BENEFITS OF MOGA MEMBERSHIP

Members of MOGA are a part of an established and respected professional community of medical oncologists practicing and training in Australia, offering best practice cancer care and management, in both the private and public sectors.

MOGA is the leading voice for the Australian medical oncology profession, offering strong professional political representation on all issues of relevance to oncology professionals nationally and globally.

Members have access to a range of valuable services and benefits to support and nurture them at all stages in their career journey, including Trainee, Young Oncologist and Consultant education and continuing professional development programs, mentorship, awards, and regular communications on major issues and events in medical oncology. In addition to maintaining a portal detailing current job and professional opportunities MOGA also provides many other networking services to support members.

Join our network of over 600 medical oncologists who receive: 

  • EDUCATION PROGRAMS

    Specialist quality education via MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting and access to other programs and workshops throughout the year, including the Australia and Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development (ACORD) Workshop » ALL PROGRAMS

  • Professional opportunities

    Exercise your leadership skills by joining our committees, conveining education programs, nominating to provide advice to government and attending MOGA mentoriship program. Newer Fellows can also join the Young Oncologists Group of Australia (YOGA) » ALL Committees

  • Mentorship

    The National Oncology Mentorship Program (NOMP) is exclusive to MOGA members. The program provides a forum for oncology trainees and young oncologists to debrief with more senior colleagues on the challenges they face, whilst also increasing professional fulfilment for mentors

  • Awards

    MOGA Members can apply for Travel Awards to fund their attendance at MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting and ESMO Asia. Members can also be nominated for our annual Cancer Achievement and Professor Martin Tattersall Heroes Awards

  • ESMO Membership

    MOGA’s reciprocal agreement with ESMO allows members to receive the benefits of ESMO membership at a 25% reduction. Members also enjoy a simplified application process when applying for ESMO membership

  • Public policy and advocacy

    MOGA represents Medical Oncology specialists at the national level. MOGA contribute to the training of Medical Oncologists in Australia and advocate for improved access, affordability, and equity of cancer services

  • NEWS

    Members receive our monthly E-News which includes news, education and the latest jobs, and occasional alerts on priority issues of key professional interest (such as drug shortages). Members also connect with each other on our social networks

  • Access to The Lancet Oncology

    Members receive free access to the monthly digital version of The Lancet Oncology, which publishes original research, authoritative review, opinion pieces, and news to provide coverage aiming to advance clinical practice, advocate change in health policy and tackle issues related to global oncology 

  • Job postings

    Members have access to unlimited complimentary position advertisements via MOGA E-News, website and social media. Supervisors can reach their target audience and save more than their annual membership fee with just one posting per year

  • Clinical BEST practice

    MOGA collaborates with all Australian oncology stakeholders in the preparation and dissemination of practice guidelines and clinical tools to guide and support medical oncologists in the provision of quality cancer care and management both locally and globally

  • Resources

    MOGA website and communications provide useful professional materials including the Resources section with position statements, clinical practice guidelines, publications and e-learning materials

  • Research

    MOGA takes a leading and supporting role in research and discovery regarding cancer, oncology drugs as well as patient care. Many opportunities are available to support your research activities throughout your training including the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology 

OTHER BENEFITS FOR TRAINEE MEMBERS

  • Free membership and access to MOGA’s professional support and education programs for the duration of your training

  • Communications Skills Training - a half day training session that fulfils the RACP mandatory training requirement

  • Sciences of Oncology Workshop – 1 day training in the latest advances in sciences of oncology

  • Trainees Annual Scientific Meeting Program, including networking sessions

  • The Advanced Trainee Welcome Pack, which includes valuable resources and advice to assist you on your journey to RACP Fellowship