2026 Professional Development Training Workshop for the Oncology Team

A professional community of oncologists, medical physicists, radiographers, nurses and allied specialists — meeting each year to sharpen practice, share knowledge and earn CPD points together.

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  • 11–13 November 2026
  • KNUST, Kumasi — Ghana
  • In-person & virtual
  • CPD points awarded
Dates
11–13 November 2026Three full days
Daily hours
9:00am – 5:00pmEach day
Venue
KNUST, KumasiUniversity Accommodation & Conferences
Accreditation
CPD pointsTo be awarded to attendees

Upcoming event

Professional Development Training Workshop for the Oncology Team

Three days of focused, practical training built around the realities of oncology practice in Africa — delivered by clinicians and physicists working in the field.

Oncology Team Training2026

Theme
From Knowledge to Implementation: The Oncology Profession
Date
11th – 13th November 2026
Time
9:00am – 5:00pmEach day
Location
KNUST University Accommodation and ConferencesKumasi, Ghana
Attendance
In-person & virtualBoth modalities available

Sessions

Medical Physics Sessions

Practical, equipment-focused training for medical physicists and radiotherapy technologists working across the treatment pathway.

  • Treatment planning and plan evaluation
  • Quality assurance and machine commissioning
  • Radiation safety and dosimetry practice

Detailed session programme to be published closer to the event.

Oncology Sessions

Clinical sessions for oncologists, nurses and allied professionals, centred on translating current evidence into everyday practice.

  • Multidisciplinary case review and decision-making
  • Treatment protocols and patient pathways
  • Supportive and survivorship care

Detailed session programme to be published closer to the event.

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About COTCA

A community advancing oncology care across Africa

The Clinical Oncology Training Community, Africa brings together healthcare professionals in oncology and related fields from across the continent and around the world — to learn from one another and raise the standard of cancer care.

  • A professional community

    Oncologists, medical physicists, radiographers, nurses and allied specialists connected across institutions and borders.

  • Hands-on learning

    Training grounded in real clinical practice, with opportunities to work directly with equipment, protocols and cases.

  • Continuous professional development

    CPD points are awarded at our annual workshops, supporting the professional progression of every participant.

  • African leadership, global partnership

    Led from Africa, working alongside international institutions to share knowledge in both directions.

Oncology professionals gathered around a table during a case review session

Annual training, year-round community Knowledge sharing that continues long after the workshop closes.

Our mission

To advance the field of oncology through high-quality continuous education, research, and clinical training, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive cancer care.

Our vision

To become a leading training workshop in continuous oncology education and clinical training, setting the standard for excellence in cancer care in Africa.

Organising committee

The people behind the programme

Clinicians, physicists and educators giving their time to build the training our profession needs.

    Partners

    Partners & supporting institutions

    Our work is made possible by universities, teaching hospitals and global health organisations who share our commitment to oncology training in Africa.

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      Moments from our community

      Training sessions, awareness campaigns and the everyday work of oncology teams across the continent.

      Contact

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      Questions about registration, the programme, sponsorship or group bookings — we are glad to hear from you.

      Venue

      KNUST University Accommodation and Conferences, Kumasi, Ghana

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