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ESMO Virtual Preceptorship on Gastric Cancer 2020: November

- Start date
- 18 Nov 2020
- End date
- 19 Nov 2020
- Location
- Virtual, GMT +8
The course will start at 3 pm - Singapore local time (GMT+8)
Learning objectives
- To learn the fundamental of epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis, molecular events and ethnic patterns as contributing factors to heterogeneity in gastric cancer (GC)
- To understand the importance of pathology and molecular factors
- To learn about best clinical practice in the multidisciplinary management of gastric and gastro-esophageal junction (GEJ) in the adjuvant and metastatic settings
- To learn about current best practice for endoscopic and surgical resection of localized gastric cancer
- To be able to compare the benefits of neo-adjuvant, adjuvant approaches and the value of radiotherapy in the management of localized gastro-esophageal cancers
- To learn about the management of patients after progression, in special situations and side effects of treatments
- To learn about the advances in the treatment and novel targets in gastric cancer
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 online course are now closed.
Who can apply?
While this course is primarily aimed at oncologists resident in Asia, 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.
What's included?
Successful applicants will benefit from complimentary registration for this virtual course.
Accreditation
The programme of this virtual event has been accredited with 5 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
- Florian Lordick, Germany
- Matthew C. H. Ng, Singapore