The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre is calling for open entry positions on its working party for the Cancer Diagnostics subject within the Master of Cancer Sciences and its nested programming.
Working party membership is an honorary role that will involve providing knowledge and advice to guide the development of the subject.
The Cancer Diagnostics subject development process will take place from May to December 2020 and is scheduled for delivery in Term 1 2021 (February-April). The Master of Cancer Sciences and its nested programming is a collaborative initiative between the VCCC and University of Melbourne.
The time commitment required is likely to vary, dependent on individual capacity and the activities and milestones of the program. However, there will be a few meetings during the development phase (via zoom). Additionally, you may be contacted by email with specific questions/queries.
The Master of Cancer Sciences is a landmark collaborative initiative between the VCCC and the University of Melbourne. It will be the first cancer specific, multidisciplinary and wholly online Spec Cert, Grad Cert and Masters program offered in Australia. It will be a multidisciplinary program for cancer clinicians from the fields of medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgery, haematology, nursing, allied health and other health professions. This will position the VCCC as a centre for educational excellence, contributing to the creation of a world class workforce that improves the experience and outcomes of cancer patients.
There is now a vast array of diagnostic tools and techniques available to clinicians to aid in cancer diagnosis. In this subject, students will learn the indications, mechanisms and utility of each of these diagnostic tools. Students will also learn about the best practice diagnostic pathways that exist to facilitate accurate, efficient and cost-effective cancer diagnostics.
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Download a copy of the expression of interest outline and application.
Applications are open for experienced researchers, clinicians, allied health professionals or educators working within one of the VCCC partner organisations.
If you are highly motivated to join this working group, please express your interest by completing this form, and attach a copy of your CV, no later than COB Wednesday 17 June 2020.
Please direct applications to
Dr Sathana Dushyanthen
VCCC Graduate Programs Lead, Master of Cancer Sciences
E [email protected]
Please direct queries to
Associate Professor Kais Kasem
Dr Kate Stewart