Common Sense Oncology Fellowship in Cancer Policy
The Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology at Queen’s Cancer Research Institute (QCRI)
invites applications for the Patricia A. Wood MD PhD/ Baruch Spinoza Common Sense
Oncology Fellowship. This Fellowship will provide hands-on methodologic training in health
services research and cancer policy.
The Fellow will be based at the Queen’s Cancer Research
Institute (Kingston, Canada) but will work with leaders of the Common Sense Oncology
movement from around the world. Fellowship training will be consistent with the core principles
of the Common Sense Oncology movement (www.commonsenseoncology.org).
Applications are invited from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who have
recently completed (or will soon complete) their clinical training in medical oncology.
Cancer Care and Epidemiology (CCE) at QCRI is a group of 16 physician-scientists and career
scientists with expertise in cancer epidemiology, outcomes research, cancer policy, biostatistics,
health economics, and clinical decision-making, as well as medical oncology, surgical oncology,
radiation oncology, palliative care, and oncology nursing. CCE has three research themes: health
services research, cancer policy, and global oncology.
This is a one-year Fellowship with an expected start date of July 2024.
While the emphasis of the program is on acquisition of research and policy skills, Fellows may
have the opportunity for a limited amount of clinical work to enable them to maintain their
clinical expertise during the Fellowship.
Requirements
The ideal candidate for this Fellowship will have recently completed (<5 years) or will soon
complete clinical training in medical oncology and have demonstrated interest in principles of
common sense oncology, including – but not limited to – clinical trial design, patient-centred
outcomes, value of care, health equity, global oncology, and/or shared decision-making. The
goal of the Fellowship is to foster critical thinkers in oncology who can lead future CSO
initiatives. Individuals from within – and outside – Canada are invited to apply.
The CSO Fellow will have the opportunity to lead peer-reviewed publications and/or policy papers.
Queen’s University is located in Kingston, Canada – a historic medium-sized city on the shores
of Lake Ontario. Queen’s Cancer Research Institute is internationally regraded for its
contributions to cancer care and research and is home to the Canadian Cancer Trials Group.
This Fellowship is supported with funding from Dr. William Hrushesky.
How to apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their background and interest in the principles
of Common Sense Oncology along with CV to Dr. Christopher Booth, Director of Cancer Care
and Epidemiology, (booth@queensu.ca).
Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2023