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Medical Oncology Trainees/Residents Survey
In 2025 the ACP trainees/residents committee carried out a comprehensive online survey of UK medical oncology trainees. The survey builds on the previous report from 2019, since when there have been many changes, including the introduction of the Oncology Combined Stem, new curriculum requirements relating to…
SCE Medical Oncology Revision Course
Anyone taking the SCE in September is welcome to attend the UKSMO's first revision course. Online across 2 days (30-31 July). Further details and link to register here.
National Cancer Plan: ACP/UKSMO response
Medical oncologists welcome today's launch of the National Cancer Plan for England, and its commitment to the central importance of professionally led, clinical leadership in shaping cancer policy and delivering meaningful improvements in patient outcomes. The ACP/UKSMO stands ready to work in…
ACP AGM 26 January 2026
All ACP members are welcome to join the AGM. The meeting will be held by Zoom on Monday 26 January at 4pm and you will need to register to attend. A link to register is here. As part of the…
Applications invited for next ACP Chair
Professor Andrew Wardley’s term as ACP Chair ends early next year. The ACP is therefore looking for a new Chair to lead the specialty of medical oncology as the ACP transitions to the UK Society for Medical Oncology. Further details here…
Accelerating Ambition for the National Cancer Plan
Several members of the ACP Executive joined Clive Jones MP at a parliamentary reception to engage in discussions on accelerating progress in the National Cancer Plan, and strengthening the future of cancer care in the UK. The full…
Webinar on A Career in Medical Oncology, 10 November
Would you like to find out more about a career in Medical Oncology? The ACP held a webinar to allow participants to learn more about a rewarding career in this exciting and expanding specialty. This event was a great opportunity to…
Job planning guidance for specialty trainees
Newly published guidance and general recommendations to support medical oncology resident doctors across the UK and their supervisors. The document provides guidance on designing clinical timetables, taking into account seniority and LTFT status, and includes example timetables. The document is here…
Out of Programme (OOP) Opportunities
Members of the ACP trainees committee hosted a recent webinar offering lots of useful tips on how to secure an OOP and what different opportunities look like. The recording is available in the ACP members page of ACP/EBN library (ACP…
Acute Oncology Job Planning Guidance published
The UKAOS, in conjunction with the ACP and RCR, have developed a new AO consultant and SAS doctor job planning framework to support oncologists specialising in AOS, equipping them with the expertise and leadership required to advance both service delivery and research across cancer centres…