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Radiation Oncology Fellowship

University of Perugia and Perugia General Hospital

University of Perugia, Italy

Main Areas of Interest

Our main clinical and research areas are:

Haematological malignancies
Breast cancer
Brain tumours
Gynaecologicaltumours
Gastrointestinal tumours
Urological tumours
Lung tumours

Specialties

Oncology

Radiation Oncology

Cancer

Techniques You Will Learn

Radiation therapy techniques you will learn during your program here:

Total marrow/total nodal irradiation
Stereotactic brain radiotherapy
Stereotactic body radiotherapy
Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)
Highdose rate brachytherapy forgynaecological, breast, skin, head and neck, esophageal, bronchial and bile duct tumours
Concomitant chemoradiotherapy

Furthermore, you will learn

Hormone therapyfor patients with breast and prostate cancer, who may also receive the new drugs for castration-resistant disease
Psycho-oncology (reserved for qualified or trainee psychiatrists and psychologists)
Organising a voluntary association (reserved for anyone interested in setting up such a support groupor already engaged in one)

Curriculum

4, 6 and 12 week Traineeships

We will help you find suitable accommodation near the University Dept of Medicine and Perugia General Hospital and settle down in your new environment. Desk space will be allocated within the Radiation Oncology Unit in the University of Perugia. Full induction into health and safety regulations as well as clinical and laboratory practice will be provided by the University’s designated staff. Our first meeting with you will discuss yourtraining objectives.

You will receive full training in whichever activity you have chosen and will engage with your supervisor. Depending on your chosen area of interest you can expect to participate in the following procedures every week:

Total marrow/nodal irradiation (1-2)
Stereotactic brain radiotherapy (1-3)
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (2-5)
Intensity modulated radiotherapy (20)
Brachytherapy (2)

Remember you will need workplace liability insurance.

Ifyouwant,you will participate in clinical research, learn from a medical statistician and write a paper on your observations or present your findings at a conference.

You will actively participate in group meetings and academic activities, including attending lectures,workshops, conferences and so on. You will also be encouraged to make an oral presentation of your work at a group meeting at least once during your visit.

Throughout yourtraining, any particular challenges or specific requests will be fully considered and satisfied if possible.

Yu will be issued with a certificate that you have successfully undertaken a fellowship in our Radiation Oncology Unit

Accommodation

Radiation Oncology Unit at University of Perugia and Perugia General Hospital

Full information is available at : https://www.ospedale.perugia.it/strutture/radioterapia-oncologica

Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$875.00
4 weeks	$1,500.00
8 weeks	$2,750.00
12 weeks	$3,750.00

Who Can Apply

Physicians and other healthcare professionals interested in radiation oncology

Host Details

Host Name: Dr. Cynthia Aristei

Affiliation: University of Perugia and Perugia General Hospital

Address: University of Perugia and Perugia General Hospital; Sant'Andrea delle Fratte ; 06156 Perugia - Italy;

Website URL: https://www.ospedale.perugia.it/strutture/radioterapia-oncologica

Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.

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Onsite/On-Campus Program

Fellowship - Clinical Programs

Italy

Application Review Deadline:

Jan 1st, 2024

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Program Logistics and Administrative Fees

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$875.00
4 weeks	$1,500.00
8 weeks	$2,750.00
12 weeks	$3,750.00

Questions and Answers

Commonly asked questions about this program from the host and other attendees.

Hello, since I didn’t get a merit award and got priority instead.Is there a possibility to defer to next year to enable me enough time to procure the fees?

Sure.

Hello! I would like to know if during the fellowship my activity will be paied by the host university.

The vast majority of our Trainee Fellowships are unpaid. We look for opportunities that allow our trainees to gain the best possible experience while adhering to local laws and visa restrictions. If an employer offers you a stipend or other form of compensation you are welcome to accept it.