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General Information
The Medical Oncology Program provides two years of training based at the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC), which is one of largest in North America. The Juravinski Cancer Centre is also the coordination centre for a number of community outreach cancer clinics, which are integrated into the training program.
Prerequisites
Core training in Internal Medicine (3 years).
Program Description
| Rotations in the Medical Oncology Program | |
| Medical Oncology 6 x 2 months | 12 months |
| Radiation Oncology | 3 months |
| Haematologic Oncology | 3 months |
| Palliative Care | 1 month |
| Selective clinics | 2 months |
| Elective | 3 months |
Objectives of the Medical Oncology Program
- To become knowledgeable in the diagnosis, assessment, and management of cancer in all of its stages, with particular emphasis on the systemic management of malignant disease and its complications.
- To develop an understanding of the basic science of oncology and an appreciation of the interface between basic science and clinical oncology.
- To develop skills in communication with the cancer patient and the family and to be able to provide continuing care for the patient with progressive illness and psychosocial problems.
- To obtain experience in the interdisciplinary management of cancer patients, and the interaction with other health professionals.
- To become familiar with cancer prevention programs, cancer screening, and the epidemiology of malignant disease.
- To become familiar with the design, execution, and analysis of cancer clinical trials.
Facilities/Resources
The Juravinski Cancer Centre is located in Hamilton, Ontario, and serves the population of LHIN4 - Hamilton Niagara, Haldimand, Brant, with an estimated population in 2010 of 1,431,685. It is estimated that 7,960 new incident cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2010, and that 3,320 cancer related deaths will occur.
The JCC accommodates over 80,000 clinic visits each year and 5,860 new cancer case referrals. A teaching staff of thirty-six provides education input into Medical and Radiation Oncology, as well as programs for Nursing, Radiation Technology and Medical Physics.
In addition to the activity taking place at the JCC outpatient facility, an additional 35,000 visits and 1,800 new cancer case referrals take place each year at the affiliated community outreach cancer clinics.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send an application package to Dr. Bindi Dhesy-Thind at the address below. An application package consists of a completed application form, curriculum vitae, medical school transcript, short personal letter, and three reference letters. One of the reference letters must be from your Internal Medicine Program Director. Each reference letter needs a corresponding "Assessment of Applicant for Admission to the Program" form. Forms are available at the following website: http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/medicine/residency
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, September 15, 2008.
INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday, October 22, 2008.
Program Director: Dr. Bindi Dhesy
Juravinski Cancer Centre
699 Concession Street
Hamilton, Ontario L8V 5C2
Telephone: (905) 387-9495
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Karen Dougherty
Administrative Secretary
Juravinski Cancer Centre
699 Concession Street
Hamilton, Ontario L8V 5C2
Telephone: (905) 387-9711, Ext. 64628
Email: karen.dougherty@jcc.hhsc.ca