EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN - National Oncology Mentorship Program 2025
Over the past 2 years MOGA has supported the National Oncology Mentorship Program (NOMP) which is now entering its third year of fruition.
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
The first iteration of NOMP in 2023 included 112 participants (56 mentees and 56 mentors) across the country. As part of the program, it was first determined the rates of burnout, anxiety, depression and self-reported professional fulfilment. At baseline, these results were heavily concerning with over 80% of participants reporting burnout in the last 12 months (https://doi.org/10.1200/OP.23.00469). As part of the program, mentees and mentors were given a virtual orientation and opportunity to meet 3-4 times per year to improve these results. Analysis from the final survey has demonstrated a reduction in burnout scores with a 25% reduction amongst our cohort over the program. Further, professional fulfilment also increased for both mentees and mentors during the program. Multiple mentorship programs across ASCO and ESMO have continued to demonstrate utility not only for mentees, but for mentors, and thus in this program is now a yearly initiative through MOGA for its constituents.
We are now seeking expressions of interest from MOGA members who would like to participate in NOMP25. For this year’s program, we are seeking expressions of interest for both mentors and mentees. Mentors must be at least 3 years post-FRACP, and mentees must be oncology Advanced Trainees or Fellows who are within 3 years of FRACP. MOGA membership is required for participation.
As part of the program, each mentee will be matched with a mentor based on initial preference questionnaires.
Please fill out the form at https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=CE94H3HKR8A73TRC to submit your EOI.
The closing date for EOI is 15 September 2025.
If you require further information regarding the planned program, time commitments or any other questions, please contact the NOMP25 organising committee - Dr Udit Nindra (udit.nindra@health.nsw.gov.au) and Dr Jia (Jenny) Liu (jia.liu@svha.org.au).