First FRCR (Clinical Oncology) Part 1 (CO1) General Examiner
RCR exams are an internationally recognised benchmark of excellence as well as a vital element of UK training. The First FRCR (CO1) exam assesses knowledge of the basic sciences that underpin, and are essential to, clinical oncology practice including physics as applied to radiotherapy, radiobiology, cancer biology including molecular biology, the pharmacology of systemic anti-cancer treatments and medical statistics.
Examiners join the board which is responsible for ensuring that the exam meets the needs of the approved clinical oncology training curriculum and meet standards set by the GMC. For each subject area, a team of clinical oncologist examiners work alongside non-medical specialists in the field, assuring the quality and clinical relevance of exam questions and curriculum. The FRCR Part 1 examiners meetings provide great interactive opportunities for specialist examiners and clinical oncologists to develop challenging aspects of the evolving oncology practice and curriculum, and continuing professional development in understanding specialist and clinical principles underpinning clinical oncology practice.
How to apply
Please complete the online application. Applications must be supported by a current Head of Department by way of completing a supporter form. Applications are anonymised and ranked by a panel against pre-defined criteria; the College strives for examiners to be as representative as possible of body system specialist interests, clinical practice backgrounds and the distribution of UK training programmes.
If a conversation about the scope of the examiner role would be valuable please contact CO1 Chair Dr Mark Teo [email protected], or contact Exams Engagement Officer, Danielle Simms, at [email protected]