SIOP/ESPHI

The European traning programme in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology

EUROPEAN BOARD OF PAEDIATRICS

The European training programme in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology

This training document outlines one of the subspecialist training programmes in Tertiary Care Paediatrics, defined by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). This programme has been drafted by the Education and Training Committee of the Société Internationale d’Oncologie Pédiatrique Europe (SIOPE) and the European Society of Paediatric Haematology and Immunology (ESPHI). Approval is sought from the European Board of Paediatrics (EBP) and the Confederation of European Societies of Paediatrics (CESP) which is the UEMS’s Section of Paediatrics.

Jillian R Mann
Chairman
Education and Training Committee of SIOP Europe and ESPHI
January 29, 2001

Upcoming courses

Course in Paediatric Oncology
3-year long education and mentoring program
2025 – 2027

The SIOP Europe Course in Paediatric Oncology is a unique 3-year long education and mentoring programme for fellows in paediatric haematology and oncology and junior faculty at academic medical centres across Europe and, exceptionally, non-European countries. It aims to support young and promising paediatric oncologists in the development of their careers.

The Course will take place annually and will consist of 3 modules, each lasting 4 days. Participants will attend one module per year and will receive CME accreditation per module and a SIOPE certificate after having completed all modules and completed a final assignment at the end of each module.

The SIOPE Course offers a broad education and teaching on clinical aspects of childhood cancer, clinical research methods, research collaborations, statistical analysis, leadership, and how to manage the demands of family and career. It will, however, mostly focus on practical topics rather than theoretical topics including discussions of real-life cases and situations, patient management and how to perform clinical studies according to the current ethical and regulatory requirements.

The goal of the Course is to grow leading paediatric oncologists equipped with skills and ideas for high-quality patient management and clinical research in malignant haematology and oncology. The course will consist of short lectures and will include plenty of time for case discussions including “unforgettable cases”, quizzes and workshops.

Online Application Procedure:

  • Applications to participate in the Course can only be submitted electronically. You can preview the application form here in PDF
  • Applicants must meet the minimum selection criteria outlined below.

Minimum Selection Criteria:
Applicants must:

  • Be fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Being or becoming a SIOPE member is desirable.
  • Be dedicated to paediatric oncology.
  • Be creative/out of the box thinking/talented.
  • Be a fellow/trainee with experience in paediatric oncology (for at least 12 months) OR
  • Be a junior faculty member (instructor or an equivalent, assistant professor) who has completed fellowship training within the last 12 months.
  • Be a maximum of 40 years (fellow/trainee) or 45 years (junior faculty) at the beginning of the Course (maternity/paternity/other leaves will be considered).

In order to attend the SIOP Europe Course, all selected participants will be required to pay the participation fee.

Submit your application for the 2025-2027 Course at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GXZ822H 

Application submission closes: 14 October 2024.

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application in Nomber 2024. 

For any questions, please contact edu@siope.eu.