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

SCE Medical Oncology Revision Course

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Anyone taking the SCE in September is welcome to attend the UKSMO's first revision course.  Online across 2 days (30-31 July).  Further details here, registration opening w/c 8th June.
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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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ACP AGM 26 January 2026

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All ACP members are welcome to join the AGM.  The meeting will be held by Zoom on Monday 26 January at 4pm and you will need to register to attend.  A link to register is here.  As part of the process to change the name from the ACP to the UK Society for Medical Oncology (UKSMO), feedback will be invited on an updated constitution, prior to formal ratification.  The new constit...
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