Cancer Genomic Medicine Fellowship Programme

Objectives

• 12-month fellowship program
• Understand the principles of human genetics and human cancer genetics in the clinical care setting
• Diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders and cancer predisposition syndromes
• Recognise cancer genetic traits in families and in cancer genetic differential diagnoses
• Identify and perform molecular techniques for genetic analysis and interpretation
• Be familiar with the utilisation of genomic alterations in selecting targeted therapies for treatment and risk stratification

Eligibility

• Basic medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• Completed subspecialty training in an oncology related field/ internal medicine/ family medicine

Training Plan

• Daily clinics with the Cancer Genetics Service
• Trainees are expected to attend tumor boards as well as weekly case discussions and journal club
• Participate in clinical conferences where available
• All trainees are given opportunities for and mentored research training in clinical cancer genomics – clinical research as well as wet bench research opportunities available