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ESMO conference, Lugano, 6 July 2007

Topics for discussion.... Why do we need a fellowship? Goals Post-residency Fellowship: the Process Achievements and future aims. . Applying for a fellowship : Why?. . . At least 10 years of training to be qualified to take care of patients with cancer.The training is arduous...How to put in

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ESMO conference, Lugano, 6 July 2007

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    2. Topics for discussion...

    3. Applying for a fellowship : Why?

    4. Applying for a fellowship : Why?

    5. Applying for a fellowship : Why?

    6. Applying for a fellowship : Why?

    7. Applying for a fellowship : Why?

    8. Applying for a fellowship : Why?

    9. Applying for a fellowship: the process What are the new and important areas of research in oncology in the years to come? Talk to people Attend conferences Read, read, read. Ok, I know the important areas. What am I interested in? Get more information Do I have the potential skills to be successful in the chosen area? Look for a program (Hospital) and Mentor that is an expert in your area of interest and start the application process

    10. Applying for a fellowship: the process

    11. Applying for a fellowship: the process Apply.and get accepted Obtaining funding for your fellowship Not essential but important because: It is more likely to be accepted if one comes with financial support It is important for career development purposes: It is your first grant It helps you in developing a focused project (you have to think in detail what you will do and put it in writing!) It shows a capacity to secure your own financial support Your mentor can assist. It is your first joint project

    12. Apply for it (Nobody will call to volunteer a grant for you) Several Funding Sources: ESMO Fellowships ASCO Young Investigator Award ASCO Career Development Award AACR NIH: K Award American Cancer Society Susan G. Komen Fellowship National Societies Institutional Grants National Cancer Leagues etc.

    14. Fellowships Objectives: A personal view Translational research activities Educational activities for daily clinical practice How to run clinical trials Networking How to make a public scientific presentation How to write and evaluate scientific publications

    15. Example: my own fellowship timeline

    16. Example: my own fellowship timeline

    17. Example: my own fellowship timeline

    19. Acknowledgements

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