ESMO Preceptorship on Breast Cancer 2023: Lugano
- Start date
- 06 Oct 2023
- End date
- 07 Oct 2023
- Location
- Lugano, Switzerland
- Application deadline
- 23 Aug 2023 at 23:59 CEST
Learning objectives
- To enable the interdisciplinary discussion and collaboration in the care of patients with breast cancer.
- To understand subtype-specific breast cancer management.
- To improve the understanding of current radiological and pathological diagnostics.
- To learn about the latest developments in neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies.
- To gain insight into the role of complementary and lifestyle interventions and supportive care.
- To review approaches to the care of patients with advanced breast cancer.
- To learn about specific needs of young patients with breast cancer.
Download the preliminary programme
How to apply
Application is via online form. During the application process you will be required to upload the following:
- Your CV including a list of your publications
- 3-5 slides presenting a clinical case (please use the ESMO Preceptorship Case Presentation Power Point template, provided here)
Application deadline
Applications for the course will close on 23 August 2022.
Who can apply?
While this online course is primarily aimed at oncologists resident in Europe, application is open to all ESMO members.
To apply, ESMO membership is mandatory. If you are not an ESMO member or need to renew your membership, please visit the ESMO membership pages.
ESMO COVID-19 Regulations
Each participant needs to check and comply with the latest health and travel regulations to ensure a fast and easy journey.
ESMO requires that all attendees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 OR recovered in the last 6 months with at least one dose of a vaccine by the time of the meeting. Vaccination proof will not be checked by ESMO.
Additionally, we strongly recommend:
- Testing for Covid-19 within 48 hours prior to the inbound trip with a molecular, rapid antigen or self-test. The result will not be checked by ESMO
- Wearing a face mask in closed spaces
- Avoid shaking hands; wash your hands regularly and use hand sanitiser
The individual safety and hygiene measures of all participants is our priority, so we implemented additional measures on-site at the venue:
- Hand sanitiser will be available at the hotel
- Masks will be available on-site
- All surfaces will be disinfected on a regular basis
Any changes to the COVID-19 regulations will be communicated on this webpage.
What's included?
Successful applicants will benefit from complimentary course registration and accommodation.
Travel grant
In addition to the course registration and the hotel accommodation, a travel grant of maximum 600 euros is offered to selected applicants as a contribution versus their travel costs. The reimbursement will be processed after the course against original invoices/vouchers. Please be aware that visa costs are NOT covered by the travel grant and are the participant's responsibility.
Accreditation
The programme of this event has been accredited with 11 ESMO-MORA category 1 points. Recertification is necessary for medical oncologists to remain professionally certified by ESMO. Recertification guarantees that a certified medical oncologist has continued to update her/his knowledge and continues to possess the necessary skills and standards for the practice of medical oncology. For further details, please refer to ESMO-MORA Recertification Process & Requirements.
Co-Chairs
- Nadia Harbeck, Germany
- Stefan Aebi, Switzerland
Venue
Novotel Lugano Paradiso
Viale S. Salvatore 11, 6900 Paradiso, Switzerland