The ACP is recognised by the Royal College of Physicians and the Department of Health as the specialty association for medical oncologists. The executive committee is made up of democratically elected clinicians representing the views and concerns of the membership. Membership of the ACP gives medical oncologists an independent voice in the affairs of the Royal College of Physicians, the Joint Collegiate Council for Oncology (JCCO) and the Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC), who supervise training and accreditation.
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If you are working as a medical oncologist, or a trainee, in the UK then we would encourage you to join. Details here.
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In late 2023 the ACP and the Faculty of Clinical Oncology at the RCR established a Joint Working Group (JWG) to develop plans for closer working between the two specialties in several key areas including policy, strategy, training and workforce development. At the outset it was agreed to review the work of the JWG after its first year of operation. A report, summarising ...Posted on
A UK Acute Oncology Society (UKAOS) consultant subgroup has developed a generic AO job plan template to support job planning and to help trusts developing new AO posts.
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New consultants as well as trainees in their final year of training are all very welcome. Professional and personal development, to include financial planning, leadership, wellbeing, and clinical updates, it's a great opportunity to learn, share experiences and to network with colleagues from across the UK. Programme here. Free for ACP members, booking link here. Note:&...