ESO

ESO Clinical Training Centre Fellowships – Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland

3–6 month oncology fellowships at IOSI (Bellinzona) through ESO’s Clinical Training Centres. Fellows join multidisciplinary teams, attend clinics/MDTs, and rotate across hematological malignancies, solid tumors, new drug development, or radiation oncology—earning ESCO credits and receiving monthly support (plus travel).

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Doctors who specialized within the last 5 years (or will complete by start).

  • From Europe, Mediterranean countries, or Latin America, with prior ESO participation (≥1 ESO event or ≥5 e-ESO sessions).

  • Intermediate Italian required (interview held in Italian).

  • Enrolment options: Visiting Observership (3–6 months; no direct patient contact) or Visiting Residency (6 months; direct patient contact; processing may take up to 6 months).

Funding Details:

  • ESO refunds economy travel and provides EUR 2,000 gross per month.

  • Duration: 3 or 6 months.

  • ESCO credits: 120 (3 months) or 240 (6 months).

  • Trainee covers medical council registration; accommodation not provided.

Deadline:

  • Applications close 17 September 2025.

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