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Clinical oncology curriculum

The curriculum provides a training framework, describing the standard required to achieve a certificate of completion of training (CCT) and the expected levels of progress throughout training.
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Aim

To meet patient and service need by ensuring that trainees develop the specialty-specific capabilities necessary to become a consultant clinical oncologist providing a high-quality service in the NHS, alongside the shared capabilities required of all oncologists and the generic professional capabilities expected of all doctors.

Assessment

The programme of assessment for clinical oncology is described in the curriculum. It comprises an integrated package of formative workplace-based assessments (WPBAs) and summative examination of knowledge and skills, which will sample across the curriculum.

Assessment (oncology)

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Learn more about how the College sets the standards and curriculum that lead to the award of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and entry onto the GMC's Specialist Register.

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