Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Fellowship

Objectives of training: 

• To learn the key principles in evaluating and managing patients on phase I trials. 
• To learn and understand the principles of drug development and precision oncology. 
• To learn and understand the proper conduction and interpretation of clinical research. 
• To participate in the education of other physicians, staff, and support personnel by preparing and presenting didactic lectures on topics in Hematology/Medical Oncology. 
• To understand the psycho-social issues involved in the care of cancer patients and to display compassion for patients and family members. 

Eligibility:

• MBBS 
• Proficient in English 
• Inclination towards translational research is preferred
• Completed basic training in Internal Medicine and/or achieved a MRCP or local country equivalent. Candidates who are enrolled in a medical oncology training program would be preferred 
• Registered doctor in home country with good standing
• Must not be out of clinical practice for more than 3 years 

Training: 

Clinical Work 

• Counsel and attend to the patients enrolled in the phase I trials (all tumor types) 
• Participate in all activities related to the dedicated phase I unit, e.g. patient review meetings, teleconferences and molecular tumor boards 
• Option to participate in tumor-specific clinics and ward rounds for enhanced understanding of existing standards of care

Research & Teaching

• Fellow will be trained in all aspects of early phase clinical trial management, including GCP, protocol development, administrative aspects and regular interactions with regional and international investigators and pharmaceutical companies. 
• Participation in Tumor Boards (Type and frequency)

*Trainees will be required to attend the molecular tumor boards and other relevant ones during their rotation plan. 

To apply or for more information, please contact pgeu@nccs.com.sg;