2nd ESO / ESTRO MASTERCLASS IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Cascais, Portugal, November 13 - 19, 2010

Faculty

Chairs of the Masterclass

Michael Baumann, Radiation Oncologist, UK Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden (DE)
Jacques Bernier, Radiation Oncologist, Clinique de Genolier, (CH)
Roberto Orecchia, Radiation Oncologist, European Institute of Oncology, Milano (IT)
Richard Pötter, Radiation Oncologist, Allgemeines Krankenhaus Wien, Vienna (AT)

Scientific coordinator

 Wolfgang Gatzemeier, (IT)

Aims and objectives

ESO is pleased to announce the 2nd Masterclass in Radiation Oncology in partnership with ESTRO. This clinically-oriented educational programme has been designed to offer a unique learning experience and to provide practice-oriented training to radiotherapists and to clinical oncologists with knowledge in the field. The Masterclass will offer plenary lectures focusing on state-of-the-art treatments and will fully involve the (max. 50) participants through case presentations, research proposals and interactive discussions.

Ideal masterclass candidate

• Age between 30 and 45 years
• Knowledge and at least 3 years experience in clinical radiation oncology or medical oncologists with basic knowledge in radiotherapy
• Involvement in scientific activities
• Fluency in English

Application and selection procedure

Interested radiotherapists or clinical oncologists with knowledge in radiation therapy should
fill in the application form (available at www.cancerworld.org/eso or www.estro.be)
and provide:

• Letter describing motivation for attending
• CV with list of publications
• Supporting letter from Head of Department or Mentor
• Abstract relating to one of the subjects of the Masterclass (head and neck, prostate, colorectal, lung cancers)
  

The abstract (maximum 1 page) should describe a clinical case in the form of a clinical grand-round with:

• Diagnostic considerations
• Treatment
• Results (follow-up)
• at least 3 questions proposed to discuss with the faculty

Admitttance is by competing application only.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 JULY, 2010.  For additional information please contact Chiara.gasparotto@estro.org
 
After the selection, admitted participants will furthermore be asked to submit a research proposal. The proposal (1 page) should not be a protocol but a description of an interesting future research perspective relating to one of the subjects of the Masterclass.