Organising & Scientific Committee
J. Vermorken, University of Antwerp, Belgium (International Chair)
J. Markowska, Poznan University of Medical Science, Poland (Local Chair)
D. Schrijvers, Chair of the ECCO Education & Training Committee, Belgium
R. Madry, Poznan University of Medical Science, Poland
B. Rau, Charité Berlin, Germany
M. Leidenius, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland
Course co-ordinator & Financial Support
European CanCer Organisation (ECCO)
Local Organiser
Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland
Objectives of the course
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To provide an insight into all aspects of oncology with both theoretical and practical sessions
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To understand a multidisciplinary approach in cancer treatment
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To make and give a presentation on a specific defined topic
Eligibility
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The course is dedicated to medical students from the fourth year on from any European country
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Students must have clinical experience
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Maximally twenty four students will be selected
Format of the course
Ten working days separated by a week-end
The programme covers all aspects of oncology
Theoretical plenary sessions of maximum 2 hours everyday
Case presentations
Two-hour practical sessions in small groups everyday (labs, ward visits, etc)
Preparation in small working groups of a presentation on a specific topic under the supervision of a teacher. The last day will be devoted to the project presentations by the students (compulsory).
Students are invited to bring their laptop to the course.
The official language is English. Students must be fluent in English.
Timetable
Participants are invited to arrive on Sunday 3rd August 2008 in the afternoon. A welcome reception will be organised by the host institute in the evening.
The course will start on Monday 4th at 8.30 am and ends on Friday 15th at 5.15 pm after a farewell party. All students are required to stay up until the end of the course.
A visit to the city of Poznan is scheduled on Wednesday 13th August.
Registration, Accommodation and Travel
Students will be offered free registration and free accommodation in a students’ home. Breakfast and lunch will be offered. Students will receive a public transport pass for the duration of the course. They will however need to bear the costs for their dinner and for their personal expenses.
Travel costs will be reimbursed up to a maximum of 500 €.
Students are required to provide a copy of their travel ticket to obtain reimbursement.
Application
Please send the following application documents in English:
Deadline for the submission of applications: 31 May 2008.
Contact details for application
Please send your application (preferably by e-mail) to:
Ms. Carine Lecoq, European Society of Surgical Oncology
Avenue E. Mounier, 83 - 1200 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: + 32 (2) 537 31 06 - Fax: + 32 (2) 539 03 74 - E-mail:
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