Refresher Course on Head & Neck Cancers

COURSE LEADERSHIP

Chair - Lisa Licitra, IT
Host Chair - Sandra Schmitz, BE
College Representative - Amil Družić, BA

Course Overview

The aim of this refresher course is to provide a comprehensive overview on the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and multidisciplinary approaches in the management of head and neck cancers.

Practical training will be offered through selected clinical cases, presented by participants and discussed in a Tumor Board format with an expert panel.

It is designed to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration. The course is suitable for all physicians (medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists) involved in the management of head and neck cancers.

LANGUAGE

The course will be held in English.
No translation will be provided.

RESERVATION FEE

The top 30 applicants will receive a place with accommodation with a reservation fee of €160.

A further 30 applicants will be selected if eligible with a reservation fee of €80 without accommodation.

The fee includes:

• Access to the full course and its educational resources
• Meals as outlined in the programme

For the top 30 applicants:

• Two nights’ accommodation at the event venue (arrival: Thursday 7 May – departure: Saturday 9 May 2026)

Travel costs are not covered and must be arranged independently.

ESO College members at the time of application 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.

CME ACCREDITATION

In the process of accreditation.

ESO COLLEGE MEMBERSHIP

Participation in this course grants eligibility to join the ESO College and allows existing members to earn 9 ESO College credits toward their progression.
Visit ESO College dedicated section for more information on membership and benefits.

INSURANCE

Participants are advised to take out personal and travel insurance. ESO is not responsible for incidents during the event.

CONTACTS - ORGANISING SECRETARIAT

Elena Fiore
e-mail: efiore@eso.net

Dolores Knupfer
e-mail: dknupfer@eso.net

Application Deadline: 24 February 2026

PARTICIPATION

The course is limited to 60 participants, selected through a competitive application.

Priority is given to:

• Candidates aged 30–45 years
• With 2–3 years of oncology experience
• Who have previously attended an ESO Masterclass
• Who are fluent in English

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 this template.

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 by mid and late March 2026.

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