ESMO Preceptorship on Adolescent and Young Adult Malignancies 2022: Athens

Learning objectives

• To identify the unique characteristics and the unmet needs of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer
• To describe the unique constellation of malignancies that comprise the spectrum of AYA cancer
• To analyse epidemiology, biology, clinical features and diagnostic challenges of AYA with cancer
• To emphasize on radicality of treatment, multi-disciplinarity and psychosocial support of AYA
• To discuss survivorship issues including late sequelae of treatment and the urgent need for clinical trials

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

Application for the course will open soon.

Who can apply?

While this 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

ESMO will apply COVID-19* regulations according to the latest local authority guidelines and requirements.

To enter the meeting venue, faculty, delegates, sponsors and staff will be required to show:

• A certificate providing evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19 with or without a third booster, with a vaccine approved by WHO (the list can be found here) OR 
• A certificate showing proof of recovery from COVID-19 in the last 6 months with at least one dose of a WHO-approved vaccine administered at any timepoint

Additionally, for all it is strongly recommended:

• Testing for SARS COV2 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

Please note that each participant needs to follow also the specific country COVID-19 regulations  approved by the local authorities, if more restrictive than the ESMO regulations.

*Any changes to the COVID-19 regulations will be communicated on this webpage

Travel grant

In addition to the course registration and the hotel accommodation, a travel grant of maximum 400 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 will be accredited with 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

• Emmanouil Saloustros, Greece
• Daniel Stark, United Kingdom

Venue

Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens
10 Alexandras Ave
10682 Athens, Greece