OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS
CLOSING: Friday 31 March 2023
Background
Introduced in 2011, the ORF Trainer Award is presented annually to a UK-based clinical oncologist who has made an outstanding contribution to clinical oncology teaching and training at a local, regional or national level.
Nature
Many consultant oncologists dedicate their time and effort to deliver high-quality teaching and training of oncology to trainees. The purpose of this award is to identify and acknowledge those individuals whose hard work is often unrecognised. The award will be acknowledged in the ORF section of the RCR Newsletter and on the RCR website. All nominated trainers will receive a letter of commendation from the ORF, and the winner will be presented with an engraved trophy.
Eligibility
UK-based consultant clinical oncologists.
To nominate
The nomination window for the 2023 ORF Trainer Award is now open. Submit your completed nomination form to the Training Quality Administrator by 17:00 pm, Friday 31 March 2023. Nominations will be considered by the ORF and a winner selected. In the event of a tie, the Co-chairs of the ORF will have the casting vote.
Previous winners
The most recent recipient, Dr Niladri Ghosal has be interviewed about his role as a trainer. Excerpts from this interview are available to read in the 2023 RCR Spring Newsletter.
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
2022 | Dr Niladri Ghosal |
2021 | Dr Alison Cameron, South West Severn |
2020 | Dr Alison Stille, Edinburgh Cancer Centre |
2019 | Dr Katy Clarke, West Yorkshire Training Programme |