Events

TOGA Lung Cancer Preceptorship 2026

A two-day workshop with an intensive and active learning program for medical trainees, fellows and nurses interested in developing their clinical knowledge and expertise in lung cancer management.
20-21 November 2026

The Lung Cancer Preceptorship is an educational workshop designed for early-career clinicians (medical trainees and fellows) with an interest in thoracic cancers. This event offers an intensive and active learning program to help develop your clinical knowledge and expertise in lung cancer management.

During the two-day workshop, our Preceptors will mentor you through key areas, guiding you to:

  • Understand the critical research that shapes the standard of care for thoracic cancer
  • Develop skills in critically appraising evidence, enabling you to evaluate research with a discerning eye
  • Gain valuable insights into diverse career paths within the field
  • Network with peers and mentors, fostering relationships that can support your professional journey

This event is a great opportunity for early-career clinicians (Preceptees) to start developing relationships and receive career advice from an experienced clinician (Preceptors) beyond their own institution.

What is required of Preceptees?

Prior to the event, Preceptees will be assigned a paper of a practice-changing trial to develop into a 10 minute presentation. During this time, Preceptors are available to review presentations and assist Preceptees with their critical appraisal.

At the workshop, Preceptees will present their assigned paper, followed by questions from Preceptors and fellow Preceptees. 

How do I apply?

Expressions of Interest close 4 September 2026.

Note:

  • A limited number of spots are available for this event. Therefore, we prioritise attendance for those who have not yet had an opportunity to attend.
  • A limited number of spots are available for nurses and consumer advocates. As a nurse, you will be given a choice to present a paper or to observe. Consumer advocates attend the event as observers.
  • Travel grants are available for interstate attendees.

Meet your Preceptors

Prof

Ben Solomon

MBBS FRACP PhD

Medical Oncologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre / TOGA Board Member

Dr

Dasantha Jayamanne

MBBS BSc Dip (Pall care) FRANZCR

Radiation Oncologist, Royal North Shore Hospital and Genesis Care

A/Prof

Deme Karikios

BSc MBBS FRACP PhD

Medical Oncologist, Nepean Hospital, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Sydney

A/Prof

Melissa Moore

BA BSc MBBS (Hons) PhD FRACP

Medical Oncologist, St Vincent’s Hospital / TOGA Board Member

Prof

Michael Millward

Emeritus Professor & Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Western Australia Consultant Medical Oncologist, Linear Clinical Research

Prof

Nick Pavlakis

BSc MBBS MMEd (Clin Epi) PhD FRACP

Medical Oncologist, Royal North Shore Hospital / Chair, TOGA Board of Directors

A/Prof

Prunella Blinman

BMed FRACP PhD

Medical Oncologist, Concord Repatriation General Hospital

A/Prof

Surein Arulananda

MBBS BMedSci MBA PhD FRACP

Deputy Director, Medical Oncology, Thoracic Oncology Trials Lead, Monash Health, Adjunct Associate Professor, Monash University, Basic and Translational Science Committee Member, IASLC

A/Prof

Victoria Bray

Senior Staff Specialist Medical Oncology, Liverpool Hospital

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Expressions of Interest Now Open