Medical Oncology

A medical oncologist is a consultant physician specialising in the investigation, study, diagnosis, management, and treatment of benign and malignant growths, tumours, cancers, and diseases, including preventative and palliative medicine, using medications such as chemotherapy, hormones, molecular targeted agents, and analgesics.
Minimum Time to Completion: 7 years from graduation

Details

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective trainees must have:- completed RACP Basic Training, including Written and Clinical Examinations
– a current medical registration
– been appointed to an appropriate Advanced Training position

Application Process

Applicants must first apply for and be accepted for a Advanced Training Position.

Trainees undergo 36 months of certified core training time comprising:
– Core training (24 months minimum)
– Non-core training (12 months maximum)

They will also complete:
– 1 x Advanced Training Research Project (trainees who commenced in 2017 onwards only)
– Communication Skills Workshop (Adult Medicine trainees only)
– Developmental and Psychosocial Training (Paediatrics & Child Health trainees only)

Teaching and learning
– 2 x Learning Needs Analysis per training year (1 per 6-month rotation)
– 1 x Professional Qualities Reflection per training year
– Complete the Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety module before the end of Advanced Training (from 2023 onwards)
– 1 x half-day Communication Skills Workshop (minimum) over the course of Advanced Training (from 2023 onwards)
– 1 x Trainee’s Report each rotation (recommended; from 2023 onwards)

Assessments
– 1 x Supervisor’s Report per rotation (2 x 12-month rotations — full-time and part-time trainees)
– 2 x Case-based Discussions per training year (1 per 6-month rotation)
– 4 x Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercises per training year (2 per 6-month rotation)

Annual Fee:

AUD $3,690.00 (reduced fee of 50% for trainees in research)

Exam Fee:

Written examinations: AUD $2,031.00
Basic Training Clinical Examination: AUD $3,039.00
Faculty Clinical Examinations: AUD $3,039.00

Admission to Fellowship Fee

AUD $1,344.00

Key Information

PGY Intake Year (earliest)

PGY5

Training Duration (minimum)

3 years FTE

General Progression

Note that this represents one of the quickest routes to specialty training, and may not reflect additional HMO or unaccredited years of training.
Year 1
Internship
Year 2
BPT1
Year 3
BPT2
Year 4
BPT3
Year 5
Commence Medical Oncology Advanced Training
Part Time Option: Yes
Last Updated: January 30, 2023
The information found in this portal has been painstakingly collated by JMOs for JMOs, and is intended as a career progression guide for every aspiring JMO. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information presented on this website, but recent changes made by Specialist Medical Colleges may not be reflected in real time; please consult with the respective Specialist Medical College websites for the latest information. PMCV and JMO Victoria accepts no responsibility for inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. Please feel free to contact our team with suggestions or comments via the feedback form.

Medical Oncology

A medical oncologist is a consultant physician specialising in the investigation, study, diagnosis, management, and treatment of benign and malignant growths, tumours, cancers, and diseases, including preventative and palliative medicine, using medications such as chemotherapy, hormones, molecular targeted agents, and analgesics.
Minimum Time to Completion: 7 years from graduation

Details

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective trainees must have:- completed RACP Basic Training, including Written and Clinical Examinations
– a current medical registration
– been appointed to an appropriate Advanced Training position

Application Process

Applicants must first apply for and be accepted for a Advanced Training Position.

Program Structure

Trainees undergo 36 months of certified core training time comprising:
– Core training (24 months minimum)
– Non-core training (12 months maximum)

They will also complete:
– 1 x Advanced Training Research Project (trainees who commenced in 2017 onwards only)
– Communication Skills Workshop (Adult Medicine trainees only)
– Developmental and Psychosocial Training (Paediatrics & Child Health trainees only)

Teaching and learning
– 2 x Learning Needs Analysis per training year (1 per 6-month rotation)
– 1 x Professional Qualities Reflection per training year
– Complete the Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety module before the end of Advanced Training (from 2023 onwards)
– 1 x half-day Communication Skills Workshop (minimum) over the course of Advanced Training (from 2023 onwards)
– 1 x Trainee’s Report each rotation (recommended; from 2023 onwards)

Assessments
– 1 x Supervisor’s Report per rotation (2 x 12-month rotations — full-time and part-time trainees)
– 2 x Case-based Discussions per training year (1 per 6-month rotation)
– 4 x Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercises per training year (2 per 6-month rotation)

Fees

Annual Fee:

AUD $3,690.00 (reduced fee of 50% for trainees in research)

Exam Fee:

Written examinations: AUD $2,031.00
Basic Training Clinical Examination: AUD $3,039.00
Faculty Clinical Examinations: AUD $3,039.00

Admission to Fellowship Fee

AUD $1,344.00

Useful Resources / Courses / Conferences

Key Information

PGY Intake Year (earliest)

PGY5

Training Duration (minimum)

3 years FTE

General Progression

Year 1
Internship
Year 2
BPT1
Year 3
BPT2
Year 4
BPT3
Year 5
Commence Medical Oncology Advanced Training
Part Time Option: Yes
The information found in this portal has been painstakingly collated by JMOs for JMOs, and is intended as a career progression guide for every aspiring JMO. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information presented on this website, but recent changes made by Specialist Medical Colleges may not be reflected in real time; please consult with the respective Specialist Medical College websites for the latest information. PMCV and JMO Victoria accepts no responsibility for inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. Please feel free to contact our team with suggestions or comments via the feedback form.