Elective Course in Oncology for Medical Students

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Elective Course in Oncology for medical students

August 4 – 15 August 2008, Poznan, Poland

General information

Following the success of the previous editions, the European CanCer Organisation is organising this summer the 4 th elective course for medical students in the lovely city of Poznan from 4 to 15 August 2008.

Initiated four years ago with the aim to stimulate medical students to specialize in one of the oncology disciplines this intensive course has revealed to be a great success as the positive and enthusiastic feedbacks received from past participating students demonstrate.

During two weeks, 24 students from everywhere in Europe gather in the University of Medical Sciences in Poznan to receive theoretical and practical training from experienced teachers. The programme includes plenary sessions, case studies presentations, a visit of different oncology departments and the development of projects in groups for presentation at the end of the course.

Participation is per competitive application. Successful candidates are offered free registration to the course, free accommodation in a students’ home and a travel grant. Read more on the eligible criteria and the application procedure below.

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 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

Avenue E. Mounier 83 B - 1200 Brussels t: +32 2 775 02 01 - f: +32 2 775 02 00 [email protected] www.ecco-org.eu 1 Objectives of the course

o To provide an insight into all aspects of oncology with both theoretical and practical sessions o To understand a multidisciplinary approach in cancer treatment o To make and give a presentation on a specific defined topic

Eligibility

o The course is dedicated to medical students from the fourth year on from any European country o Students must have clinical experience o 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:

o Application form (see attached) o Motivation letter o Curriculum Vitae o Supporting letter from Head of department/mentor

Avenue E. Mounier 83 B - 1200 Brussels t: +32 2 775 02 01 - f: +32 2 775 02 00 [email protected] www.ecco-org.eu 2 Contact details for application

Please send your application (preferably by e-mail) by the deadline of May 31, 2008 to: Ms. Carine Lecoq, Project Co-ordinator, European CanCer Organisation (ECCO) Avenue E. Mounier, 83 - 1200 Brussels, Belgium Tel: + 32 (2) 775 29 31 - Fax: + 32 (2) 775 02 00 - E-mail: [email protected]

Avenue E. Mounier 83 B - 1200 Brussels t: +32 2 775 02 01 - f: +32 2 775 02 00 [email protected] www.ecco-org.eu 3