Radiation Oncology

Duration

  • 5 years full-time

Entry

  • PGY2+
  • At least two full years in an approved hospital as an Intern or Resident
  • Must secure an accredited training position within an accredited training department

Training

  • Five-year program in two phases:
    • Phase 1 (duration is from commencement of accredited training through to successful completion of the Phase 1 Examination, approximately 18-36 months)
    • Phase 2 (duration is from entry into Phase 2 through to completion of required 60 months FTE accredited training)
  • Trainees rotate to accredited network training sites

Other

  • Phase 1 – 2 x “Practical Oncology Experiences” (Treatment Machine and Radiation Treatment Planning)
  • Phase 2 – SMART Program (Statistical Methods, Evidence Appraisal and Research for Trainees) – includes an original research project and mandatory attendance at a SMART workshop

Where can I train?

WP Holman Clinic, Hobart
(Hobart
TAS)
Regional Hub:
WP Holman Clinic, Launceston
(Launceston
TAS)
Regional Hub:
Alfred Health Radiation Oncology Latrobe Regional Hospital (Traralgon)
(Traralgon
VIC)
Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre
(Ballarat
VIC)
Regional Hub:
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Bendigo Health
(Bendigo
VIC)
Information from regionalmedicaltraining.com.au is intended as a summary to assist with career planning and has been developed by The South Eastern Regional Training Hubs Collaboration. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, details should be verified through the relevant Specialist College and health services. LAST UPDATED November 15, 2023