The Contribution of the European School Of Oncology Education to the Central Asian and Caucasian Regions

J Cancer Educ. 2022 Feb;37(1):224-229. doi: 10.1007/s13187-021-02072-5. Epub 2021 Jul 22.

Abstract

The European School of Oncology (ESO) organizes educational activities within Europe, the Mediterranean region, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. In this paper, we report on the participation of oncologists from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia in various ESO activities including the masterclass, courses, refresher courses, conventions, conferences, consensus conferences, clinical training centers fellowship program, and the medical students' courses in oncology. Over the last 15 years, 428 oncologists and medical students have successfully attended one or more of the above activities organized in various European countries. This article details the implementation and coordination of the ESO educational events in the Central Asian and the Caucasian regions.

Keywords: Cancer education; Caucasian region; Central Asia cancer education; European School of Oncology; European School of Oncology College.

MeSH terms

  • Educational Status
  • Europe
  • Humans
  • Medical Oncology* / education
  • Oncologists*
  • Schools