cancer centers and formal training opportunities in gynecologic oncology, the need for the IGCS Global Curriculum and Mentorship Program cannot be exaggerated. Being an IGCS member from a resource constrained country, I feel fortunate and gratified to be associated with the program as a local mentor and contributing to the society and country by helping to train our compassionate gynecologists in our own local situation."

– Dr. Jitendra Pariyar, Local Mentor, Civil Service Hospital Nepal