AN ONLINE EDUCATION EVENT
In ANZGOG’s ongoing effort to offer educational opportunities to Fellows, Trainees, Registrars, and early career clinicians and nurses, ANZGOG will be hosting an online Preceptorship focused on survivorship and quality of life, titled ‘Thriving, not just Surviving, after Gynaecological Cancer’.
When?
Friday 28 November 2025 | 1.00pm – 5.30pm (AEDT)
Saturday 29 November 2025 | 10.30am – 12.30pm (AEDT)
The Preceptorship 2025 Learning Objectives are:
- Understanding assessment of symptoms impacting people with gynaecological cancers, including the role of PROs
- Describing best practice for surveillance and survivorship care after gynaecological cancer
- Understanding multi-disciplinary management of complex concerns among people with gynaecological cancers
- To reflect on issues disproportionately impacting rural/remote and Indigenous people with gynae cancers
PRECEPTORSHIP 2025 CO-CHAIRS
Professor Haryana Dhillon (BSc MA PhD) is a Professor in Psycho-Oncology and Chair and Executive Director of the Psycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group. They co-lead the Survivorship Research Group, University of Sydney. Prof Dhillon has received multiple awards for their contribution to cancer research including the 2023 Melanie Price Psycho-Oncology Award from the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) and the 2023 John Zalcberg AO Award for Excellence in AGITG Research. They were a finalist in the Eureka Awards category for excellence in Research Supervision and Mentoring (2024 and 2025).
Prof Dhillon has an outstanding track record of research and collaboration with more than 265 peer-reviewed publications and >$27 million in research funding. They were the Australian co-PI the practice changing Co.21 CHALLENGE Trial which demonstrated a survival advantage to colon cancer survivors who were randomised to a structured exercise program – a highlight of more than 30 years of working in cancer clinical research.
Prof Dhillon’s contributions have extended from informed decision-making, informed consent at diagnosis, intervention development and evaluation, and large scale implementation in supportive care and cancer survivorship. Prof Dhillon is the president-elect of COSA and a member of the Board.
Prof Dhillon has more than 30 years’ experience in cancer clinical research and is passionate about rigor in research, practical solutions to tricky problems, and doing what they can to help humans make it to the 22nd century.
Associate Professor Kate Webber is a medical oncologist at Monash Health, where she serves as gynaecological cancer stream lead and holds an adjunct senior lecturer position at Monash University. She has subspecialty expertise in breast and gynaecological cancers, cancer survivorship and patient reported outcomes research. A/Prof Webber’s PhD and subsequent research has encompassed studies exploring the prevalence, predictors and trajectories of physical and psychological symptoms after cancer treatment, lifestyle and behavioural interventions, and novel models of survivorship care. She is the deputy chair of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Survivorship Group and serves on its Patient Reported Outcomes Working Group. Her research team at Monash Health is currently exploring implementation of real time patient reported outcome measures into routine cancer care. A/Prof Webber is an active member of ANZGOG and has served as an investigator on over 30 gynaecological cancer clinical trials. She is also passionate about supporting translation of clinical trial evidence into practice, and as such served as the co-chair of the eviQ Medical Oncology Reference Committee from 2019-2023 and remains a regular eviQ contributor.
If you have any questions please contact Heshani Nesfield, ANZGOG Membership Officer at heshani.nesfield@anzgog.org.au.
ANZGOG’s Preceptorship 2024 Testimonials:
“The ANZGOG Preceptorship was an incredible opportunity to deepen my understanding of targeted therapies and the molecular pathways involved in ovarian cancer. Receiving direct feedback from an expert in the field allowed me to refine my knowledge in ways I wouldn’t have been able to achieve on my own. A key highlight of the program was the chance to learn from others’ presentations and engage in online discussions. Over the years I have found this program to be consistently well-organized and highly beneficial, offering a structured approach to understanding complex topics in gynaecologic oncology.”
Harrison Odgers, GO Registrar, NSW
“The ANZGOG Preceptorship was a fantastic opportunity to learn and be guided through the evidence (or lack therefore) to some key questions in gynaecological oncology. I really enjoyed meeting with my mentors, discussing the topics, and sharing in their expert knowledge. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in pursuing a career in this field.”
Marta Preston, MO Registrar, TAS
“I found this preceptorship excellent and thank you again for allowing me to participate. Undertaking this preceptorship has been instrumental in expanding my analytical skills and clinical understanding, of not only my topic, but those presented by other participants. Following each presentation, I found the panel clinical discussions invaluable as an exploration of the nuances of applying evidence to patient management. My experienced preceptor provided me with insightful guidance throughout the program, ensuring I was considering all issues regarding my topic. I would highly recommend participating in this preceptorship.”
Catherine Schepisi, GO Fellow, VIC
THE PRECEPTOR PANEL 2025:
- Prof Alison Brand AM – Gynaecological Oncologist, NSW
- A/Prof Alison Davis – Medical Oncologist, ACT
- Dr Allison Black – Medical Oncologist, TAS
- Dr Bryony Simcock – Gynaecological Oncologist, New Zealand
- Dr Carrie-Anne Ng – Research Fellow, CQUEST, NSW
- Dr Cecile Bergzoll – Gynaecological Oncologist, New Zealand
- Dr Felicia Roncolato – Medical Oncologist, NSW
- Dr Krystal Tran – Radiation Oncologist, VIC
- Dr Lawrence Kasherman – Medical Oncologist, NSW
- Dr Michelle Harrison – Medical Oncologist, NSW
- Dr Michelle Wilson – Medical Oncologist, New Zealand
- Prof Monika Janda – Prof Behavioural Science, QLD
- Ms Nicole Kinnane – Specialist Gynae-Oncology Nurse, VIC
- Prof Paul Cohen – Gynaecological Oncologist, WA
- Prof Penelope Webb – Distinguised Scientist, QLD
- Dr Rachel Campbell – Post-Doctoral Research Associate, PoCoG, NSW
- Ms Shannon Philp – Nurse Practitioner Gynaecological Oncology, NSW
- A/Prof Yoland Antill – Medical Oncologist, VIC
