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Period 18 – 28 July, 2006 Location University Medical Center Groningen Fees 350 Euro per participant, including education, book, accomodation, most meals and social programme (few scholarships available). Requirements/levels at least 2nd year of training (4 year curriculum) or 3rd year of training (6 year curriculum) Course language English Number of participants 35 students Certificate after full participation and passing the exam. Deadline for application April 1st, 2006 Information and Registration University Medical Center Groningen Dept. of Radiotherapy Attn. Ms G.A. Wortmann-Even P.O. Box 30001 9700 RB Groningen The Netherlands Tel +31 50 361 9382 Fax +31 50 361 1692 E-mail summerschool.oncology@isoms.nl Internet http://www.isoms.nl |
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18 - 28 July 2006
ONCOLOGY FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Organised by WHO Collaborating Centre for Cancer Education www.whoccce.org
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Course objective and description The aims are to help students to become familiar with cancer care in general health practice, to diminish fear for patients with a malignant disease, and to learn more about cancer-related problems in other countries. A variety of interactive teaching techniques for knowledge, skills and attitude will be used. Tours will be held through the department of radiotherapy and the PET-centre and rounds on oncology wards.
Topics The basic principles of cancer treatment, the most frequent site specific tumours in different parts of the world, communication with cancer patients, cancer pain management, terminal cancer care and euthanasia. Participants are requested to present a poster on one of these topics (WHO-CCCE award for best presentation)