Representing and supporting medical oncologists in the UK

The Association of Cancer Physicians

The ACP is recognised as the specialty association for medical oncologists by the Royal College of Physicians and the Department of Health . Our executive committee is made up of democratically elected clinicians representing the views and concerns of the membership.

ACP membership 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.

Through this, we:

  • Promote the views and interests of medical oncologists to the DoH and RCP
  • Influence policy on consultant expansion
  • Assist in the development of training curricula and the specialty examination
  • Participate in NICE appraisals and guideline development
  • Encourage the development of best practice to benefit patients

If you are working as a medical oncologist, or a trainee in the UK then we would encourage you to join

Latest News

Medical Oncology Trainees/Residents Survey

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In 2025 the ACP trainees/residents committee carried out a comprehensive online survey of UK medical oncology trainees.  The survey builds on the previous report from 2019, since when there have been many changes, including the introduction of the Oncology Combined Stem, new curriculum requirements relating to acute oncology, expansion of specialty training posts...
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National Cancer Plan: ACP/UKSMO response

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Medical oncologists welcome today's launch of the National Cancer Plan for England, and its commitment to the central importance of professionally led, clinical leadership in shaping cancer policy and delivering meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.  The ACP/UKSMO stands ready to work in collaboration with NHS England, government and colleagues to help deliver on the ambi...
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