Lugano, Switzerland – A total of 15 oncologists from 12 European countries* have been chosen to participate in the first ESMO Leaders Generation Programme designed to develop the careers of oncology’s future leaders.
The two-part programme** – which is being led by some of the most experienced and eminent oncologists in Europe – will give participants the knowledge and skills they need to thrive as leaders in the increasingly specialised and fast-changing field of oncology.
Christoph Zielinski, ESMO Executive Board member and Chair of the Fellowship & Award Committee who is responsible for developing the Programme, said: “Our pioneering Leaders Generation Programme will show participants how they can play an active role in shaping an integrated, multi-professional approach to cancer care across oncology worldwide – and will give them the professional and managerial skills they need to do so. This important initiative will not only develop individual careers but will also enrich the future of oncology as a profession.”
The six day Programme, which begins in Lugano, Switzerland, on 27 June and concludes in September, includes a mix of presentations, practical workshops, breakout sessions and discussions led by the current ESMO leadership team, including a number of Executive Board members, alongside external experts from a number of fields.
One of the participants, Michiel Strijbos from Belgium, said: “From the start of my oncology career, I have benefitted from the networking opportunities, continuous education, guidance and support which ESMO provides its members. The Leaders Generation Programme will enable me to play a part in the continued growth and development of both the Society and oncology as a whole in the years ahead.”
ESMO President Fortunato Ciardiello said: “Our Leaders Generation Programme demonstrates our commitment to developing the careers of oncologists through the provision of oncology education, which forms an important part of the ESMO 2020 Vision.
“As one of the world’s leading oncology membership societies, ESMO has a responsibility to identify oncology’s future leaders and to ensure they have the skills they need to maintain ESMO’s development and its essential work in improving access to the best cancer care, for the benefit of all cancer patients worldwide.”
ESMO members interested in participating in next year’s Programme can find details of how to apply at the following link.
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* One participant each will be attending from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Spain, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia and the UK, along with two participants from Turkey and three from Italy. Candidates for the 2016 Programme were nominated by Executive Board members, National Representatives and the Chair of the Young Oncologists’ Committee. A total of 42 people were put forward from 20 countries, whose applications were assessed by the ESMO Fellowship & Awards Committee.
** The inaugural Leaders Generation Programme will take place in Lugano, Switzerland, and will be divided into two parts of three days each:
- Part 1: 27-29 June 2016: this will focus on the role of ESMO, its place in the oncology world, as well as personal effectiveness skills in communication (presentation and media skills).
- Part 2: 10-12 September 2016: this will focus on understanding the professional oncology environment (including scientific journals and grants, oncology events and international relations) as well as leadership training workshops.
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ESMO Press Office, European Society for Medical Oncology
Tel: +41 (0)91 9731904. Mobile: +41 (0)79 935 60 73. Email: media@esmo.org
About ESMO:
ESMO is the leading professional organisation for medical oncology. With more than 13,000 members representing oncology professionals from over 130 countries, ESMO is the society of reference for oncology education and information. We are committed to supporting our members to develop and advance in a fast-evolving professional environment.
ESMO’s educational resources support an integrated, multi-professional approach to cancer care. We have European roots and a global reach: we welcome oncology professionals from around the world and we seek to erase boundaries in cancer care as we pursue our mission: across oncology, worldwide.