Overview
This symposium offers a rare opportunity to experience acute oncology in a multidisciplinary, scenario-based environment. Bringing together clinical expertise, real patient perspectives and interactive learning, the programme bridges the gap between theory and practice — supporting learners to build confidence, clinical judgement and collaborative working skills essential for acute oncology.
Key information
Delivery type
Face-to-face (in-person teaching at a dedicated venue)
Delivery style
- Lectures
- Case studies
- Simulations
- Communication skills workshops
- MDT activities
- Videos
- Panel discussions
Duration
One day
Experience level
Undergraduate / early-career
What to expect
This one-day symposium offers a dynamic and immersive exploration of acute oncology — a rapidly evolving specialty focused on recognising and managing cancer-related emergencies and treatment complications. Designed to strengthen clinical confidence and multidisciplinary working, the programme combines expert keynotes, focused lectures and practical workshops to create an engaging, high-impact learning experience.
Throughout the day, you will take part in:
- Acute oncology emergency simulations, facilitated by experienced acute oncologists
- An interactive metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) MDT, working alongside oncologists, surgeons and radiologists as they navigate real clinical cases
- Radiology and psycho-oncology sessions, helping you integrate clinical reasoning with holistic patient care
- Communication training from the Peter Maguire Foundation
- Patient-expert contributions, offering powerful insights into the lived experience of cancer emergencies
Delegates will also benefit from valuable networking opportunities, allowing early-career clinicians and AHPs to build professional connections and deepen their understanding of acute oncology practice.
Poster submissions are welcome — apply via SurveyMonkey.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this symposium, you should be able to:
- Collaborate effectively in acute oncology emergency simulations under the guidance of senior clinicians
- Gain insight into MSCC decision-making through participation in an immersive MDT
- Learn directly from leading acute oncologists and a patient with lived experience
- Select from a variety of workshops to develop specific skills, including communication, radiology interpretation and acute decision-making
Who is it for?
- Undergraduate medical students
- Junior medical staff
- Allied healthcare professionals, including nurses, radiographers and pharmacists
- Anyone with an interest in acute oncology
How to book/learn more
You can book this course on Eventbrite.
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