Education Programs
Members enjoy exclusive professional development programs specifically designed for medical oncology trainees and consultants
-
Yet to be confirmed education programs are not guaranteed to take place. If you would like to be on the waiting list for a future program or suggest another program not listed here, please register you interest via our form. » WAITING LIST FORM
MOGA 2025 ASM
-
12 - 14 Aug 2025
Pullman Melbourne on the Park, Melbourne Victoria
-
The 2025 MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting will bring Australian Oncologists together to discuss, learn, and plan as we pivot further into the rapidly expanding field of cancer immunotherapy. The meeting Beyond the Checkpoints – Navigating the Immunotherapy Revolution, will be a timely opportunity to explore how immunotherapy has not replaced, but has enriched cancer care alongside more established treatment approaches. The meeting will draw national and international experts together to face the dual challenges of immunotherapy failure and immune-related adverse events. Sessions will provide updates on key clinical advances across major cancer types, and cover the insights needed for attendees to stay ahead of the next wave of immunotherapeutics that lie Beyond the Checkpoints. How clinicians navigate the ever-changing treatment options, moving goalposts of survival, and access to evolving standards of care will form the central focus of this year’s professional sessions.
As the peak national scientific forum for Medical Oncologists, the 2025 meeting will host a comprehensive mix of scientific and professional sessions including dedicated trainee and YOGA content, oral and poster presentations, an extensive Industry Exhibition, and networking and social events headlined by the Annual Meeting Dinner.
We welcome you to join your colleagues for an energising Annual Meeting in Melbourne on 12 - 14 August, 2025.
Dr Miles Andrews and Dr Lavinia Spain
2025 ASM Co-Convenors
-
Call for Abstracts Mon 2 Dec
Early Bird registration opens Mon 3 Feb
Early Bird registration closes Sun 15 Jun
Call for Abstracts closes Sun 15 Jun
Abstract selection advice Thurs 3 Jul
Travel Award Application closes Fri 11 July
-
Only abstracts submitted by oncology trainees, clinicians, professionals and researchers can be submitted. Refer to Program Guidelines for more info. Abstracts will be considered for oral and poster presentations, and will be selected through a competitive review process.
Abstracts Frequently asked questions and Key Dates
Call for Abstracts closing date: Sunday, 15 June 2025
Submit an Abstract
COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING WORKSHOP
-
This workshop provides tools and language to build trusting relationships for better patient experience and health outcomes. Approved by the RACP and using real-life situations participants delve into the complexities of assessing patients' cancer journeys, from cancer severity to survival chances and other critical factors.
If you would like to attend, please use the button above to join the waiting list. As places are limited, preference will be given to final year Advanced Trainees.
-
Friday 28th March 2025
Friday 15th August 2025
Friday 17th October 2025
All workshops will run from 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm.
Sciences of oncology workshop
-
Saturday 10 May 2025 | In-person Format
Venue: RACP, 1 O’Connell Street, Sydney 2000
-
The one-day program is designed as real-time education for Australian medical oncology trainees focussing on the emerging developments in the sciences that underpin oncology and how they are transforming clinical practice currently. The educational sessions include presentations from invited Australian oncology experts.
-
Medical Oncology Advanced Trainees.
Breast Cancer preceptorship
-
Friday, 31 October - Saturday, 1 November 2025 | In-person Format
Venue: RACP, 1 O’Connell St, Sydney 2000
-
The MOGA breast cancer preceptorship aims to immerse advanced trainees and fellows in the evolving landscape of breast cancer treatment by providing an in-depth exploration of the pivotal clinical trials conducted over the past decade.
More info coming soon.
-
Early career Young Oncologists and Advanced Trainees.
National Oncology Mentorship Program (NOMP)
-
Endorsed and supported by MOGA, 2023 saw the launch of the inaugural National Oncology Mentorship Program (NOMP).
The aims of this program are to allow:
A confidential and safe forum for oncology trainees and young oncologists to debrief with a more senior colleague on the challenges of oncology training/career navigation and to address uncertainty/stress/burnout during these challenging times
An avenue to support career and personal development and provide independent feedback
Provide trainees with opportunities to discuss career goals with like-minded consultants that could provide research or clinical networking opportunities
-
Medical oncology trainees/young oncologists who join the program will be matched with volunteer consultant mentors within their state, but outside their hospital network. Following a virtual orientation session, mentees and mentors will meet a minimum of four times in the year.
-
Please click the button below to read more and submit an EOI.
To be confirmed in 2025
-
This interactive workshop is designed to help medical oncologists enhance and refine their skills in medical writing. It will be held over two consecutive days during a weekend, providing a convenient and focused learning experience. Please register you interest via our form.
September/2025
-
This course aims to enhance oncology team members' effectiveness for better patient care. Sessions focus on team-based learning among oncologists to improve patient care, treatment, and quality of life outcomes using real-life scenarios
RECENT programs
-
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 6.30pm AEDT
We welcome you to join us for the inaugural session of the Medical Ethics webinar series, on the topic of 'Conflicts of Interest in Medical Oncology.' Prof Wendy Lipworth and Dr Lisa Parker will share their expertise on the definition and clinical implications of COIs, and how medical oncologists can identify and manage our COIs. Our panel, also including Prof John Zalcberg AO and Cancer Voices consumer representative Ms Karen van Gorp, will invite a lively Q&A to cap off the hour. The webinar will be chaired by Prof Michael Millward.
-
Specially crafted educational programs that address the clinical, research and professional development challenges of young Australian medical oncologists
Saturday 30 November 2024 | 11am - 1pm AEDT | Online
-
Australia & Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development (ACORD) Workshop
ACORD brings participants with new Research ideas together with local and international experts who provide the knowledge, skills, experience and global perspectives needed to develop high quality clinical cancer research. The Workshop uses problem-based, participant-centred, adult-learning principles including short, interactive lectures combined with small group, problem-oriented, protocol development sessions focusing on both clinical research methods, and on oncology sub-specialties. Participants also benefit from individual feedback from multiple experts as they develop their research protocols, and from the opportunity to establish ongoing, long term, research collaborations.
-
In 2024 oncologists from around Australia gathered in Sydney for our prestigious 45th Annual Scientific Meeting. This year’s theme, Caring for Tomorrow: Bridges in Cancer Care Technology and Innovation delved into the latest breakthroughs in cancer treatment and research, whilst offering attendees a platform for networking and collaboration. International and local speakers drew from their innovative work in areas including AI, solid and liquid precision medicine, radiomics and novel drug development to inspire and educate attendees.