ESTRO GUIDE 2017

ESO-ESSO-ESTROMultidisciplinary Course in Oncology for Medical Students 28 August - 8 September 2017 Antwerp, Belgium

ESO (European School of Oncology), ESSO (European Society of Surgical Oncology) and ESTRO (European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology) are very keen to jointly organise a multidisciplinary course in oncology for medical students. COURSE AIM The key goal of this course is to encourage medical students to specialise in an oncology related discipline. Previous editions organised since 2005 received very positive and enthusiastic feedback from the students who had time with experienced teachers engaging in theoretical and practical training in cancer care. Themultidisciplinary course in oncology will provide an insight into all aspects of oncology with both theoretical and practical sessions. The programme incorporates plenary sessions, case study presentations, daily spe- cial visits to various oncology departments and group course projects that must be finalised and presented at the end of the course. The course has been designated for European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System Credits (ECTS). TARGET GROUP • The course is offered to medical students who have completed their fourth year of studies at the time of the course • Participation will be limited to 24 students who will be selected through a competitive application process. LEARNINGOUTCOMES By the end of the course participants should: • Have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of oncology • Have an understanding of the complexity and im- portance of the multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment • Prepare a specific topic related to the theoretical and/or practical sessions for presentation during the course. 

COURSE FORMAT • Ten working days

• The programme covers all aspects of oncology • Theoretical plenary sessions of maximum 2 hours • Case presentations • Daily two-hour practical sessions in small groups (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 delivered by the students (compulsory) • Students are requested to bring their laptops to the course • The official language is English - students must be fluent in English. PRACTICALITIES • Selected participants will benefit from free registration, lunches and accommodation. • Arriving late for the start of the course or leaving early at the end are not acceptable. To receive course credit, attendance throughout the entire session is required. • The course will start on Monday 28 August 2017 at 09.00 and end on Friday 8 September 2017 at 17.00 hrs. • Participants should arrive on Sunday 27 August 2017 in the afternoon; a welcome reception will be organised by the host institute in the evening. • A visit to the city of Antwerp is scheduled during the course and the course closes with a farewell party.

COURSE COORDINATION ESSO - European Society of Surgical Oncology Tel.: +32 2 775 02 43 E-mail: ana.galan@essoweb.org

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