Education Programs
Members enjoy exclusive professional development programs specifically designed for medical oncology trainees and consultants.
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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
IMMUNOTHERAPY EXPANDED ACCESS WEBINARs
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With multi-indication PBS listing widening immunotherapy access for advanced and metastatic cancers, ‘clinical judgement and discretion’ takes on new meaning for oncologists.
These webinars will help you navigate this game-changing development, guiding you through the evidence and offering practical pointers to support personalised treatment decision making.
All webinars will feature expert panel discussion and opportunities to ask questions.
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Thursday 30 April 2026
Thursday 21 May 2026
Wednesday 10 June 2026
All webinars will run from 7:30pm - 9:00pm AEST
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Medical oncologists, early career Young Oncologists and Advanced Trainees.
Registration is open to MOGA members and non-members with an AHPRA number.
Breast Cancer preceptorship
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Date: Friday 27 November and Saturday 28 November 2026
Venue: RACP, 1 O’Connell Street, Sydney
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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.
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Early career Young Oncologists and Advanced Trainees.
National Oncology Mentorship Program (NOMP)
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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
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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.
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Please click the button below to read more and submit an EOI.
WEBINAR
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Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm AEST
Location: Online - Zoom
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We are pleased to invite you to attend the Careers in Regional Oncology Webinar, developed in collaboration with the MOGA YOGA Committee and Prof Matthew Links, Medical Oncologist, Alice Springs Hospital.
This interactive session aims to not only highlight career pathways in regional oncology, but also create a forum for open discussion, learning from advanced trainees and early-career oncologists about their perspectives and needs, while sharing insights from clinicians currently working in regional practice.
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Advanced Trainees, early career Young Oncologists and Medical Oncologists
YOGA EDUCATIONAL EVENINGS
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Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Venue: Capriccio Osteria, 159 Norton Street, Leichhardt
Time: 6:30pm arrival for 7:00pm start - 9:00pm
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This YOGA Educational Evening brings together young medical oncologists for an expert-led evening on ‘Real World Decisions in BRAF-Mutant Cancers.’
Held in an intimate dining setting, the evening fosters open discussion, peer learning and connection.
Sponsored by Pierre Fabre
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Up to 20 early-career medical oncologists are invited to RSVP for this evening.
Attendance is exclusive to MOGA Advanced Trainee and YOGA Members.
New membership applications can be submitted via or website. Join HERE.
acord 2026 workshop
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Sunday 20 September - Friday 25 September 2026
Venue: Novotel Sydney Olympic Park
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The 6-day program is a mix of academic and practical sessions covering clinical trial design, methodology, and implementation including:
• Protocol Development Group Sessions
• One-to-one Faculty Sessions.
• Small Group Discussion Sessions
• Plenary Lectures and Panel
• Session breaks, communal meals, a team building exercise and social activities
• Pre and post access to workshop online lecture library and resources
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Applicants from all oncology disciplines are welcome, including medical, surgical, radiation and psycho-oncology, haematology, palliative care, pathology, nursing and allied health.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING WORKSHOP
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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.
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Thursday 19 March 2026
Thursday 13 August 2026
Thursday 13 October 2026
All workshops will run from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
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Priority will be given to third-year trainees undertaking this training in 2026 to support completion of their training requirements and progression to Fellowship. Registration is exclusive to MOGA Trainee members.
2026 annual scientific meeting (ASM)
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The ASM 2026 program is guided by the theme “Reimagining Cancer Care: Is Less Doing More?” — a timely opportunity to reflect on how evolving cancer-care advances may enable more patient-centred, precision approaches.
Over three days, the ASM will offer:
A full program exploring de-escalation of treatment, personalised care, immunotherapy, clinical ethics, and more.
Oral and poster abstract presentations — an excellent opportunity to showcase your work.
Networking, social events (including the ASM Dinner), and wellbeing sessions.
CPD-accredited education and discounted accommodation rates at the venue for registered attendees.
We look forward to connecting with you and exploring the future of cancer care together.
A/Prof Rahul Ladwa and Dr Mark Nalder
ASM 2026 Convenors
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Share your work at the MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) by submitting an abstract for an oral or poster presentation.
Click here for more information.
Applications close on Sunday 14 June 2026.
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Date: Wednesday 5 August - Friday 7 August 2026
Location: RACV Royal Pines, Gold Coast
For more information and to register your attendance, please click here.
previous programs
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The one-day program offers Australian medical oncology trainees a dynamic, real-time learning experience, highlighting the latest scientific advances shaping oncology and their impact on current clinical practice. Educational sessions will feature presentations by leading Australian oncology experts.
Click here for more details
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“Hope, Truth-Telling and Navigating Dilemmas When These (Seem to) Contradict Each Other in the Everyday Practice of Oncology.”
“To live without hope is to cease to live.”
— Fyodor DostoevskyIn oncology, maintaining hope while conveying difficult truths can present significant ethical and practical challenges. This session will explore key questions such as:
What does it mean to facilitate hope for patients with advanced, incurable cancer?
When, and how, should clinicians clarify or challenge unrealistic hope?
How should oncologists respond to requests to withhold information to preserve hope?
Host: Dr Sarah Heynemann, MOGA Medical Ethics Committee Deputy Chair
Presenters:
Prof Justin Oakley, Professor of Bioethics, Monash University
Dr Linda Sheahan, Palliative Care Physician
A/Prof Zarnie Lwin OAM, Medical Oncologist
A/Prof Abhijit Pal, Medical Oncologist
Click here to learn more
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This YOGA Educational Evening brings together young medical oncologists for an expert-led evening on ‘Real World Decisions in BRAF-Mutant Cancers.’
Held in an intimate dining setting, the evening fosters open discussion, peer learning and connection.
Sponsored by Pierre Fabre description
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We are pleased to invite you to attend the Careers in Regional Oncology Webinar, developed in collaboration with the MOGA YOGA Committee and Prof Matthew Links, Medical Oncologist, Alice Springs Hospital.
This interactive session aims to not only highlight career pathways in regional oncology, but also create a forum for open discussion, learning from advanced trainees and early-career oncologists about their perspectives and needs, while sharing insights from clinicians currently working in regional practice.
recent programs
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The 2025 MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting, held 12–14 August in Melbourne, brought Australian oncologists together to explore the rapidly evolving field of cancer immunotherapy. Under the theme Beyond the Checkpoints – Navigating the Immunotherapy Revolution, the meeting highlighted how immunotherapy complements established cancer treatments, addressing both therapeutic advances and the management of immune-related adverse events.
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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.
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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
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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.