COMMITTEES AND WORKING GROUPS

MOGA’s work is undertaken in the main by a range of committees, sub-committees and working groups and all members can participate in their work via calls for Expressions of Interest. The MOGA Executive approves the formation of each group providing it aligns with MOGA’s interests and objectives. Each Committee and Working Group has agreed objectives and terms of reference; and the chairs report to the Executive.

MOGA EXECUTIVE

MOGA is governed by an elected Executive Committee, appointed by the membership in keeping with the Association's Constitution. The Executive oversees the Assocation’s operational, financial, marketing, and human resources management.

TRAINEES

There are State Trainee Committees in NSW (includes Tasmania) and Victoria with informal networks in other states and territories. These groups organise independent programs but also work collaboratively with the National Trainee and State representatives to develop Trainee activities.

YOUNG ONCOLOGISTS

The Young Oncologists Group of Australia (YOGA) aims to provide young medical oncologists (within five year of receipt of Fellowship) with a networking framework, support and assistance to facilitate their transition from advanced trainee to consultant through education and professional development opportunities.

MEDICAL ETHICS

Ethical issues impact on all areas of our professional activities from dealings with industry, day to day patient care through to personal, professional views on complex issues such as voluntary assisted dying. The aim of this Sub-Committee is to improve outcomes for patients and clinicians through the application of ethical principles to oncology issues affecting clinical practice, research and education.

  • Dr Tam Bui (Chair)
    Prof Clare Delaney
    Dr Ehsan Shamsi Gooshki
    Dr Bridget Haire
    Dr Sarah Heynemann
    Prof Linda Mileshkin
    Prof Michael Millward
    Dr Sharon Nahm
    Dr Samuel Stevens

AWARDS

The Awards Sub-Commitee oversees the annual MOGA Awards program. Including the development of new awards, award criteria, judging and recipient selection.

  • A/Prof Connie Diakos
    Dr Jenny Liu

ONCOLOGY DRUGS

The Oncology Drugs Working Group regularly reviews the PBAC Agenda and develops a prioritized submission. In addition to quarterly meetings with the PBAC and other agencies, the group considers oncology drugs and therapeutic issues as they arise and contributes to the development of submissions, position statements and guidance materials.

  • Dr Deme Karikios (Co-Chair)
    A/Prof Christopher Steer (Co-Chair)
    Dr Anupriya Agarwal
    Dr Lucy Corke
    Dr Brandon Lau
    A/Prof James Lynam
    Dr Jennifer Soon
    Dr Samuel Stevens

WORKFORCE

MOGA recognises that providing international best practice cancer care for Australian oncology patients requires planning for a sustainable workforce. Over the last decade MOGA has undertaken several Workforce studies with a new Working Group beginning work in 2021 to develop real-time national workforce standards and appropriate models of care.

  • A/Prof James Lynam
    A/Prof Melissa Eastgate
    Prof Phil Parente
    A/Prof Craig Underhill

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

A Convenor/s and Working Group are established to develop and present each major Education Program that MOGA presents including the ACORD Workshop, Sciences of Oncology, and the Immuno-Oncology Symposium.

ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING

Each year 2 - 3 Convenors are invited to lead and develop the MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting. The Convenors are responsible for developing the program, speaker line-up and social activities for our major national meeting.

CANCER STREAMS EXPERTs

MOGA members are invited to join high level expert groups related to their sub-specialization and areas of expertise across 13 tumour streams. These Groups provide expert advice to MOGA on a range of clinical practice issues and oncology treatment options, including position statements and consultations, policy and government submission.

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There are many ways for members to get involved in supporting our work and help us in shaping the future of the Australian Medical Oncology profession.

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Use your clinical and research expertise to support policy, advocacy and lobbying activities on behalf of our profession

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Exercise your team and leadership skills by chairing or sitting on a Committee for Education Programs, Medical Ethics and others

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