Elective Course in Oncology for Medical Students
9-20 July 2012, Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp is renowned as being the diamond capital of the world. It is the second largest city and municipality in Belgium as well as the capital of the province of Flanders. This cosmopolitan, down to earth city is full of fascinating architecture and historical institutions, complemented by a lively nightlife.
The metropolitan is known as the largest trader of diamonds with 70% of trading done in Antwerp. For centuries it has been known as the “diamond capital of the world”. Diamond cutting, polishing and trading is the crux of the city’s economy.
The trademark cobbled roads, historical heritage, excellent bars and restaurants, diamonds, and chic shopping centres are enough for any tourist to be drawn to Antwerp. Antwerp is a city of many facets like that of being a shopaholic’s heaven and a girl’s best friend for its diamonds. Beer lovers can have their own ‘heady’ time by trying all the typical Belgian flavours.
Timetable
Participants should arrive on Sunday 8 July 2012 in the afternoon. A welcome reception will be organised by the host institute in the evening.
The course will commence on Monday 9 July at 08:30 and end on Friday 20 July at 17:15.
A farewell party will follow. All students are required to stay up until the end of the course.
A visit to the city of Antwerp is scheduled during the course.
Organising Committee
- M. Peeters, International Chair and Local Organiser, Antwerp University Hospital
- D. Schrijvers, ECCO Education Chair, Belgium
- J.B. Vermorken, Adviser, Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium
- D. Janic, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
- R. Jois, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, UK
- J. Mackay, University College, London, UK
- B. Rau, Charité Campus Mitte, Germany
- C. Sessa, San Giovanni Hospital, Bellinzona, CH
- J. Widder, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands
- L. Wyld, University of Sheffield, UK
ECCO – the European CanCer Organisation
Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
Application
Applications to participate in the course can only be submitted electronically via this website between March and May 2012.
Paper submissions will not be accepted.
Course Secretariat
For information please contact:
Ms. Françoise Van Hemelryck, Education & EU Project Manager
ECCO - the European CanCer Organisation
Avenue E. Mounier, 83
1200 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: + 32 (2) 775 29 38
Fax: + 32 (2) 775 02 00
E-mail: francoise.vanhemelryck<at>ecco-org.eu
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ECCO would like to acknowledge ESMO, ESSO, ESTRO and SIOP E for their support to the Faculty
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