Course Leadership

Chair - Karim, Fizazi, FR

Host Chair - Roberto Tozzi, IT

Online Programme Chair - Barbara Jereczek, PL/IT

College Representative - Narmin Talibova, AZ/DE

Course Overview

This Multidisciplinary Masterclass in Oncology is an intensive, practice-oriented course designed for specialists involved in oncology with 2–3 years of experience, such as:

• medical oncologists,
• surgeons,
• pathologists,
• radiation oncologists.

The programme has been structured around learning outcomes drawn from published international curricula across all oncology-related specialties. Sessions are aligned with globally recognised educational frameworks, ensuring relevance and consistency for all oncology professionals. It is designed to strengthen their skills in the multidisciplinary management of cancer, while promoting international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Course Format

The Masterclass is divided into two complementary parts:

Part 1 – Online Lectures

Available from 21 September 2026

Participants will access pre-recorded lectures. This allows flexible, self-paced preparation ahead of the in-person sessions.

Part 2 – In-Person Event

6-10 November 2026

A 3.5-day residential-style course that fosters active discussion and network-building, offering direct access to experienced faculty in a collaborative and informal environment.

The Masterclass features:

• Plenary lectures: State-of-the-art treatments presented by renowned international faculty, with reference to the latest clinical guidelines
• Multidisciplinary interactive discussions: Engaging sessions where participants and experts from different oncology specialties collaborate and exchange perspectives
• Interactive workshops: Focused on real-world practice and decision-making
• Tumour board simulation: Each participant presents and discusses a clinical case with a panel of top experts. In addition, parallel breakout sessions allow smaller groups to present and discuss individual cases

Language

The course will be conducted entirely in English.

Fluency in English is a requirement for admission. Translation is not provided.

Registration Fee

The course will take place at the San Servolo, Venice, Italy.

 A registration fee of 250 EUR will be requested.

 The fee covers: 

• Access to all educational sessions and course materials
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Meals as outlined in the official programme
• Travel costs are not covered and must be arranged independently.

 ESO College members receive a 50% discount on the registration fee.

The fee is a non-refundable contribution towards organisational costs and will not be reimbursed in the case of withdrawal or non-attendance, regardless of the reason.

 ACOE accreditation

A certificate of attendance will be issued upon completion of:

• 75% of the online programme
• 100% attendance at the in-person Masterclass
• Completion of the evaluation questionnaire and learning assessment test for both parts

 ESO College Credits

Participation in this masterclass grants eligibility to join the ESO College and allows existing members to earn 30 ESO College credits toward their progression.

Visit ESO College dedicated section for more information on membership and benefits.

Contacts – Organising Secretariat

Elena Fiore - efiore@eso.net

Sonia Bulgarelli - sbulgarelli@eso.net

Dolores Knupfer – dknupfer@eso.net

Applications will open in April 2026

Who Should Apply

Participation in the Masterclass is by competitive application only.

A maximum of 60 participants will be selected.

Applicants should meet the following ideal criteria: 

• Aged up to 40 years
• 2–3 years’ experience in oncology, working with cancer patients
• Active involvement in clinical trials or scientific research
• Fluent in English
• Reside within ESO’s geographical reach: Europe, Mediterranean countries, or Latin America

Priority will also be given to candidates who have previously attended ESO’s Basic Principles of Oncology course and members of ESO’s College.

How to Apply

If interested please apply online.

The application process involves completing an online questionnaire, where you will provide details about:

Your work experience and training

Your research experience and publications

Your motivation and personal commitment to participating in this activity

During the application, you will also need to upload the following documents in PDF format:

Recommendation letter: A letter from your head of department or mentor, written on official hospital letterhead and signed.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Clinical case: Please use the provided template available below.

Download the Clinical Case Template HERE

Applications without the required documents will not be considered. Please ensure all files are ready before starting the application form.

Selection Process

Applications are evaluated through a two-step process:

Automated Scoring: Some responses are assessed using a predefined scoring system to ensure fairness and consistency. Points are assigned based on your answers.

Committee Evaluation: Other sections, including your qualitative responses, are reviewed and scored by our selection committee.

This type of evaluation ensures a transparent and unbiased selection of top candidates for participation in this activity.

Before you start completing the online application form, please be sure you have all the requested files (CV, Recommendation letter, and Clinical Case template) ready to be uploaded to the system. Online applications will not be considered unless all the files are uploaded.

Selected participants will be notified in July 2026.

Please ensure all documents are ready before starting the online application. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

You will be asked to accept ESO’s Data Protection Statement during the application process.