- 1. ASCOs International Outreach Programs Paula Rieger, RN, MSN,
AOCN , FAAN Director, International Affairs ASCO
2. What is ASCO?
- A multidisciplinary, volunteer-led organization
- Authoritative resource for professionals, patients, media and
the public
- Provider of CME for oncology specialists
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- (Annual Meeting, JCO, etc.)
- Provider of training for oncologists
- Funder of cancer research
- Shaper of Policy and Practice
3. ASCO Strategic Plan Goals2004-2007
- Cancer Care and Clinical Practice Management
- Multidisciplinary Member Needs
- Cancer Prevention and Control
- Governance and Operations
4. ASCO Membership Categories 4% Active-Allied 4% Emeritus 100%
Total Statistics as of July 2005 4% Affiliate 10% Associate 9%
Active-Junior 69% Active 5. International Membership July 2005
23,000 +members 6. International members from different regions of
the world As of July 2005 7. *New* International Corresponding
- Available to physicians at the postgraduate level for whom the
majority of their professional activity is related to oncology
patient care and clinical research, and who reside in a developing
nation or a nation with a low per-capita income included on
theHINARI List .
- Those that reside in eligible countries and who meet these
requirements have the option of applying for full Active membership
or International Corresponding membership.
8. Benefits
- Online access to ASCO publications including theJournal of
Clinical Oncology(JCO)
- Discounted pricing on ASCO hardcopy publications
- Opportunity to submit and to sponsor one abstract for the
Annual Meeting
- Reduced Annual Meeting registration (by $150 from that of an
Active member) as well as reduced registration fees for other
ASCO-sponsored meetings
- Advance housing and registration for the Annual Meeting
- Access to the Members-Only area of ASCO.org
Members in this new category may not hold office, vote, or serve
on ASCO Committees. 9. June 2 6, 2006 Atlanta, Georgia 2006 ASCO
Annual Meetings For additional information visit theAnnual
Meetingsection of ASCO.org 10. Thematic Symposia: Winter 2006 San
Francisco February 24-26, 2006 Chair: Eric Klien, MD San Francisco,
California January 26-28, 2006 Chair: Joel Tepper, MD 11.
Educationin Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Oncology Workshop
12. EPEC-O Overview
- A unique educational experience that provides cancer care
professionals with the ability to train others in providing the
best palliative and end-of-life care
- 2 day Train-the-Trainer workshop
- Designed for physicians working in community or hospital
settings, training program directors, oncology nurses, and oncology
social workers
For more information visit theWorkshop and Symposia
sectionASCO.org 13. Educational Publications
- Self-Assessment Tools:Oncology MKSAP
14. 2005 Launch Of Expanded JCO 15. Journal of Clinical
Oncology
- Available on line during the conference
- Public access to articles published between 1999 through 2004
(one year following publication date)
16. ASCO Family of Websites ASCOFOUNDATION.org JCO.org ASCO.org
PLWC.org 17. People Living With Cancer www.plwc.org
- Patient Oriented Information
- Written by Leading Oncologists
- Selected sections translated into Spanish
Medical Illustration - Kidney 18. International Affairs
Department International Affairs Committee 2005-2006: Chair: Jamie
de la Garza, MD (Mexico) Chair-Elect: Eduardo Cazap, MD (Argentina)
Past Chair: Maurizio Tonato, MD (Italy) 19. ASCO Annual Meeting
Attendees 20. International Services at the Annual Meeting
- Visa and entryinformation
- World OncologyLeaders Reception
21. Career Development: International
- Grants to attend annual meeting
- Educational Courses- Research
- Educational Courses Continuing Development
22. International Development and Education Award (IDEA)
Formerly known as the International Travel Grants
- Provides support for oncologists in developing countries
through continuing medical education, career development, and
mentorship
- Travel, accommodations and meals for
- 15 recipients to attend the ASCO Annual Meeting
- Complimentary Meeting registration
- Tickets to ticketed sessions
23. Additional IDEA benefits
- Recipients receive three-years of complimentary membership to
ASCO, which includes the Journal of Clinical Oncology
- Comprehensive team mentorship program
- Extended Tour Award Program provides funds for a grant
recipient to visit his or her mentors institution prior to or
following the Annual Meeting city
- During the ASCO Annual Meeting recipients will participate as
faculty for a panel discussion on Cancer in the Developing
World
24. ASCO Sponsors 10 scholarships with the UICC for the
International Cancer Technology Transfer Fellowships (ICRETT)
ICRETT 25. ASCO develops partnerships withInternational Oncology
Societiesto promote the education of oncologists throughout the
world 26. Criteria for Partnership
- Organizations that are international in scope
- Organizations that are regional in scope
- Organizations that are national in scope, but have the
following:
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- A significant number of ASCO members within them
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- No strong regional organization in that part of the world
- Organizations that have a mission complementary to ASCO's and
initiatives that ASCO is promoting
- Organizations that are multidisciplinary
27. Relationships with International Societies
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- ESMO and ECCO meetings in Europe
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- Japan Society of Clinical Oncology
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- Japanese Society of Medical Oncology
- Endorsement of Conferences
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- Chinese Anti Cancer Association
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- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
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- 9 thICML Lugano June 2005
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- SIOP meeting September 2005
28. ESMO/ASCO Recommendations for Global Core Curriculum in
Medical Oncology
- Joint project between European Society for Medical Oncology and
American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Multidisciplinary approach to cancer management mandates formal
training guidelines for major specialties
- Sets recommended global standards for training in medical
oncology and outlines curriculum for competencies
- Defines requirements for program leader, faculty, and
educational program
29. International Educational Courses: Research
- FECS/AACR/ASCO Joint Workshop: Methods in Clinical Cancer
Research
- Australia and Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research
Development Workshop 2004
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- 80 applications received for 50 slots
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- 50% from outside of Australia/New Zealand
30. Workshop on Methods in Clinical Cancer Research (FLIMS)
Primary target audience is physicians in Europe 31.
Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Course
- Joint initiative of International Affairs and Cancer Education
Committees
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- Teach the multidisciplinary management of cancer in developing
nations
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- Promote the use of clinical trials as a means to improve cancer
care
32. 2005-2006 Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Courses
December 3-4, 2005 Sao Paulo, Brazil February 17-18, 2006 Panama
City, Panama 33. Advanced Cancer Courses
- Target experienced oncologists who seek advanced training
- Involves use of existing ASCO educational publications, such as
the ASCO Curriculum Series (e.g., genetics, geriatrics, Best of
ASCO)
- Provides opportunity to partner with international oncology
organizations
34. 2005 Advanced Cancer Courses
- Doctor-Patient Communication Skills Workshop
- In partnership with theClinical Oncological Societyof
Australia
- In partnership with the Brazilian Society of Medical Oncology
& the Federation of Latin American Cancer Societies
35. Thank you