Undergraduate Oncology Day 2024
Be the difference. Choose oncology.
Event overview
Location: Zoom
The purpose of the undergraduate oncology day is to inform about careers in oncology, the training pathway, and what life is like as a consultant working in a rewarding and stimulating career in oncology.
It is also a great opportunity to network with your peers, potential educators, and colleagues.
There will be talks from trainees and leading consultants in the field of oncology, and curated workshops to simulate life as an oncologist.
Who should attend?
- Undergraduates
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Internal Medical Trainees (IMT)
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Foundation doctors
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Anyone interested in finding out more about oncology
Programme:
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Timings |
Schedule |
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09:00 - 09:15 |
Welcome Dr Alison Stillie |
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09:15 - 09:30 |
Quiz Dr Alison Stillie |
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09:30 - 10:05 |
Medical Oncology vs Clinical Oncology debate Dr Neha Chopra and Dr Aidan Cole |
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10:05 - 10:20 |
Break |
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10:20 - 10:50 |
Journey through radiotherapy - Ms Stacey Ward and Dr Sarah Needleman |
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10:50 - 11:50 |
Session 1 workshops |
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11:50 - 12:50 |
Lunch |
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12:50 - 13:50 |
Session 2 workshops |
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13:50 - 14:00 |
Break |
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14:00 - 14:15 |
Presentation of awards, bursaries and prizes Dr Louise Hanna, Medical Director, Education and Training |
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14:15 - |
2023 Elective Bursary Recipient Dr Eashan Patel |
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14:25 - 14:35 |
Update from British Oncology Network for Undergraduate Societies (BONUS) |
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14:35 - |
Applying for Clinical Oncology Dr David Fackrell and Dr Marge Vreugdenhil |
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14:50 - 15:00 |
Q & A |