ESSO EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES

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1 ESSO EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES 2015 Advancing surgical oncology for the benefit of cancer patients

2 INDEX 3 Introduction 5 Core Curriculum 7 Congress 9 Live teaching events Courses and Masterclasses 11 Practical information 23 European School of Peritoneal Surface 24 Oncology 25 European Board of Surgery Qualifications (EBSQ) 29 Fellowships êêtraining fellowships Clinical unit visits 30 êê ESSO Young Surgeons Alumni Club 31 research fellowship êêbursaries Congress fellowship grants 31 êêflims fellowships Who is who 35 Affiliated societies

3 3 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ESSO Educational Programme for We invite you to browse the wide range of multidisciplinary educational events offered to young and/or experienced surgical oncologists throughout the year. We hope you find the programme interesting and take part in some of our educational activities. Lynda Wyld Chair of the Education & Training Committee «We are committed to supporting the advancement of the practice of cancer surgery across Europe» The European Society for Surgical Oncology (ESSO) continues to grow and develop from its small beginnings back in As an organisation, we are committed to supporting the advancement of the practice of cancer surgery across Europe. ESSO aims to achieve its mission by developing the skills of surgeons in advanced techniques and by improving understanding of the biology and optimal oncological management of cancer. Moreover, through our involvement as a founding member in the European Cancer Audit project (EURECCA), an international multidisciplinary platform of clinicians and epidemiologists, we are also committed to improving the quality of cancer care and outcomes through quality assurance and audit. We have also developed a core curriculum in surgical oncology to run alongside the European Board of Surgery Examination in Surgical Oncology, which is now in its 10th year. The jewel in the crown of our organisation is our annual scientific congress which continues to grow. Alternating each year, the ESSO congress is dedicated to surgical oncology or integrated through a distinct surgical oncology track within the European Cancer Congress, organised by ECCO the European CanCer Organisation, of which ESSO is a founding member. We are particularly committed to developing training and fellowship opportunities for young surgeons and have been delighted to see our Young Surgeons Club (EYSAC) moving from strength to strength. They are holding their own symposium on training fellowships within the ESSO Congress and have started to run their own training courses specifically tailored for younger surgeons. The first edition of the ESSO-EYSAC Surgical Anatomy Course on Pancreatic Cancer took place in Leiden in January 2014 and proved to be highly successful. As a result, we plan to develop additional courses in colorectal, upper GI and breast surgery aimed at this group of committed young cancer surgeons. ESSO s prestigious training fellowships to support individual young surgeons to visit centres of excellence to learn new techniques and develop their own skills continue to grow in popularity. Last year, we awarded 10 standard fellowships and one major fellowship supporting visits of trainees to high profile global centres. The number and quality of applicants is increasing year on year. ESSO is also a strong supporter of the Flims Workshop in Clinical Cancer Research, which represents a unique opportunity for European junior oncologists to learn from the experts the essentials of clinical trial design. Our own portfolio of senior level masterclasses is also continually expanding as showcased in this catalogue. Finally, ESSO has also joined forces with PSOGI (Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International) to launch the European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology. With this project, we aim to provide adequate training in the management of peritoneal neoplasms and to certify proficient knowledge in the scientific basis and clinical practice of peritoneal surface oncology. We look forward to seeing you at one of our educational events very soon. Welcome again to ESSO!

4 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives 4 ESSO EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES To support and promote a core knowledge set that all practicing surgical oncologists should aspire to. To share knowledge and professional expertise in the management of specific tumour types. To ensure that the modern surgical oncologists can offer treatment of the highest standard and understand the principles behind these treatments to advance knowledge through research. 01 To promote the highest standards of surgical care in the management of patients with solid tumours. To facilitate networking and give participants the opportunity to gain further insight into state-of-the-art technology, latest healthcare services and solutions within the field of surgical oncology. CORE CURRICULUM 03 To provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the art and latest updates in the treatment of cancer in line with the ESSO core curriculum. LIVE TEACHING EVENTS EXAMINATION To provide validation of continued professional development in the field of surgical oncology. 02 CONGRESS Courses & Masterclasses To certify the level of up-to-date knowledge, skills, and general competency necessary for the optimal treatment of 05 a cancer patient. Training fellowships FELLOWSHIPS Flims fellowships Research fellowships Congress fellowships To foster a multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of cancer patients. 04 European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology Courses & Masterclasses in association with other discipline-based organisations To support trainees in surgical oncology to visit centres of oncological excellence. To enable young surgeons from emerging countries to attend the ESSO congress. To support surgical trainees to expand one s research experience in oncology. To sponsor young surgeons participation in the Flims Workshop on Methods in Clinical Cancer Research.

5 CORE CURRICULUM

6 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives 6 CORE CURRICULUM FOR THE SPECIALIST TRAINING IN SURGICAL ONCOLOGY WITHIN EUROPE Purpose Today, general surgeons can no longer work in isolation and must be part of a multi-disciplinary team. The surgeon must be more than just a technician and must understand the contributions made by other disciplines and how this may impact on the type and timing of surgery: he/she must be a Surgical Oncologist. The technical side of surgery has also been transformed in the past few decades with advances in minimally invasive cancer surgery, improved understanding of surgical margins (the TME in rectal cancer for example), robotic surgery, reconstructive surgery and enhanced recovery programmes to name a few. Senior surgeons need to keep up to date with these advances, which requires dedication and a significant commitment to continuous medical education. The ESSO Core Curriculum responds to the lack of pan- European Training Programmes in Surgical Oncology and the absence of a standard form of accreditation for Surgical Oncologists in Europe. Content and Authors The Core Curriculum was developed by the ESSO Education and Training Committee and the European Board of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology. It features contributions from expert advisors from within the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) and the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR). The content of the curriculum has been reviewed and approved by the American Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO). Download the Core Curriculum from the ESSO website Aim To help guide surgeons in enhancing the requesite levels of knowledge for the practice of surgical oncology. Structure 2 main parts: basic principles relevant to all disease sites; site specific sections including: êê a basic level of knowledge to permit recognition of areas where the surgical oncologist practice may overlap or reflect a level of knowledge of a generalist; êê a specialist or advanced level of knowledge which would be expected of a practitioner who is practicing at the highest level in this field.

7 CONGRESS

8 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives 8 ESSO 35 AT THE EUROPEAN CANCER CONGRESS 2015 The thirty-fifth ESSO Congress will take place within the multidisciplinary programme of the European Cancer Congress (ECC) from 25th to 29th September 2015 in Vienna. As a founding member of ECCO the European Cancer Organisation, ESSO is integral to the programme s construction and development. Lynda Wyld ESSO representative on the ECC 2015 Education Committee Riccardo A. Audisio ECC 2015, Surgical Track Chair Why should you attend? The scientific programme will feature a comprehensive surgical oncology track including dedicated educational sessions. The surgical track will run throughout the four-day meeting and will cover all aspects of the investigation and treatment of the common solid cancers that form the workload of cancer surgeons. The European Cancer Congress 2015 will incorporate symposia, oxfordstyle debates, highly topical teaching lectures and presentations that touch on all aspects of surgical oncology and the diseases seen by surgical oncologists. The European Cancer Congress is also the largest European platform for presenting the latest, ground-breaking data, with a late-breaking submission policy to capture even more practicechanging abstracts. In 2013 the ECC had a record attendance of participants, including 1800 surgeons, which corresponds to a 23% increase in surgical oncologists in comparison to the Stockholm Congress in For example (but by no means an exhaustive list) ESSO will support dedicated symposia on Neoadjuvant Treatment, Surgical Excision Margins, Highly Skilled Surgery (robotics, minimal access, reconstructive) and Patients Outcomes, The Right Surgery for the Right Patient: Predictions & Outcomes, as well as educational teaching lectures on Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) and on Surgery in Synchronous Oligometastatic Disease. The European Cancer Congress 2015 will take place in Vienna, one of the most charming cities in the world a true cultural capital with true vibrancy and flair. It is regarded as the City of Music having played an essential role as the leading European music centre. Packed with imperial history, architecture and monuments, it is also an art treasure house hosting exciting contemporary museums. We look forward to meeting you in Vienna in September 2015 for what will be the largest ever multidisciplinary oncology meeting in Europe. A strong surgical presence will underpin the pivotal role of surgery in the diagnosis, staging and curing of cancer. So please save the dates of this important meeting.

9 LIVE TEACHING EVENTS

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11 COURSES AND MASTERCLASSES February 2015 ESSO-EYSAC Surgical Anatomy Course on Pancreatic Cancer 7-12 March 2015 ESO-ESSO Masterclass in Colorectal Cancer Surgery 19 to 21 March 2015 Advanced Course on the Management of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) after Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) à HEIDELBERG à WARSAW à HAMBURG April 2015 Up to Date in Liver Metastases 30 April 2015 Up to Date in Breast Cancer Surgery 7-9 May 2015 Robotic Surgical Oncology à RIO DE JANEIRO à RIO DE JANEIRO à HAMBURG June 2015 Advanced Course on Oncoplastic Breast Surgery 7-8 September 2015 Hepatobiliary Malignancy Workshop 7-9 October 2015 Peritoneal Surface Malignancy à BARCELONA à VIENNA à MANCHESTER October 2015 Advanced Course on Breast Cancer Surgery October 2015 Advanced Course on the Surgical and Medical Management of Melanoma à LISBON à ATHENS

12 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives FEBRUARY 2015 ESSO-EYSAC Surgical Anatomy Course on Pancreatic Cancer à HEIDELBERG (GERMANY) Chairs Thilo Hackert University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, DE Sven Mieog Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, NL A hands-on workshop on surgical anatomy and operative techniques combined with an update on current concepts of treatment of pancreatic cancer. The second edition of this multidisciplinary course will focus on reaching a thorough understanding of surgical anatomy and technical aspects of the operative treatment of pancreatic cancer within the framework of evidence-based clinical practice. Lutz Schneider University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, DE Main topics Surgical anatomy of pancreatic and periampullary region Surgical technical aspects of approach, dissection and reconstruction of cancer in the periampullary region Pathological differences between various types of pancreatic and periampullary cancer Up-to-date diagnostics aspects of pancreatic and periampullary cancer Evidence-based multidisciplinary treatment options for pancreatic cancer Participants profile Young surgeons or surgical trainees/ residents interested in pancreatic cancer surgery Aged between 25 and 40 years old «Excellent teachers and a very well-run course that achieved its aims successfully. More than expected!» Former course participant Educational methods Hands-on anatomy and surgery workshops with anatomical specimens and human cadavers E-learning Discussions Plenary lectures Multidisciplinary approach

13 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives MARCH 2015 ESO-ESSO Masterclass in Colorectal Cancer Surgery à WARSAW POLAND Chairs Theo Wiggers University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, NL Lars Påhlman University Hospital Uppsala, Uppsala, SE The ESO-ESSO 3rd Masterclass is a clinically oriented educational event with focus on multidisciplinary treatment of colorectal cancer. This masterclass requires the full involvement of participants with case presentations, research proposals and interactive discussions with the faculty. Paris Tekkis The Royal Marsden Hospital, St. Mary s NHS Trust, London, UK Main topics Surgical anatomy with focus on the autonomic nerve plexus Modern diagnostics influencing treatment decisions (imaging, pathology and genetics) Implementation of quality control of screening Making a protocol, pro and cons of treatment strategies Educational methods Plenary lectures focusing on the state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments Interactive workshop sessions with focus on surgical procedures Case discussions including case presentations by participants Participants profile Surgical residents in the last two years of specialisation with clinical interest in colorectal cancer Surgical oncologists and colorectal surgeons within 5 years of ending specialisation residency Medical and radiation oncologists with 3-5 years of experience in the treatment of colorectal cancer patients Involvement in scientific activities Aged between 30 and 40 years old

14 14 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives MARCH 2015 Advanced Course on the Management of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) after Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) à HAMBURG (GERMANY) Chair Beat Rau Charité Campus Mitte, Berlin, DE Co-chair Marcello Deraco Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, IT The fifth edition of the ESSO Advanced Course on the Management of HIPEC after CRS aims at discussing evidence-based clinical decisionmaking in the management of primary and secondary peritoneal cancer. It will offer a multidisciplinary programme combining both practical aspects and theoretical problems. During the course participants will perform cytoreductive surgery in small groups in the wet lab using several new technical devices under the experts supervision. Main topics Principles of treatment of peritoneal disease: indications and surgical approach Perioperative management Frequent indications and systemic treatment Educational methods Hands on: several operation procedures in the operating room Case reports Video discussions Workshops Plenary lectures Participants profile Senior residents (last two years of training) Experienced consultant surgeons «Very good course indeed! I particularly appreciated the hands-on sessions and the discussions on patient-cases. Great atmosphere and an excellent opportunity for networking with faculty members.» Former course participant

15 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives APRIL 2015 Up to Date in Liver Metastases à RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) Chairs Graeme Poston University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK Serge Evrard Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, FR Eduardo Linhares Riello de Mello, Instituto Nacional de Cancer, Rio de Janeiro, BR This one-day course about liver metastases aims at providing participants with an updated overview on liver metastases and at reinforcing the necessity of the multidisciplinary approach. Colorectal liver metastases will be extensively discussed including chemotherapy schemes, who should have or not have surgery, timing of surgery, and the appropriate surgery. Neuro endocrine metastases will be also discussed including the use of alternative therapies. The other metastases, e.g. gastric, renal, melanoma will be briefly presented. Luiz Augusto Maltoni AMIL, Rio de Janeiro, BR Main topics Colorectal liver Metastases Neuro endocrine liver metastases Participants profile Surgical and medical oncologists, hepatobiliary surgeons and general surgeons with an interest in the field of liver metastases Educational methods Case presentations and discussions Plenary lectures

16 16 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives 30 APRIL 2015 Up to Date in Breast Cancer Surgery à RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) Chairs Riccardo Alberto Audisio St Helens Teaching Hospital, St Helens, UK Eduardo Linhares Riello de Mello Instituto Nacional de Cancer, Rio de Janeiro, BR Maurício Magalhães Costa Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BR This one-day course on the surgical treatment of breast cancer aims at providing participants with an update on breast cancer and at reinforcing the necessity of the multidisciplinary approach. The surgical treatment will be extensively discussed including chemotherapy schemes, who should have or not have surgery reconstruction, risk-reducing surgery and appropriate techniques, reconstructive options and perspectives. Diagnosis, axillary approach and Brazilian experience will be presented. European state of the art will be displayed and confronted with Brazilian practice. Main topics Non-palpable breast lesions and cosmetic outcomes Controversies in breast cancer Targets and achievements Participants profile Surgical and medical oncologists with an interest in breast cancer management Educational methods Plenary lectures Cases discussions

17 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives MAY 2015 Robotic Surgical Oncology à HAMBURG (GERMANY) Chairs Daniel Perez University Hospital Eppendorf, Hamburg, DE This hands-on course will be a theoretical and practical introduction to robotic surgery for rectal, pancreatic and esophageal tumors. It has been designed for surgeons willing to implement or expand their robotic programme and to improve their robotic skills. Jakob Izbicki University Hospital Eppendorf, Hamburg, DE Co-chairs David Jayne St James s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Jesper Olsen Herlev Hospital, Copenhagen, DK Main topics Laparoscopy vs robotics Robotic LAR Robotic distal pancreatectomy Robotic esophagectomy Robotic distant pancreatectomy Educational methods Two DaVinci Xi Robotic Systems will be available for practice on cadavers Hands on sessions of robotic low anterior resection (LAR) and total mesorectal excision (TME) on cadavers Hands-on sessions of robotic distal pancreatectomy on cadavers Two DaVinci simulators will be available for practice Personal access to the DaVincisimulator under guidance of an experienced surgeon Live operations (LAR & TME, distal pancreatectomy) Esophagectomy video demonsration with Q&A sessions chaired by experienced surgeons Lectures with interactive discussions between participants and faculty members Participants profile Surgeons and senior residents wishing to implement a robotic programme or willing to improve their robotic practice

18 18 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives JUNE 2015 Advanced Course on Oncoplastic Breast Surgery à BARCELONA (SPAIN) Chairs Isabel Rubio Hospital Universitario Vall d Hebron, Barcelona, SP Tibor Kovacs Guy s and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK With an international faculty of well-known experts in the field, the ESSO Advanced Course on Oncoplastic Breast Surgery will explore in depth the novel oncoplastic approach to breast cancer surgery where plastic surgical techniques are used to improve the oncological and esthetic outcomes of breast cancer surgery. The course will provide a practical, workshop-based approach for surgeons to achieve the best cosmetic results in breast cancer surgery without compromising its outcomes. «One of the best courses I have ever been to. The discussions on clinical cases were very interesting. Great speakers!» Former course participant Main topics The concept and principles of oncoplastic breast surgery Oncoplastic MDT and treatment planning Surgical resection margin assessment-pathology for surgeons Preoperative planning and role of imaging in oncoplastic breast procedures, marking up Improving cosmetic outcomes by new localisation techniques of nonpalpable lesions Level one oncoplastic techniques Level two oncoplastic techniques by quadrants-therapeutic mammoplasties Radiotherapy and oncoplastic breast conservation Esthetic principles of oncoplastic breast conservation and evaluation of esthetic results Contralateral breast symmetrisation Lipomedolling following breast conservation surgery Skin and nipple sparing mastectomy techniques Neoadjuvant treatment Risk reducing surgery for familiar breast cancer Educational methods Video based discussions Case discussions Workshops Oncoplastic MDT decision making tool Plenary lectures Participants profile General surgery residents with breast interest Residents in breast surgery, surgical oncology Specialist breast surgeons with traditional training Gynecologists Breast surgeons who wish to develop their oncoplastic skills

19 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives SEPTEMBER 2015 Hepatobiliary Malignancy Workshop à VIENNA (AUSTRIA) Chairs Thomas Gruenberger Rudolf Foundation Hospital, Vienna, AT Attendees will be introduced into the diagnosis, the indication, the access, the procedure and the perioperative care of liver and bile duct tumours Stefan Stättner Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Salzburg, AT Serge Evrard Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, FR Main topics Radiologic differentiation Histology Surgical indications The tumour board The case manager Access Full mobilization Identifying the ligamentary structures Intraoperative ultrasound Inflow and outflow control Resection techniques and devices Anatomical vs non-anatomical resection The resection site; drainage Perioperative care; assessing liver function Contraindication for hepatobiliary surgery Biliary anatomy, vascular supply Biliary reconstruction at different levels Requirements to specialize in HB surgery Laparoscopic procedures Educational methods Live surgery Hands-on Video based discussions Workshops Plenary lectures Participants profile General surgeons or surgical trainees/residents Surgeons at the level of specialization

20 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives OCTOBER 2015 Peritoneal Surface Malignancy à MANCHESTER (UK) Chair Sarah T O Dwyer The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK A comprehensive workshop on Peritoneal Surface Malignancies addressing current treatments for specific tumour groups and future challenges for developing services in different health care settings. The course will focus on delivering evidence-based clinical practice and achieving quality assured outcomes for patients undergoing abdominal and pelvic cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Main topics Neoplasia of the appendix: pathology, diagnosis and clinical pathways Peritoneal Surface Malignancies: outcomes for colorectal, ovarian, gastric cancers and mesothelioma Surgical techniques: tips and tricks to achieve complete cytoreduction Intraperitoneal chemotherapy: why, what, who and how Setting up a service: challenges and opportunities Participants profile Teams of surgeons, oncologists, and nurse specialists involved in treating peritoneal malignancy Surgeons and oncologists considering starting a programme Senior surgical trainees interested in specialist surgical oncology Educational methods Live surgical session with interactive discussion Video sessions/workshops on surgical techniques and HIPEC Plenary lectures MDT case management Interactive voting on key topics

21 21 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives 8 10 OCTOBER 2015 Advanced Course on Breast Cancer Surgery à LISBON (PORTUGAL) Chairs Marjut Leidenius Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, FI Lynda Wyld Sheffield University, Sheffield, UK This highly interactive workshop is at the cutting edge of current concepts of surgical treatment of breast cancer. It will focus on the evidence-based clinical practice and technical aspects of breast cancer surgery within a multidisciplinary approach. The programme will include state-of-the-art lectures, meet the expert - type workshops and case discussions aiming at facilitating the interaction between participants and teachers. «The workshops were excellent. Good interaction with everyone and teachers who were easy to approach. Overall, a very good course, which was worth the participation. The lectures were also up-to-date. Congratulations!» Former course participant Main topics Tailored treatment of DCIS Management of breast cancer in older women Management of BRCA gene carriers Breast cancer and pregnancy Sentinel node biopsy; technical aspects, intra-operative nodal assessment and localisation techniques Treatment options for patients with positive sentinel nodes: role of radiotherapy and risk scoring algorithms Axillary lymph node dissection: controversy, indications and technical aspects in the post Z11 and Amaros era Breast conserving surgery and oncoplastic techniques Indications and technical aspects of mastectomy: simple, skin sparing and nipple sparing Adjuvant radiotherapy following mastectomy and breast conservation surgery. Indications, dosing and considerations for planning in reconstruction and after oncoplastics Adjuvant and neo-adjuvant medical treatment including use of genetic profiles and new agents (TDM1, lapatinib, PARP inhibitors) Breast reconstruction. Overview of techniques, indication and contraindications Treatment options for locally recurrent breast cancer Follow-up of breast cancer patients Educational methods Case discussions Workshops in small groups Plenary lectures Participants profile Senior residents (last two years of specialisation with a clinical interest in breast cancer) Surgical oncologists Breast surgeons within 5 years of ending specialisation residency Medical and radiation oncologists with 3-5 years of experience in the treatment of breast cancer patients

22 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives OCTOBER 2015 Advanced Course on the Surgical and Medical Management of Melanoma à ATHENS (GREECE) Chairs Odysseas Zoras University of Crete, Heraklion, GR Charles Balch University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA The aim of this course is to provide a detailed overview of the management of all types and stages of cutaneous melanoma, from diagnosis and primary treatment to the treatment of loco-regional and distant metastases. Mario Santinami Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, IT Co-chairs Alexandros Stratigos University of Athens, Athens, GR Ioannis Boukovinas Bioclinic, Thessaloniki, GR Main topics Current epidemiology and prevention Elements of modern diagnosis (including dermoscopy, imaging, pathology and molecular biology) Identification and surveillance of individuals at high risk Principles and techniques of primary excision for simple and complicated cases Appropriate staging of the disease with the use of surgery and imaging techniques Identification and surveillance of groups at high risk for relapse Adjuvant treatment Management of local and in transit relapse Management of distant metastases Developments in the field of targeted therapies and immunotherapies Recent and on-going trials Social and psychological issues of the patient Educational methods Plenary Lectures Workshops in small groups Difficult case presentations with tele-voting Multidisciplinary approach Video based discussions Post-course evaluation with MCQs Participants profile Surgical oncologists Medical oncologists Histopathologists Dermatologists Dermato-surgeon oncologists who have completed their training Residents in the final years of their training programme

23 23 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COURSES ESSO Courses are Multidisciplinary and international Every course features an international and multidisciplinary faculty with some of the foremost international experts in their field, with a view to promote an integrated approach among all specialists involved.participants come from all over the world, thus enabling a stimulating share of experience and practice. Highly interactive ESSO courses combine plenary lectures, case discussions with questions and answers, workshops in small groups, debates and when possible, hands-on, video presentations or live sessions. Furthermore, our courses offer a wonderfull platform for networking between colleagues from all over the world. ACOE accredited All courses are appraised and approved by the Accreditation Council in Europe (ACOE), an independent body of full time specialists recognised for their experience in education and expertise in their field. ACOE credits are endorsed by EACCME, the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, a body of UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists). Language ESSO courses are facilitated in English and no simultaneous translation is provided. Participants are expected to have a good level of this language to participate in discussions and workshops. Application process Participation in ESSO courses can be By competitive application Applications are reviewed by the scientific committee and final confirmation is given to applicants shortly after the indicated deadline; or on a first come first served basis, where candidates are registered for the course as soon as their completed application form and their registration fee have been received. Applications can be made online on the ESSO website ( Go to Education, then Courses & Masterclasses and select the course you wish to attend. Finally click on the application button and follow the instructions. Fees Fees depend on course type. They usually include the registration to the course, lunches and catering and a social dinner. In the case of residential courses, fees also include accommodation. The information is then clearly mentioned on the course webpage. Our members benefit from interesting advantages in terms of registration fees. Do not hesitate to visit the ESSO website ( to discover more about the benefits and how to become a member.

24 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives 24 EUROPEAN SCHOOL OF PERITONEAL SURFACE ONCOLOGY The European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology is a joint venture between ESSO and PSOGI (Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International). Its aims are to Provide adequate and structured training in the management of peritoneal neoplasms. Certify proficient knowledge in the scientific basis and clinical practice of peritoneal surface oncology, specially multidisciplinary decision-making and surgical management. At the end of the programme participants are requested to produce a research project to be presented at a congress and submitted for publication at a peer-reviewed journal. Participants are supported and guided by a mentor throughout the programme. He/she also helps them to plan their training activities. For further information visit the ESSO website To reach these objectives, the European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology has developed a high-quality, structured basic and advanced training programme, the European Peritoneal Surface Oncology Training Programme. During this programme, participants are requested to attend the following mandatory educational activities: A clinical training at one of the established peritoneal surface oncology treatment programmes recognised by PSOGI Two advanced ESSO courses on peritoneal surface oncology Two peritoneal surface oncology congresses

25 EUROPEAN BOARD OF SURGERY QUALIFICATIONS (EBSQ)

26 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives 26 EUROPEAN BOARD OF SURGERY QUALIFICATION (EBSQ) The European Board of Surgery (EBS), a specialist section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), runs a number of specialist examinations every year with the aim to provide evidence of expertise in the subject at a level that would be acceptable in all European Countries. Two of these examinations are organised in collaboration with the European Society of Surgical Oncology: the examination in Surgical Oncology the examination in Breast Cancer Surgery Both examinations are based on the core curriculum developed by the ESSO Education and Training Committee. Objectives: To certify the level of up-to-date knowledge, skills, and general competency necessary for the optimal treatment of a cancer patient to act as a quality standard Examination in surgical oncology Examination format: The examination in surgical oncology consists of two parts: a written multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ) with two components: êê 40 questions on general and basic surgical oncology, including carcinogenesis, epidemiology, palliative care, radiation and medical oncology (relevant to surgical practice) etc. êê 20 specialty specific questions on the specialist area of the candidate. The pass mark for the written exam has been set and agreed at using Angoff Referencing (Angoff 1971). a viva exam reflecting the specialist interest of the candidate, which will includes: êêdiscussion on 2 academic papers êê a case-study discussion The pass mark for the viva exam will be set using the Borderline Group Method (Cohen, Rothman et al. 1991; Dauphinee, Blackmore et al. 1997). Examination Board: Chair Ms. Lynda Wyld (UK), Head of the Division of Surgical Oncology of the European Board of Surgery and Chair of the ESSO Education & Training Committee. Examiners Experienced members of the ESSO Education & Training Committee and of the Division of Surgical Oncology. Application requirements: Candidates must hold a current license to practice as a general surgeon at the time of the examination have completed specialist training in their chosen surgical discipline be able to demonstrate that they have worked for a minimum of two years in a designated oncology centre specialising in surgical oncology Application must include a completed curriculum vitae application form available from the ESSO website ( EBSqualification) a copy of the certificate of completion of training } } A log book of operative procedures in surgical oncology For exam dates, deadlines and venue visit the ESSO website

27 27 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives Examination in breast surgery The examination in breast surgery is conducted under the supervision of an Examination Board chaired by Marjut Leidenius. Examination format: The examination in breast surgery consists of two parts: a written multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ) an oral examination according to the Breast Surgery Curriculum and Syllabus which can be download from the webpage of the UEMS section of surgery, (www. uemssurg.org) consisting of two clinical cases and the review of a scientific paper on breast surgery. Examination Board: The Examination Board consists of the UEMS Breast Surgery Working Group Executive committee members. Chair Ms. Marjut Leidenius (FI), National representative and Chair of the Working Group of Breast Surgery on the UEMS Board of Surgery, ESSO Education and Training Committee member and EUSOMA Board member. Examiners Nationally acknowledged European breast surgeons approved by the Examination Board. Application requirements: Candidates must Hold a current licence to practice as a surgeon or a gynaecologist Fulfil the eligibility criteria provided on the webpage of the UEMS Section of Surgery ( Application must include a completed curriculum vitae application form available from the ESSO website ( EBSqualification) a copy of the certificate of completion of training A log book of operative procedures in breast cancer For exam dates, deadlines and venue visit the ESSO website

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29 FELLOWSHIPS

30 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives 30 ESSO FELLOWSHIP SCHEME Training fellowships - Clinical unit visits Aim: The ESSO training fellowships offer young doctors the opportunity to gain insight into oncology care at a specialist institution in a foreign country develop skills and experience in specific clinical projects expand professional networks with centres of excellence learn new procedures and techniques and apply them in the home institution Amount and Duration: Up to 10 Standard fellowships of EUR for a period of 1 to 3 months êê One standard fellowship will be reserved for a trainee from an Eastern European Country to visit a centre in the West of Europe or elsewhere. 1 Major fellowship of EUR for a period of 6 to 12 months êê The Education Committee reserves the right to split the major fellowship if 2 candidates are judged to be of equal merit. be or become ESSO members before the start date of the award be younger than 40 years of age choose to visit a unit in a country other than their current place of training (non-european candidates must choose to visit a European unit) complete their visit within 1 year following the application deadline Application must include a motivation letter describing the applicant s area of interest, project plan and reasons behind the visit a completed curriculum vitae application form available from the ESSO website ( fellowships) a letter of recommendation from their Head of Department a letter of invitation from the Head of the Department they wish to visit Application procedure and deadline: visit the ESSO website Application requirements: Candidates must be a specialist, trainee or junior doctor with a declared intention of specialising in a sub-specialty of surgical oncology «The ESSO training fellowship has broadened my horizons in the field of surgical oncology, exposed me to specialist surgical techniques and research and provided a platform to develop my interests in evidenced-based surgical oncology pathways, which I aim to incorporate into my future career.» Hidde Kroon (NL) 5 th year Resident Surgical Oncology, after his visit to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in January 2013

31 31 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives Young surgeons alumni club research fellowship Aim: The research fellowship supported by the ESSO Young Surgeons Alumni Club (EYSAC) is designed to: Provide training in clinical research in renowned European cancer centres Support efforts to expand professional networks through collaboration with institutions of excellence Provide the necessary support to develop surgical oncology research projects Amount and Duration: EYSAC offers one research fellowship of EUR every year for a training period of 1 to 3 months Application requirements: Candidates must be a specialist, trainee or junior doctor with a declared intention of specialising in a sub-specialty of surgical oncology be or become members of the ESSO Young Surgeons Alumni Club before the start date of the award be younger than 40 years of age complete their visit within 1 year following the application deadline choose to visit a unit in a country other than their current place of training (non-european candidates must choose to visit a European unit) Application must include a motivation letter describing the applicant s area of interest, research plan and reasons behind the visit a completed curriculum vitae application form available from the ESSO website ( fellowships) a letter of recommendation from their Head of Department a letter of invitation from the Head of the Department they wish to visit Bursaries: Congress fellowship grants Aim: The Congress Bursary scheme is designed to assist trainees and young doctors from emerging countries to attend the ESSO Congress. Amount: Each grant will cover travel costs up to a maximum of 500 EUR. If travel is less than 500 EUR, the remaining amount will be used to cover accommodation or registration to the Congress. Application requirements: Candidates must be younger than 40 years of age be a citizen from an emerging country* be or become ESSO members before the start date of the award submit an abstract for the ESSO Congress êê Applicants whose abstracts have been accepted for oral or poster presentation will be considered first Application must include a letter explaining the benefit to attend the Congress a letter of support from the Head of the Department/ Organisation stating that the applicant is not the recipient of any other financial support a two-page CV (including date of birth and list of 5 publications) a copy of the submitted abstract the completed application form available from the ESSO website The application deadline coincides with the abstract submission deadline. Visit the ESSO website for exact date. *Low-income and low-middle income economies as per the classification of the World Bank

32 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives 32 Flims Fellowships The purpose of the Flims fellowships is to support the surgical fellows selected for the Aim: Since 1999, this extremely successful joint ECCO-AACR- EORTC-ESMO Workshop, also supported by ESSO, offers: the most stimulating and multidisciplinary educational activity on clinical trial methodology in oncology Exclusive access to and mentoring by up to 40 highly experienced clinical experts from Europe, US and Canada Access to a variety of educational tools designed to enable participants to develop their initiation protocol proposal into a complete protocol Unique setting conductive to professional relationship building, learning and development Network for educational exchanges between young cancer clinicians worldwide Workshop dates: The 17th Flims Workshop will be held from 20 to 26 June ESSO support: ESSO supports the Flims workshop with educational grants covering 60% of the participation costs of up to 5 fellows among the selected surgeons, limiting their personal contribution to EUR. Applicants wishing to apply can request assistance/advice on the application process and completion to the ESSO Flims advisory board composed of past Flims surgical fellows. Please contact the ESSO Secretariat at info@essoweb.org for further information. Application requirements: Candidates must be in at least the 2nd year of training and within 5 years of completion of Residency/Fellowship have a major interest in clinical research and intend to develop a career in that field aim to write and conduct a clinical protocol for a study not previously performed, nor written, which is also considered feasible within the institutional setting and the time of completion of the candidate s clinical training have support from the Supervisor/Head of Department and sustained commitment in the years following the Workshop apply online on the workshop website at (select Education>Flims>Flims 17 ) Application deadline Application opens on 12 December 2014 and closes on 9 February «This week s workshop was one of the most inspiring and motivating courses I have done until now. The presence of top medical scientists from other medical fields and the possibility to ask them questions at any time was really an eye opener. Their enthusiasm for all the ideas we had and their never-ending positive but critical comments helped us all to become more aware of the pitfalls in research in general and our own plans in particular..» Wendy Kelder MD PhD, Fellow surgical oncology, UMC Groningen, The Netherlands

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34 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives 34 WHO S WHO Executive Committee (until 31st October 2014) Graeme Poston (UK) Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool President Peter Naredi (SE) The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg Past-President Riccardo A. Audisio (UK) St Helens Teaching Hospital, St Helens President-Elect Santiago González Moreno (SP) Centro Oncológico MD Anderson, Madrid Honorary Secretary Tibor Kovacs (UK) Guy s and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London Honorary Treasurer Theo De Reijke (NL) Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam Domenico D Ugo (IT) A. Gemelli Medical School, Rome Serge Evrard (FR) Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux Thomas Gruenberger (AT) Rudolf Foundation Hospital, Vienna Marjut Leidenius (FI) Medical University Hospital, Helsinki Wojciech Polkowski (PL) Medical University of Lublin, Lublin Cornelis Van de Velde (NL) Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden Michel Wouters (NL) The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam Lynda Wyld (UK) University of Sheffield, Sheffield Education and Training Committee Lynda Wyld, Chair (UK) University of Sheffield, Sheffield Geerard Beets (NL) Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht Ibrahim Edhemovic (SL) Institute of Oncology, Ljubljana Marjut Leidenius (FI) Medical University Hospital Helsinki, Helsinki Sven Mieog (NL) Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden Dawid Murawa (PL) Wielkopolska Oncological Centre, Poznán Daniel Perez (DE) University Hospital Eppendorf, Hamburg Beate Rau (DE) Charité Berlin, Berlin Michel Rivoire (FR) Léon Berard Cancer Center, Lyon Isabel Teresa Rubio (SP) Hospital Universitario Vall d Hebron, Barcelona Sergio Sandrucci (IT) San Giovanni Battista Hospital, Turin Joost van der Vorst (NL) Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden Odysseas Zoras (GR) University of Crete, Heraklion Management and Administration Team Carine Lecoq (BE) Chief Operating Officer carine.lecoq@essoweb.org Ana Galán (SP) Education Coordinator ana.galan@essoweb.org Gemma Applebee (UK) Society Administrator gemma.applebee@essoweb.org

35 35 ESSO 2015 Educational Initiatives ESSO AFFILIATED SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTES Austria Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology (ACCO-ASSO) Belgium Belgian Society for Surgical Oncology (BSSO) Egypt Egyptian Society of Surgical Oncology (EGSSO) France French Society of Surgical Oncology (SFCO) Greece Hellenic Society of Surgical Oncology Hungary Surgical Oncology Section of the Hungarian Surgical Society Israel Israeli Society of Surgical Oncology (ISSO) Italy Italian Society of Surgical Oncology (SICO) Korea Korean Society of Surgical Oncology (KSSO) Poland Polish Society of Surgical Oncology (PSSO) The Netherlands Dutch Society of Surgical Oncology (NVCO) Serbia Serbian Society of Surgical Oncology Slovenia Slovenian Medical Association a Slovenian & Slovenian Surgical Association Section of Surgical Oncology ssok.weebly.com Spain Spanish Society of Surgical Oncology (SEOQ) United Kingdom BASO The Association for Cancer Surgery European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) Petrov Research Research Institute of Oncology Affiliated Society

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