The Mediterranean School of Oncology

37th course

“Binomio molecolare, diagnostico e terapeutico: stato dell'arte e prospettive future”

Roma, 2-3 febbraio 2006

Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Bio-Oncologia

The Mediterranean School of Oncology

An educational program of:

Bologna

Chieti-Pescara

Ferrara

Catanzaro

Palermo

Roma La Sapienza

Napoli Federico II

Perugia

Ancona

TeramoL’Aquila

Modena

A Consortium among 14 Italian Universities

Foggia

Messina

Established in 1999, aims at fulfilling the educational needs of health care

professionals of the mediterranean area in the field of oncology

MSO - Mission statement

Molecular pathology & cancer geneticsOnco-hemathologyMedical oncologyRadiation oncologyEpidemiology/ biostatistics & clinical trialsCancer prevention & early diagnosis…..

A large spectrum of cancer-related disciplines is covered, including:

The School is located in Rome, Italy, and it is open to candidates of any nationality.

Since 2004, programs are also held

in foreign countries

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• Postgraduate courses;

• Training courses for health professionals

not frequently dealing with cancer patients;

• Special topics for oncology nurses;

• Master classes (residential, 2-weeks, with

practical workshops) (Coming soon)

Educational program

Two classes:

1. Foreign students (in English);

2. Italian residents

All courses are accredited for CME by Ministero della Salute, Italy or/and by ESMO

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By December 2005:

36 courses 1795 students 2001 2005

Scholarships

Available to candidates <30 years of age.

To apply for a scholarship:

• a brief curriculum vitae;• a letter of presentation from an authorised officer at the institute of affiliation. 

For information:

www. unich.it/mso.cinbo

Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Bio-Oncologia

A MSO/CINBO’s pilot project

The Distance Education Professional Development (DEPD) Program

DEPD Program

Teaching is made via satellite technology, so travel is not required.

Is designed to build or enhance professional knowledge, skills, and leadership in oncology and related disciplines through distance/online education & training.

Target audience

1. Residents in medical oncology;

2. Ph.D. students (Dottorato di Ricerca) in oncology and related disciplines

Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Bio-Oncologia

Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Bio-Oncologia

A MSO/CINBO’s pilot project

Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) within the mediterranean area

• courses in modular print format• videoconferences;• lectures-seminars-lessons;

To provide a forum for

“distance learning discussion among CINBO member Universities and selected medical Institutions within the mediterranean area”

MSO/CINBO - IDL“An innovative project to raise awarenessabout cancer prevention and early detection via satellite technology”

IDL - Partners

ChannelStudio, Rome, Italy

Technologies & services:

Organization & management:

Sponsors:Sponsors: -Dept of Education, MIUR, ItalyDept of Education, MIUR, Italy

- Pfizer OncologyPfizer Oncology