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 the Written and Clinical Examinations
a current medical registration
been appointed to an appropriate Advanced Training position

New and current trainees need to apply for Advanced Training each year.

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)

After 36 months of certified training time, you will have completed:

24 months minimum of core training
12 months maximum of non-core training
1 x Advanced Training Research Project (trainees who commenced in 2017 onwards only)
2 x Medical Oncology Research Reports (trainees who commenced before 2017 only, research rotation only)
Australian Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety online course (trainees who commenced in 2023 onwards)
Communication Skills Workshop (all Adult Medicine trainees, Paediatrics & Child Health trainees who commenced in 2023 onwards)
Developmental and Psychosocial Training (Paediatrics & Child Health trainees only)

Fees

Annual Fee:

AUD $3,911.00 (reduced fee of 50% for trainees in research)

Exam Fee:

Written examinations: AUD $2,153.00
Basic Training Clinical Examination: AUD $3,221.00
Faculty Clinical Examinations: AUD $3,221.00

Admission to Fellowship Fee

AUD $1,456.00

Useful Resources / Courses / Conferences

Involvement in Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) events
Research relevant to medical oncology or related fields
PhD
Fellowship in medical oncology

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: December 4, 2024

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