ATSM: Oncology

The oncology ATSM will help prepare you for a career as lead in a local gynaecological cancer centre, providing you with the skills to manage women with suspected or diagnosed gynaecological cancers.

Curriculum

The RCOG introduced an updated curriculum and logbook in August 2014 – please ensure you’re using the correct version:

• If you started the oncology ATSM on 1 August 2014, you must use the oncology (August 2014) curriculum (PDF, 505 kb)
• If you started the oncology ATSM before 1 August 2014, you’ll have to switch to the updated curriculum (PDF, 505 kb)

This ATSM has a work intensity score of 2.0.
 

Clinical guidelines

• The Management of Ovarian Cysts in Postmenopausal Women (Green-top Guideline 34)
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Endometrial Cancer (Scientific Impact Paper 51)
• Reproductive Outcomes after Local Treatment for Preinvasive Cervical Disease (Scientific Impact Paper 21)

Workplace-based assessments (WPBAs)

For guidance on how WPBAs work, please go to the workplace-based assessments page.
 

OSATS

You have to be competent in the following:

• Total laparoscopic hysterectomy

Log of experience

The log of experience is designed to help you monitor your clinical experience and record your training. You don't need to submit this log to the RCOG, but your School may want to see evidence of your experience. You can develop your own spreadsheet if you prefer.

Keep this log of experience in your Training ePortfolio. Record your training in as much detail as possible, for your own benefit as well as for your ATSM Preceptor and deanery.

• ATSM log of experience (Word document 36kb)

Find out more

If you need any help or advice, please email the Trainees' Coordinator at advancedtraining@rcog.org.uk or call +44 20 7772 6348.