Genolier Cancer Center (Switzerland)
Genolier, Switzerland
Person responsible for CTC programme: Dr. Alexandru Eniu
Hospital overview
The Clinique de Genolier, part of the Swiss Medical Network, is a leading center for cancer management, offering a multidisciplinary approach that integrates cutting-edge diagnostics, personalized treatments, and holistic patient support. Its Cancer Centre brings together specialists in medical oncology, radiology, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine to ensure comprehensive care.
A standout feature is the Breast Unit, dedicated to breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. This unit provides highly personalized care, including rapid diagnostics, reduced surgical interventions for benign lesions, and access to the latest therapeutic strategies. The Breast Unit has been awarded the Swiss Quality Label by the Swiss Cancer League and the Swiss Society of Senology, recognizing its exceptional standards in breast cancer care.
With a commitment to patient-centered treatment, the Clinique de Genolier ensures that every individual receives state-of-the-art medical expertise combined with compassionate support throughout their journey, confirmed by the recent exclusive affiliation to the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
CTC programmes offered
1. Breast Cancer - Breast Unit Clinical Training |
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| Discipline: |
Medical oncology |
| Programme mentor: |
Dr Alexandru Eniu |
| Duration: | 3 - 6 months |
| Type: | Visiting Observership |
| Language requirements: |
Before accepting, please note that candidates will be interviewed in French. Therefore, a minimum intermediate level of French is required. |
| Programme description: |
The portfolio of our Certified Breast Unit comprises breast diagnostics, breast conserving surgery, reconstructive surgery, intra-operative radiotherapy, neo-adjuvant and adjuvant systemic treatment as well as all aspects of treatment for advanced breast cancer. During your 3–6 month observership, the program will encompass all aspects of caring for breast cancer patients. The main component will be clinical, through participation in consultations and multidisciplinary team meetings. Additionally, opportunities to visit and observe our state-of-the-art departments (including radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, imaging, and palliative care) will be available. You will improve your understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, during weekly multidisciplinary meetings with our radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, breast surgeons, pathologists and breast cancer nurses. The team is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for its patients in the panel of available options of diagnosis and treatment. Special emphasis is placed on trying to ensure the very best standard of care, while in parallel respecting patients’ preferences and pertaining to high quality of patient’s life. |
2. Gastro-intestinal cancer and GIST |
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| Discipline: |
Gastrointestinal cancer and GIST- Medical Oncology |
| Programme mentor: |
Dr. Michael Montemurro |
| Duration: | 3 months |
| Type: | Visiting Observership |
| Language requirements: | |
| Programme description: |
The gastrointestinal cancer observership program offers a unique opportunity for medical professionals to immerse themselves in the dynamic field of GI oncology. We offer training in a multidisciplinary environment, rotation through clinical departments, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, and palliative care. You will gain experience in the multidisciplinary evaluation and management of GI cancer patients and provide specific training regarding GIST management. In addition, attendees will be able to see the organisation and functioning of our multidisciplinary tumorboards and to experience the clinical and administrative patient management. |
3. Radio-Oncology Centre |
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| Discipline: |
Radiation therapy |
| Programme mentor: |
Prof. Oscar Matzinger |
| Duration: | 3 months |
| Type: | Visiting Observership |
| Language requirements: |
Before accepting, please note that candidates will be interviewed in French. Therefore, a minimum intermediate level of French is required. |
| Programme description: |
The Genolier Radio-Oncology Centre provides curative and palliative radiation therapy to patients based on a multidisciplinary approach, following international guidelines and research protocols, for most types of tumors, including gynaecological (breast, uterus, cervix), urological (prostate, bladder, kidney, testicle), digestive (oesophagus, stomach, rectum, anal canal), ENT, lung, neurological, and skin tumors. It includes intraoperative radiotherapy treatments, particularly for localised breast cancers. During your 3 month observership, the program will enable you to know the indications, preparation, treatment process, side effects and complications, and expose you to the following activities:
You will integrate a specialised medical-technical team that is attentive to the needs of each patient and places absolute priority on their safety and well-being, offering them targeted radio-oncology treatments of the highest quality, with a state-of-the-art technical platform. |