1. 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
REGISTRATION

2. 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