There is currently 1 vacancy. The ATC oversees Advanced Training in Medical Oncology in Australia.

The key responsibilities of the ATC are to:

• monitor and assess individual trainee progress in Medical Oncology
• confirm completion of training requirements to progress to Fellowship
• monitor training of, and provide support to, supervisors in Medical Oncology
• accredit Advanced Training sites or programs in Medical Oncology
• assess recognition of prior learning
• monitor and review training program requirements, assessment and curricula in Medical Oncology in consultation with the relevant Specialty Society and other stakeholders, and recommend changes to the College Education Committee, via the Adult Medicine Division Education Committee and Paediatrics and Child Health Division Education Committee
• advise on assessment and resource content
• advise on matters relating to Overseas Trained Physicians, as requested
• provide advice on specialty specific CPD and other educational resources for members, as appropriate
• modify training requirements for individual trainees, as appropriate, in accordance with College policies and procedures
• assess and provide advice on specialist recognition in Medical Oncology for Fellows in the Paediatric and Child Health Division or Adult Medicine Division who have not completed the Medical Oncology Advanced Training program.

The role of the Advanced Trainee Representative is to:

• participate in ATC activities, but excluding project marking, site visits, approval and certification of training
• inform the ATC of trainees’ perspective on issues before the ATC
• to provide a trainee’s perspective on issues before the ATC

The ATC meets via videoconference 4 times a year, with 1 face-to-face meeting in Sydney per year. The term of office is for 3 years, with the option to serve up to a maximum of 6 years.

To apply, submit your expression of interest form (DOC) and your CV to Natalia Paklina at MedicalOncology@racp.edu.au. 

For all enquiries about the Expression of Interest, please contact Natalia Paklina at MedicalOncology@racp.edu.au.