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SSO-ESSO International Career Developement Exchange Programme
The ICDE programme provides support for an ESSO up-and-coming, early career surgical oncologist, with leadership potential.
Application deadline: 7th October 2024
Attend SSO Annual Meeting 2025 in Tampa
Participate in a minimum one-week clinical observership at a US-based institution
An SSO mentor will be matched to the selected surgeon with the goal that a long-term professional relationship will develop and continue over the course of the participant’s career.
The programme is supported with a grant of $3,000 USD to be paid by SSO via wire transfer at the end of SSO 2025.
Required Documents
(As a single PDF document and only in English)
CV
With present and previous positions held (include dates from and to), relevant publications and presentations to learned societies.
With present and previous positions held (include dates from and to), relevant publications and presentations to learned societies.
Letter of support
From the Head of Department, mentor, or Program Director addressing the relationship with the ICDE applicant, the expected impact of the programme on the applicant’s development, and the applicant’s opportunities to share the knowledge gained upon returning home.
From the Head of Department, mentor, or Program Director addressing the relationship with the ICDE applicant, the expected impact of the programme on the applicant’s development, and the applicant’s opportunities to share the knowledge gained upon returning home.
Copy of the passport and proof of a World Health Organization vaccination
Requested at the end of the selection process for selected candidates only.
Requested at the end of the selection process for selected candidates only.
A picture
Motivation letter
The motivation letter should include the following sections
- Background – Provide an overview of your oncology background and a description of oncology in your region of the world.
- Specific Objectives – State concisely and realistically how attending the Annual Cancer Symposium and being mentored by an SSO member at a cancer center in the United States will impact your work and oncology in your country/region. List specific objectives that you wish to accomplish while participating in the program.
- Future Plans – Dissemination of the knowledge you gain is an important element of the ICDE program. State how you will apply what you learn during the Annual Meeting and the time spent with your mentor at a U.S. cancer center. Provide examples of lectures, meetings, and any other future plans you will carry out after returning to your home country.
Before applying, please read the information related to the eligibility criteria and the key dates of the program. Applications that not meet all eligibility criteria will not be considered.