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?