Master aspects of cancer medicine for geriatricians Access insights and applications of geriatric principles to clinical oncology Gain a solid understanding of collaboration models between medical oncologists and geriatricians The SIOG Advanced Course in Geriatric Oncology is designed for professionals who want to stay at the peak of their expertise. The course is a CME accredited training programme led by international experts in the field of geriatrics and oncology designed to provide specific skills in assessment, care pathways and therapeutic choices for older patients with cancer. This 2-phase advanced course covers the general principles of cancer treament using case-based discussions in geriatrics for clinical oncologists as well as in clinical oncology for geriatricians. Course Dates Phase 1: A 4 day- course in Treviso, Italy (July 5-8) Phase 2: Attendance of the SIOG 2023 Annual Conference in Valencia, Spain and final examination (November 9-11) University Certificate [...]

For further information on this event, please contact the SIOG Head Office: enquiry@siog.org Preliminary Programme This Advanced Course will be online from India. The times in the programme below are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). This course will not be recorded nor available on-demand. Therefore, you will need to attend the course from 09:00am to 05:30pm Indian Standard Time (IST). 08:30 – 09:00  Welcome remarks & Keynote Address Dr. Etienne Brain 09:00 – 09:30 Challenges in Geriatric Oncology with special focus in LMIC’s Dr. Vanita Noronha Dr. Joyita Banerjee  9.30-10.10       Estimating life expectancy in older patients with cancer using E-  prognosis/Schonberg index Q&A Dr. Haydee Verduzco 10:10 – 10:50  Geriatric Assessment and its application in Geriatric oncology. Q&A Dr. N. N Prem 10:50- 11:10 Break 11:10 – 11.50  Polypharmacy and drug metabolism in older persons with cancer Q&A  Dr. Vikram Gota (TBC) 11:50 [...]

The SIOG Advanced Course in Geriatric Oncology is designed for professionals who want to stay at the peak of their expertise. The course is a CME accredited training programme lead by international experts in the field of geriatrics and oncology designed to provide specific skills in assessment, care pathways and therapeutic choices for older patients with cancer. This 2-phase advanced course covers the general principles of cancer treament using case-based discussions in geriatrics for clinical oncologists as well as in clinical oncology for geriatricians. Application process For any enquiry on the SIOG 2023 Advanced Course in Treviso, please contact jennifer.diaz@siog.org Course Dates Phase 1: A 4 day- course in Treviso, Italy (July 6-9) Phase 2: This phase consisted in attending the SIOG 2022 Annual Conference in Geneva, Switzerland (October 28-30) University Certificate will be provided to participants at the end of phase II on the provision of attendance [...]

The SIOG Advanced Course in Geriatric Oncology is designed for professionals who want to stay at the peak of their expertise. The course is a CME accredited training programme lead by international experts in the field of geriatrics and oncology designed to provide specific skills in assessment, care pathways and therapeutic choices for older patients with cancer. This 2-phase advanced course covers the general principles of cancer treament using case-based discussions in geriatrics for clinical oncologists as well as in clinical oncology for geriatricians. Course Dates Phase 1: A 4 day- course in Treviso, Italy from December 15 - 18, 2021 Phase 2: This phase consists in attending the SIOG 2022 Annual Conference, in Geneva, Switzerland on October 28-30, 2022. University Certificate will be provided to participants at the end of phase II on the provision of attendance to Phase I and Phase II of the course. [...]