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Global Core Curriculum Task Force The Global Core Curriculum (GCC) Task Force is a joint venture between ESMO and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The goal is to define a global outline that will serve to guide the training of medical oncologists worldwide. Implementation of the Recommendations for a Global Core Curriculum in Medical Oncology serves to ensure that all patients have an equal chance of receiving treatment from well-trained physicians.
Activities and responsibilities
- Compiling collective knowledge and experience from international oncology experts
- Creating guidelines for standardizing the training of medical oncologists
- Encouraging continued education for professional excellence during a lifetime career of practice
- Improving the care of cancer patients worldwide
Structure
- Members from ESMO and ASCO representing different areas of specialization and practice
- International reviewers from different geographical regions
- Young oncologist reviewers
Major achievements
First Baltic-Nordic Symposium
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Pilot implementation plan
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Presentation at UICC World Cancer Congress, Washington, D.C., USA
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Translation in eight (8) languages and international distribution
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Feature article in Lancet Oncology
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Presentation at World Conference for Cancer Organizations, Dublin, Ireland
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Recommendations for a Global Core Curriculum in Medical Oncology published in November issues of Annals of Oncology (EU) and Journal of Clinical Oncology (USA)
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