Clinical experience forms the foundation of the Fellowship, but excellent supportive oncology also requires curiosity, critical thinking and lifelong learning. The teaching programme aims to complement day-to-day clinical experience by providing structured educational opportunities, encouraging discussion across specialties, and supporting fellows in developing the knowledge and skills needed to become future leaders in supportive oncology.
As the Fellowship continues to develop nationally, this section will become the central hub for educational resources and teaching events available to fellows.
Rather than simply delivering information, the Fellowship encourages active learning through discussion, reflection and collaboration.
Teaching is designed to:
Develop clinical reasoning rather than factual recall
Encourage multidisciplinary perspectives
Promote evidence-based practice
Explore uncertainty and complex decision-making
Foster curiosity and continuous professional development
Each training centre offers a unique educational experience, reflecting the expertise and interests of its faculty. Fellows are encouraged to engage with a wide range of formal and informal learning opportunities throughout the Fellowship.
These may include:
multidisciplinary teaching
supportive oncology seminars
journal clubs
case-based discussions
acute oncology teaching
research and governance meetings
regional and national conferences.
Journal clubs are an important component of the Fellowship, providing an opportunity to critically appraise emerging evidence, discuss landmark publications, explore uncertainty, and consider how new research should influence clinical practice. Developing the ability to interpret evidence thoughtfully is as important as knowing the evidence itself.
Fellows are encouraged to contribute to education throughout the Fellowship, whether through bedside teaching, small-group teaching, presentations, multidisciplinary education or delivering formal educational sessions. Learning to teach, communicate effectively and provide constructive feedback helps fellows become ambassadors for supportive oncology within their future organisations.
Supportive Oncology is an evolving specialty.
The evidence base, treatments and models of care continue to develop rapidly. Fellows are therefore encouraged not only to learn existing knowledge, but also to question current practice, critically evaluate emerging evidence, and contribute to shaping the future of supportive oncology.
As the Fellowship develops, this section will become a growing educational resource, providing access to recorded teaching sessions, webinars, landmark papers, journal club summaries, recommended reading, podcasts and other learning materials to support fellows throughout their training.