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MMed in Radiation Oncology Overview

The MMed (Rad Onc) is a 4-year programme that trains medical doctors in the non-surgical treatment of cancers through radiation and chemotherapy. The objectives are to train oncologists to provide specialized cancer care safely and ethically. The programme consists of coursework in anatomy, radiobiology, physics and radiotherapy in Part I, followed by clinical training and a research assignment in Part II. Candidates must pass written, clinical and oral examinations from the College of Radiation Oncologists to obtain the degree.

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MMed in Radiation Oncology Overview

The MMed (Rad Onc) is a 4-year programme that trains medical doctors in the non-surgical treatment of cancers through radiation and chemotherapy. The objectives are to train oncologists to provide specialized cancer care safely and ethically. The programme consists of coursework in anatomy, radiobiology, physics and radiotherapy in Part I, followed by clinical training and a research assignment in Part II. Candidates must pass written, clinical and oral examinations from the College of Radiation Oncologists to obtain the degree.

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MMed Radiation Oncology

MMed (Rad Onc)

Specific admission requirements


This programme does not have specific admission requirements. The general admission
requirements for MMed programmes as mentioned in section 5.3.1 above are applicable.

Duration of programme
The programme extends over four years.

Programme description
The objectives of the qualification are to:
 train you as qualified medical doctor in the non-surgical management of cancers (mainly
radiation and chemotherapy) to a standard of safety that complies with the requirements
of the Health Professions Council of South Africa, the College of Radiation Oncologists of the
Colleges of Medicine of South Africa and the international community of health care
professionals;
 train you as oncologist so that you will provide comprehensive (specialised) health care in a
conscientious manner to the patient as an individual and as a member of the community,
in accordance with the strategic framework of Stellenbosch University and the Faculty of
Medicine and Health Sciences;
 stimulate independent thinking and promote responsibility for further professional self-
development;
 ensure that you become skilled in the critical interpretation of literature and its application
in the daily practice of oncology; and
 ensure that you acquire the skills for decision making on treatment in the fields of radiation,
chemotherapy and surgical interventions.

Programme content
Part I
Anatomy 872(80)
Radiobiology 872(80)
Radiological Physics 874(80)

Part II
Radiotherapy and Radio-isotopes 874(120)

Research assignment
Research Assignment 817(120)

Assessment and examination


 To obtain the MMed (Rad Onc) degree, you must successfully complete the Part I and Part II
examinations of the College of Radiation Oncologists of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
as well as a research assignment (a full-length assignment or a prepared manuscript for a peer-
reviewed journal).
 The FC Rad Onc(SA) Part I is a written examination. The entry requirements are a minimum of
six months’ training in a recognised registrar training programme.
 Part II consists of:
o a written examination;
o an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE); and
o an oral examination.
 A minimum of 36 months’ training in a recognised registrar training programme is required to
be admitted to the Part II examination.
 Prior to the Part II examination the head of Division of Radiation Oncology must confirm that you:
o spend adequate time in training;
o completed a logbook of training; and
o successfully completed the research assignment.
 You must pass the Part I and Part II examinations within 18 months and 60 months respectively
from commencement of training. Under exceptional circumstances, and as agreed to by the
Postgraduate Committee of the Division, extension of training time may be considered.
 You must submit the assignment at least six months prior to graduation.
 The final results will be determined by an equal contribution of the marks for the Part I and the
Part II examinations as well as the research assignment.

Enquiries
Programme coordinator: Prof H Simonds
Tel: 021 938 4727 E-mail: hsimonds@[Link] or drb@[Link]

Common questions

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Before a candidate can sit for the Part II examination, the head of the Division of Radiation Oncology must confirm that the candidate has spent adequate time in training, completed a logbook of training, and successfully completed the research assignment. This endorsement ensures that candidates are prepared and meet the necessary experiential requirements .

Not completing the Part I and Part II examinations within specified timeframes (18 and 60 months, respectively) implies a lack of progress in the MMed (Rad Onc) programme, potentially hindering graduation and career advancement. Extension of training time under exceptional circumstances might be considered by the Postgraduate Committee, evidencing the programme's commitment to timely competency development and qualification .

The programme ensures continuous professional development and independent thinking by mandating rigorous evaluation components, including a comprehensive research assignment and clinical examinations. It encourages candidates to engage with current medical literature and apply findings to practice, aligning training with the professional expectations of the Health Professions Council of South Africa and international standards .

The four-year MMed (Rad Onc) programme is structured to achieve its educational objectives by integrating extensive clinical training with rigorous examinations and a research component. This aligns with the programme's goals to ensure comprehensive cancer management training, foster independent thinking, and enhance decision-making skills, thereby fulfilling both national and international healthcare standards .

Success in the MMed (Rad Onc) programme is determined by the equal contribution of marks from the Part I and Part II examinations and the research assignment. The research assignment must be submitted six months before graduation. Moreover, the candidate must pass the Part I and Part II examinations within specified periods from the commencement of training (18 months and 60 months, respectively).

Part I of the examinations includes a written examination after a minimum of six months in a recognised registrar training programme. Part II consists of a written examination, an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), and an oral examination, requiring a minimum of 36 months' training in a recognised registrar programme. Additionally, a research assignment must be completed successfully before the Part II examination .

The equal weighting of examinations and research assignments highlights the programme's holistic assessment approach, valuing both theoretical knowledge and practical research skills. It ensures candidates are not only proficient in clinical practice but are also capable contributors to the academic and research community, fostering a well-rounded radiation oncology expertise .

The key objectives of the MMed (Rad Onc) programme include training medical doctors in the non-surgical management of cancers to a standard that meets the requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa and other related bodies, ensuring the provision of comprehensive patient care, stimulating independent thinking, promoting responsibility for professional development, enhancing skills in literature interpretation and application, and decision-making skills in radiation, chemotherapy, and surgical interventions .

The research assignment is a critical component, ensuring that candidates engage in scholarly activities. To complete the MMed (Rad Onc) programme, candidates must submit either a full-length assignment or a prepared manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal. This assignment contributes equally with the Part I and Part II examinations to the final results. It must be successfully completed, along with sufficient time spent in training, to gain the head of Division's endorsement for the Part II examination .

The programme content of the MMed (Rad Onc) includes Part I subjects like Anatomy, Radiobiology, and Radiological Physics, and Part II subjects such as Radiotherapy and Radio-isotopes. These areas are designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of radiation oncology .

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