BENEFITS OF MOGA MEMBERSHIP

Join our network of over 600 medical oncologists who receive: 

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Specialist quality education via discounted registration to the MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting and complimentary or discounted registration to other programs and workshops throughout the year, including the Australia and Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development (ACORD) Workshop.

Public policy, lobbying and advocacy

MOGA influences Australian health policy in relation to oncology matters, maximising treatment options for cancer clinicians and patients and ensuring that medical oncologists are fully informed. Members can also help shape public policy or address workforce issues by nominating to join one of our committees. 

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.  

Awards

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

Professional opportunities, networking and wellbeing

Members can gain experience and connect with leading medical oncologists by joining our committees, nominating to provide advice to government and attending our networking and wellbeing programs. Newer Fellows can also join the Young Oncologists Group of Australia (YOGA). 

Complimentary access to The Lancet Oncology

Every month members receive a link to the full 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

Complimentary fellowship, awards, locum and position advertisements are placed in the MOGA E-News, website and social media. Member supervisors can reach their target audience and save more than their annual membership fee with just one posting per year.

Discounted ESMO Membership

MOGA’s reciprocal agreement with ESMO allows members to receive the benefits of ESMO membership at a 25% reduction – that's a saving of EUR 45 each year. Members also enjoy a simplified application process when applying for ESMO membership.

MENTORSHIP

The annual National Oncology Mentorship Program (NOMP) is supported by MOGA and exclusive to 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.

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

The 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. 

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR TRAINEE MEMBERS

  • Free membership and access to MOGA’s professional support, advice and benefits 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.