A heads up for Victorian junior doctors: Applications for RO training in 2009 close soon on the 17th of July!
Radiation Oncology Training in Victoria
Vacancies commencing in 2009
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for registrar training in radiation oncology in Victoria, commencing in early 2009.
Radiation oncology is a clinically and technically challenging oncology sub-specialty, for which training is undertaken under the auspices of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR). The duration of training is five (5) years. 2009 will see the introduction of a new RANZCR training Curriculum for Radiation Oncology. Further detail on the new RANZCR Curriculum and assessments is available at www.ranzcr.edu.au
Radiation oncology registrar training in Victoria can be undertaken at the William Buckland Radiotherapy Centre (Prahran and Traralgon), Austin Health (Heidelberg and Ballarat), Andrew Love Cancer Centre (Geelong) and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (East Melbourne, Bendigo, Box Hill and Moorabbin). All these radiation oncology departments participate in a single, combined selection process for new trainees.
Registrars entering training in 2009 may be expected to move between training centres from time to time, to gain the best possible radiation oncology training experience and ensure exposure to all the necessary learning opportunities to allow you to satisfy the requirements of the RANZCR Curriculum. Subject to receiving a satisfactory annual review of progress, trainees will be offered a suitably accredited position for the next year of training, taking into account the specific appointment policies of individual health service providers.
From February 2009 onwards, there are various vacancies to commence training at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre, the William Buckland Radiotherapy Centre or Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
General enquiries regarding the training program in Victoria should be directed to Dr Matthew Seel (2008 Convenor, Victorian Joint Training Committee) on (03) 96561004 or
matthew.seel@petermac.org. Enquiries regarding the specific details of employment and training experience at an individual training centre should be directed to the Director of Training of that department.
Further information about the application process should be directed to Ms Mary Toye, Division of Radiation Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Locked Bag 1, A’Beckett Street, Melbourne 8006. Phone: (03) 9656 1004.
Applications close at 4.00pm on Thursday 17 July 2008
Interviews are scheduled for Friday 29 August 2008. Candidates short-listed for an interview will be notified of the interview details.
Thanks for your help Jonathan as I was lucky enough to get the very last spot in the training program and have accepted a job in Bendigo for next year.
I would like to wisely make use of my CME grant and note your post on textbooks. Are there any textbooks you would personally recommend for someone starting out?