Masterclass in Clinical Oncology - Summer edition

Chairs:  B.A. Jereczek-Fossa, IT – W. Wysocki, PL
Host Chair: B. Jagielska; PL

Aims, objectives and teaching format

The ESO Masterclass is a full immersion, clinical oriented event designed for medical and clinical oncologists with 3-4 years experience in oncology who would like to receive further training on the treatment of tumours from a multidisciplinary point of view. The programme exposes participants to a full spectrum of issues in clinical oncology and to practice-oriented training.
The Masterclass is organized into:

• Plenary lectures on state-of-the-art clinical treatments with reference to clinical guidelines given by renowned international faculty.
• Interactive workshops
• Clinical case presentations/tumour board simulation where each participant presents and discusses their case with an international faculty of top experts in each tumour type.

The Masterclass is divided into two educational parts:

1. Pre-recorded online lectures - from 9 May 2025
2. In-person event - 21-24 June 2025

The online lectures are released before the in-person event to give each participant the opportunity to prepare themselves in their own time and at their own pace.

The in-person event is held in the style of a 3-and-half-day ‘retreat’, giving participants the opportunity to begin building an international oncology network as well as the chance to interact with renowned faculty in an informal environment over a number of days.

The Masterclass is held entirely in English and fluency in English is necessary for admission.

The ESO Masterclass in Clinical Oncology: Summer edition is a closed event for selected participants only.

LANGUAGE

The Masterclass will be held in English and translation will not be provided.

FEE

The Masterclass will take place at the Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland

A fee of:

• 300 EUR for participant working in High-Middle Income Countries *
• 200 EUR for participants working in Low-Middle income countries *

covers:

• Access to the course and its educational resources
• Accommodation for 4 nights 
• Group transfer to and from the Masterclass venue, each day of the course 
• Meals according to the programme

The fee does not cover travel costs, these should be organized and paid by the participant.

A discount of 100 EUR is given to participants who are already ESCO members.

*as defined by the World Bank

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.

ACCREDITATION

Participants will be issued a certificate of attendance (minimum attendance: 75% of the online part + 100% of the in-person event). An online evaluation questionnaire and learning assessment test will need to be completed for both parts in order to get the certificate that will be sent by email.

Application for CME recognition will be submitted to the Accreditation Council of Oncology in Europe (ACOE).  

ESO College Membership

Being selected to take part in this course is one of the ESO activities that gives participants eligibility to enrol in ESO’s College. The course also enables members of the College to earn credits and therefore access more membership benefits. Full and active participation in the course earns participants 30 ESO College credits.

Visit www.ESCO.org for more information on how to join the College.

IDEAL PROFILE OF THE MASTERCLASS CANDIDATE

• Aged up to 40 years
• 2-3 years’ experience in medical oncology
• Involvement in scientific activities and clinical trials
• Fluency in English
• From ESO’s geographical reach: Europe, Mediterranean countries and Latin America

ORGANISING SECRETARIAT

Elena Fiore
European School of Oncology
ph + 39 335 169 41 60
e-mail: efiore@eso.net

Dolores Knupfer
European School of Oncology
ph +41 91 820 09 50
e-mail: dknupfer@eso.net

ATTENDANCE TO THE MASTERCLASS IS BY APPLICATION ONLY

60 PARTICIPANTS WILL BE SELECTED.

Application deadline: 28th February 2025

IDEAL PROFILE OF THE MASTERCLASS CANDIDATE

• Aged up to 40 years
• 2-3 years’ experience in clinical work with cancer patients
• Involvement in scientific activities and clinical trials
• Fluency in English
• From ESO’s geographical reach: Europe, Mediterranean countries and Latin America

Priority will also be given to candidates who:

• Have previously participated in ESO’s Basic Principles of Oncology course.
• Are members of ESO’s College.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested oncologists should apply online (at the top of this page).

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications are evaluated through a two-step process:

1. Automated Scoring: Some responses are assessed using a predefined scoring system to ensure fairness and consistency. Points are assigned based on your answers.
2. 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.

TEMPLATES

• Download your Clinical case template HERE

CLINICAL CASE PRESENTATION

During the in-person event all participants will have the chance to present a clinical case as a clinical grandround discussion to the faculty and participants.

A template giving details of the clinical case you would like to present should be submitted with your application. Please provide a straightforward case found in your daily clinical practice - no uncommon or extremely rare cases. You should include

• Diagnostic considerations
• Treatment
• Results, follow-up
• At least three questions proposed for discussion with the faculty

If you are selected for the Masterclass, you will be asked to prepare a PowerPoint presentation of your case (max 10 slides). If we receive too many cases from one tumour group, we may ask you to change the case topic you submitted during your application. We kindly ask you to let us know your 2^nd choice topic if your first choice cannot be accommodated.