CAMBRIDGE ESSENTIALS OF ONCOLOGY COURSE Saturday 4 February 2017 Aims of the Course This course is intended to give an introduction to specialty training in oncology covering core principles of oncological management. Target Audience Trainees considering specialty training in clinical or medical oncology Newly appointed specialty oncology trainees who are about to start or who are at the start of oncology training Core trainees with a rotation in oncology Course Content An overview of the core principles of cancer management including decision making, radiotherapy, systemic therapy, and the management of oncological emergencies and treatment complications. An outline of career development and progression during specialty training for clinical and medical oncologists, including opportunities for research Advice on preparing for oncology interviews VENUE The Deakin Centre, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge CB2 0QQ Course organisers: Department of Oncology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ Course fee: £40.00 For registration and further information please visit www.cam-pgmc.ac.uk REGISTRATION

CAMBRIDGE ESSENTIALS OF ONCOLOGY COURSE Saturday 4 February 2017 09.00 – 09.15 Registration 09.15 – 10.00 Principles of Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - Dr D Gregory, Consultant Clinical Oncologist 10.00 – 11:00 Principles of Radiotherapy Planning - Dr S Prewett, SpR Oncology 11.00 – 11.15 Coffee 11.15 – 12.15 Systemic Treatment and Managing Treatment Toxicity - TBC 12.15 – 12.45 Radiotherapy Toxicity – Dr H Buckley, SpR Oncology 12.45 – 13.30 Lunch 13.30 – 14.45 On Call Survival Skills - Dr Lakshmi Harihar, SpR Oncology 14.45 Break Out Sessions:  Writing a winning application: Dr Ajithkumar, Consultant Clinical Oncologist • Surviving an Oncology Interview: Interview technique and preparing a portfolio – Dr D Gregory, Consultant Clinical Oncologist • Making the most of a career in oncology: opportunities during speciality training– Dr Saif Ahmed, SpR Oncology • Research opportunities Academic oncology Fellowships 15.45 – 16.00 Wrap up & close. Optional tour of radiotherapy department PROGRAMME