7th ESO Arab and Southern European Countries Masterclass in Clinical Oncology

Chairs: M.S. Aapro, CH - N. Pavlidis, GR
Co-chairs: J. Gligorov, FR - S. Khatib, JO
Host Chair: D. Papamichael, CY


AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
This clinically oriented educational programme has been designed for medical and clinicaloncologists who wish to improve their skills in the management of cancer patients.
The programme will expose participants to a full spectrum of issues in clinical oncology and to practice-orientated training. The programme focuses on breast , gynaecological, lung, urologicaland gastrointestinal cancers. Spotlight sessions will facilitate compact update on head and neck, melanoma, elderly patients, soft tissue sarcoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

TEACHING FORMAT
The Masterclass offers plenary lectures discussing current issues and controversies as well as critically reviewing significant therapeutic developments. State-of-the-art data recognized by ESMO and other evidence-based guidelines will be cited. Participants will deliver casepresentations within tumour boards and discuss them with the chairs and the faculty.
All participants will reside at the course venue and participation is compulsory throughout the course. The Masterclass will be entirely in English and at least an intermediate level of English is necessary for admission.

THE MASTERCLASS:
• Full immersion
• Clinically-oriented
• Multidisciplinary
• An international faculty of top experts delivering lectures focusing on breast , gynaecological, lung, urological and gastrointestinal cancers.

Held under the auspices of the

FACULTY
M.S. Aapro, Clinique de Genolier, CH
D. Arnold, Asklepios Tumorzentrum Hamburg, DE
H. Azim, Cairo University, Cairo Oncology Center, EG
H. Azim jr, American University of Beirut, LB
M.J. Cardoso, Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon, PT
G. Ceresoli, Humanitas Gavazzeni, Bergamo, IT
A. Charalambous, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, CY
A. Constantinidou, University of Cyprus, Medical School, Nicosia, CY
A. Eggermont, Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris, FR
A. Eniu, Cancer Institute "Ion Chiricuta", Cluj Napoca, RO
R. Gaafar, National Cancer Institute, Cairo, EG
F. Geara, American University of Beirut, LB
J. Gligorov, APHP Tenon, IUC-UPMC, Sorbonne University, Paris, FR
J. Khader, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JO
H. Khaled, National Cancer Institute, Cairo, EG
S. Khatib, Arab Medical Association Against Cancer (AMAAC), Amman, JO
N. Mottet, University Jean Monnet, Saint Etienne, FR
R. Orecchia, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, IT
D. Papamichael, Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre, Nicosia, CY
N. Pavlidis, Ioannina School of Medicine, GR
G. Pruneri, National Cancer Institute, Milan, IT
J. Remon-Masip, Hospital Vall'd'Hebron, Barcelona, ES
A. Shamseddine, American University of Beirut, LB
J.B. Vermorken, Antwerp University Hospital, BE

ORGANISING SECRETARIAT
Daniela Mengato
European School of Oncology (ESO)
Via Turati 29 - 20121 Milan, Italy
Tel: +39 02 85464523
Fax: +39 02 85464545
Email: dmengato@eso.net

Applications:
Alice Ciocchini, aciocchini@eso.net, ph +39 02 85464529

PARTICIPANT'S PROFILE
• Age up to 40 years
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in medical or clinical oncology
• Involvement in scientific activities
• Intermediate level of English

HOW TO APPLY
Interested oncologists should apply online providing:

• Letter describing motivation for attending;
• Supporting letter from head of department or mentor;
• CV with list publications (if the list of publications is not provided, it will be assumed that no articles have been published)
• Clinical case (see below)

Priority will be given to suitable applicants working in Arab and Southern European countries.

Participants will be asked to bring their personal laptop or tablet (wireless enabled) to the Masterclass as an event-dedicated website will be created and all questionnaires and certificates will be accessible only from there. Any potential problems with meeting this request should be communicated to the secretariat as part of the application process.

ATTENDANCE TO THE MASTERCLASS IS BY APPLICATION ONLY
Successful applicants are granted free registration and accommodation
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED (12 JULY 2018)

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