David Kok

Radiation Oncologist at Peter Mac; Course Coordinator, Masters of Cancer Sciences, The University of Melbourne
Dr David Kok is a Radiation Oncologist and Medical Educator dually employed by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The University of Melbourne.
He holds numerous senior roles, including being Peter Mac's Associate Director of Radiation Oncology (Education) and Director of Peter Mac's Monash Moorabbin campus.
Clinically, he treats all tumour subtypes but has a particular interest in skin, urological and neurological malignancies. He has expertise in the use of Stereotactic Radiosurgery, VMAT and Intensity Modulated radiotherapy to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients.
David is also an award winning medical educator. He completed an education degree alongside his medical degree and also completed a medical education fellowship before taking up his current position as the inaugural Course Convenor of the University of Melbourne's Master of Cancer Science Degree - a program delivered jointly by the University of Melbourne and the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Delivered online using a variety of innovative methods including interactive case scenarios, fully animated videos and virtual reality simulations, it has been recognised as a sector-leading degree with numerous international accolades and is one of the University's fastest growing degrees. In addition he has led the design of two short courses and three microcertifications for the University.
David sits on a range of national and international educational committees. This includes being the Chair of the VCCC Alliance's Cancer Education and Training Advisory Committee - the overarching educational committee that sits across the Alliance's 10 hospital's and academic institutions - and Chief of Training and Assessment for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiology's Faculty of Radiation Oncology. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Monash University Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. He has published and lectured widely relating to best practice in tertiary and postgraduate medical education.