Baltic and Eurasia Masterclass in Clinical Oncology

Chairs: N. Pavlidis, GR – F. Peccatori, IT
Host Chair: J. Eglitis, LV


AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
This clinically oriented educational programme is designed for medical, clinical and radiation oncologists who wish to improve their skills in multidisciplinary care management.
The programme will expose participants to a full spectrum of issues in clinical oncology and practice-orientated training focusing on lung, genito-urinary, breast, gastrointestinal, gynaecological and head and neck cancers. Spotlight sessions will facilitate compact update on supportive care and melanoma.

TEACHING FORMAT
The Masterclass offers plenary lectures discussing current issues and controversies as well as critically reviewing significant therapeutic development. State-of-the-art data recognised by ESMO and other evidence-based guidelines will be cited. Participants will deliver case presentations within tumour board basis and discuss them with the chairs and the faculty. Additional time will be allocated for participants to deliver case presentations within small groups and receive feedback.
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 IS
• Full immersion
• Clinically-oriented
• Multidisciplinary
• An international faculty of top experts delivering lectures focusing on lung, genito-urinary, breast, gastrointestinal, gynaecological and head and neck cancers.

FACULTY
M.S. Aapro, Clinique de Genolier, CH
A. Barchuk, University of Tampere, FI
S. Cascinu, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, IT
G. Ceresoli, Humanitas Gavazzeni, Bergamo, IT
J. Eglitis, Latvian Oncology Center, Riga, LV
P. Ferrucci, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, IT
M. Leja, University of Latvia, Digestive Diseases Centre GASTRO, Riga, LV
S. Novikov, N.N. Petrov Research Institute of Oncology, Saint Petersburg, RU
O. Pagani, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland (IOSI), Bellinzona, CH
D. Papamichael, Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre, Nicosia, CY
N. Pavlidis, University Hospital of Ioannina, GR
F. Peccatori, European School of Oncology, Milan, IT
G. Purkalne, Pauls Stradins Clinical Univesity Hospital, Riga, LV
T. Semiglazova, N.N. Petrov Research Institute of Oncology, Saint Petersburg, RU
E. Senkus, Medical University of Gdansk, PL
A. Shamseddine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, LB
I. Tsimafeyeu, RUSSCO - Russian Society of Clinical Oncology, Moscow, RU
S. Tjulandin, N.N.Blokhin Russian Cancer Research Center, Moscow, RU
P. Van Houtte, Institute Jules Bordet, Brussels, BE
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
• This event is designed to meet the educational needs of participants practicing in Baltic and Eurasian countries.
• Involvement in scientific activities
• Intermediate level of English

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 (18 APRIL 2018)