The Oncology Registrars Forum Trainer Award
Nominations for the 2026 ORF Trainer Award are now open
Nominations close at 17:00 on Friday 27 November 2026.
About the award
The ORF Trainer Award recognises a UK-based consultant clinical oncologist who has made an outstanding contribution to clinical oncology education and training at a local, regional or national level.
The award gives clinical oncology residents an opportunity to recognise trainers whose commitment to teaching, training and supporting residents has made a meaningful difference to their development.
Who can be nominated?
UK-based consultant clinical oncologists.
Who can nominate?
Clinical oncology resident doctors.
Nominations should explain how the trainer has made a significant contribution to clinical oncology teaching and training. This may include:
Breadth of teaching
Individualised training
Resident wellbeing
Innovation
Time and commitment
Contribution through the RCR
Award cycle
Nominations are submitted during the award year, with the selection and formal recognition process continuing into the following year.
For example, nominations for the 2026 ORF Trainer Award are submitted during 2026, with the recipient selected and formally recognised in 2027.
Award year | Recipient |
|---|---|
2025 | Dr Mandip Khaira |
2024 | Dr Akmal Roji |
2023 | Dr Robin Prestwich |
2022 | Dr Niladri Ghosal |
2021 | Dr Alison Cameron, South West Severn |
2020 | Dr Alison Stille, Edinburgh Cancer Centre |
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