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A Career in Oncology

A Career in Oncology. Dr H.K.Lord Consultant Clinical Oncologist. The basics. An interest in people An interest in general medicine – lots of it Willingness to study MRCP Willingness to do FRCR or post graduate degree. Career structure. FY1 – FY2 ST 1-2 training

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A Career in Oncology

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  1. A Career in Oncology Dr H.K.Lord Consultant Clinical Oncologist

  2. The basics • An interest in people • An interest in general medicine – lots of it • Willingness to study MRCP • Willingness to do FRCR or post graduate degree

  3. Career structure • FY1 – FY2 • ST 1-2 training • Once got MRCP and ST3 or above can apply for specialist training • Medical Oncology 4 years • Clinical Oncology 5 years

  4. The difference? • Medical Oncology – specialise in chemotherapy, so usually ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer, testicular cancer, sarcoma and breast cancer

  5. The difference • Clinical Oncology – specialise in radiotherapy but equally able to give chemotherapy. Can treat all tumour types and hence more flexible.

  6. Exams!!! • Clinical Oncology: Fellowship of the Royal College if Radiologists (FRCR) • Two parts: • Part 1 is written: Statistics, Radiobiology, Physics and Clinical Pharmacology • Part 2 has 4 components – MCQ, short answered questions, clinical and viva.

  7. Exams!! • Medical Oncology: • MRCP – Oncology • 200 structured questions • MD or PhD encouraged ( 2 - 3 years)

  8. Pros and cons • Clinical Oncology – more job opportunities at senior level. Complete ownership of patient – do not have to refer for radiotherapy. • Medical Oncology – More translational research interest and involvement in new drugs and trials. No physics!

  9. Opportunities • Travel: Clinical Oncology – Fellowship year encouraged • Canada • Australia • Paris • Anywhere

  10. Opportunities • Travel: Medical Oncology: MD / PhD Anywhere – UK, Europe, US…….

  11. Why Oncology? • Get to know patients really well • Look after them in a holistic manner • Disease often multifocal so look after all systems • Psychological / spiritual issues • Family issues • Team working – surgeons , nursing specialists, palliative care, GPs……….

  12. Why Oncology • Lots of research going on • Lots of potential for discovery / travel • Generally attracts “nice” people – good communicators • Makes life easier……. • Niche for everyone – professors to lab scientists, from head to toe.

  13. Oncology could be the Job for you!

  14. Any questions?

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