The SIOG Geriatric Oncology Fellowship Programme aims to promote professional development, research and education in the field, connections between existing programmes and mentoring of young professionals.

It provides the opportunity to learn valuable new skills and techniques in cancer control from leading experts through one month international visits. The  programme supports the international exchange of skills and knowledge with the aim of increasing workforce capacity in cancer control and increasing collaboration between organisations, with the ultimate goal of improving cancer prevention, treatment, and care.

Eligible candidates include PhD-students and trainees (during any year of training) and oncologists, nurses and allied health professionals within five years from completion of training.

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Activities: Research projects (retrospective and prospective protocols, epidemiology, laboratory research) aiming to improve care for older cancer patients.
Duration: 2-6 months

There is no position available at the moment, please visit regularly our website for updates.

Activities: Observership/clinical attachment aiming to improve knowledge in geriatric oncology and to facilitate its implementation in the Institution of origin
Duration: 1-3 months

There is no position available at the moment, please visit regularly our website for updates.

SIOG has collected and published a comprehensive database of training and research opportunities in geriatric oncology available worldwide. This project has been supported by the Young SIOG interest group.

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