Improving cancer outcomes and leadership course: a European initiative
HYBRID EVENT
Improving cancer outcomes and leadership course: a European initiative
HYBRID EVENT
Chairs: A. Eniu, CH/RO - R. Popescu, CH - P. Selby, UK
INTRODUCTION
The Improving Cancer Outcomes and Leadership course aims to address the challenging issue of inequalities in cancer outcomes across Europe and is designed to equip mid-career cancer healthcare professionals (of all disciplines), industry experts, patient advocates, and regulatory personnel with essential skills for strategic planning, applied health research, implementation strategies, and change management to enhance care quality and patient outcomes in their regions.The Training Programme will be developed in close collaboration with patients and patient advocates to ensure that we retain a patient-centred approach.
The Training Programme will address overarching issues including early diagnosis, specialised multidisciplinary care, patient-centred approaches, integrated care and the systematic use of existing knowledge. It will engender within participants a clear recognition of the importance of Research and Innovation and clinical trials to 21st century patient care
It is intended that the participants of this course will represent many European countries and that they will remain in contact and develop a network for shared approaches and best practice.
Participants will be asked to share examples showing initiatives and challenges to improve clinical practice in their countries during the course.
Learning Objectives:
- Build the skills and train individuals to work to improve cancer patient outcomes
- Share examples of best practice across Europe
- Create a network of trained individuals who will continue to work together to improve cancer patient outcomes
- Allow trainees to work together with senior colleagues and European advisors to develop country-specific proposals for improving outcomes
Main Topics:
- The European Code of Cancer Practice
- Strategic healthcare improvement skills
- Awareness and implementation of good practice
- Innovation based on sound evidence and the appropriate interpretation of RCT data
- Change management skills
- Block 1 - Pre-event online learning sessions
- Block 2 - A 3 day in-person event
ACCREDITATION
ESO COLLEGE MEMBERSHIP
ORGANISING SECRETARIAT
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Improving cancer outcomes and leadership course: a European initiative - Block 2
Ajay Aggarwal
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London, UK
Alberto Costa
European School of Oncology, Director's Office, Milano, IT
Alexandru Eniu
Riviera-Chablais Hospital, Medical Oncology Dpt., Rennaz, CH/RO
Andrea Pace
IRCCS Regina Elena Cancer Institute, Neurooncology Unit, Rome, IT
Antonio Tito Fojo
Columbia University, Dept. of Medicine / Division of Medical Oncology, New York, NY, US
Assia Konsoulova
National Cancer Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sofia, BG
Caroline Lark
Talent for Growth Ltd, ., Tavistock, Devon, UK
David Nelson
University of Lincoln, Health Dpt., Lincoln, UK
Denis Lacombe
EORTC Data Center, NDDP, Brussels, BE
Eduardo Pisani
All.Can International, CEO, Brussels, BE
Ian Tannock
Toronto, CA
Irena Hrstic
Minister of Health, Government of the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb, HR
Kathy Oliver
International Brain Tumour Alliance - IBTA, Patient Advocacy Dept., Tadworth, Surrey, UK
Lynda Holt
Health Service 360, CEO, Stratford upon Avon, UK
Maheva Vallet
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Cancer Informatics, Edinburgh, UK
Mark Lawler
Queens University Hospital, Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology, Belfast, UK
Matt Hickey
The Health Value Alliance, Management Dept., Epsom, UK
Miroslav Samarzija
Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb, Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Zagreb, HR
Nils Wilking
Karolinska Institutet, Oncology-Pathology Dept, Stockholm, SE
Peter Selby
Lincoln, UK
Razvan Popescu
Tumor Center Aarau / Hirslanden Klinik Aarau, Medical Oncology / Hematology / Palliative Care Dpt., Aarau, CH
Richard Sullivan
King's Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Institute of Cancer Policy, London, UK
Stefan Schreck
Advisor for Stakeholder Relations, Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE), Luxembourg, LU
Stein Kaasa
Oslo University Hospital, Department of Oncology, Oslo, NO
Steven Pavletic
Bethesda, Maryland, US
Stjepko Pleština
University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Oncology Department, Zagreb, HR
Tanja Spanic
Europa Donna Slovenia, Patient Advocacy Dpt., Ljubljana, SI
Timothy Eisen
University of Cambridge, Dept. of Oncology, Cambridge, UK
Tit Albreht
National Institute of Public Health, ., Ljubljana, SI
ATTENDANCE TO THE COURSE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY
APPLICATIONS DEADLINE - 7 February 2025
Participant’s profile
- Mid-career oncology professionals who have finished training and have a stable position. Involved in or starting to be involved in improving outcomes. Preparing to take on initiatives/leadership responsibilities/managerial roles;
- Mid-career managers of hospitals or clinics;
- Mid-career Health Care Professionals with managerial roles;
- Mid-high-level representatives of patient organisations;
- Industry representatives;
- Regulatory bodies.
Priority and free registration is given to Graduates enrolled in ESO’s College.
Fluency in English is required
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online providing the following:
- CV & list of publications if oncology professional or affiliation if patient advocate/industry/regulatory body;
- Motivation letter;
- Completed template for Examples of initiatives and challenges.
- Examples of initiatives and challenges template
Please complete the attached template giving an example of practice that has changed outcomes, or a practice that was implemented to change outcomes but didn’t work. Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their example in the format of a slide presentation (max. 10) to the participants and faculty members during the breakout sessions (as mentioned in the programme). Please don’t submit presentations at this stage in the application process.
FEE
If selected, a registration fee of 150 EUR will be requested in order to confirm your participation in this event.
The registration fee covers:
- Access to the course and its educational resources
- Accommodation for 3 nights at the event venue
- Meals according to the programme
The fee does not cover travel costs, these should be organized and paid by the participant.
Participants who are ESO College members at the time of application will receive a 50% discount.
ESO College Graduates are exempt from paying the registration fee as part of their ESO College Benefits.
The registration fee for this event is a small contribution towards the cost for organising it, therefore it will not be refunded if a participant withdraws or is unable to attend, for whatever reason.
