Medical oncology
Specialty Curriculum and Associated Assessment System 2010
Doctors wishing to undertake training in the specialty of Medical oncology must first complete 2 years of Specialty Training in a Core Medical Training (CMT) programme or Acute Care Common Stem (ACCS) programme. From ST3 onwards training is specific to Medical oncology but the training to CCT requires the completion of both core and higher approved training.
Core and higher specialty training are presented in separate curriculum documents that can be accessed by clicking the links below. The 2010 approved documentation for Medical oncology incorporates both the specialty curriculum and blueprinted assessment system.
Trainees appointed from 1 August 2011 onwards
Trainees appointed from 1 August 2009 to 31 July 2011
Specialty Curriculum 2007
Specialty training in Medical oncology consists of a number of elements: Core training in ST1 and ST2, followed by specialty training from ST3 onwards, and underpinned throughout by generic training (ST1 onwards). Each of these has a separate curriculum element (see links below). Acute Common Care Stem (Medicine) trainees will also follow the ACCS training manual. (pdf)
Associated Assessment System 2007
The GMC has approved the assessment system for the specialty of Medical oncology. The current blueprint will be revised in due course to reflect the grid system adopted by the other physician specialties.
Click on the links to view the relevant documents.
The JRCPTB is in the process of providing to the GMC the assessment blueprint for ACCS.
No minor changes reported to the curriculum or assessment system for this specialty.