"Interdisciplinary Oncology"
Continuing Medical Education in Oncology (Certificate of Advanced Studies)
Continuing medical education "Interdisciplinary Oncology"
Medical Director: Prof. Dr. Christian Buske
The 5-month certificate continuing medical education course “Interdisciplinary Oncology” (Certificate of Advanced Studies, CAS) gives you a comprehensive overview of the cellular and molecular biology of tumors. Current methods of molecular and imaging diagnostics (FISH, sequencing, NGS) and modern therapeutic principles (immunotherapy, drug therapy, surgery and stem cell therapy) will be presented and discussed. In the module "Epidemiology" you will learn about the principles of global tumour documentation and gain a comprehensive insight into statistics and the characteristics of tumour registers.
During the final seminar you will study the principles of action of modern therapeutics as well as the advantages and disadvantages of different molecular biological diagnostics and learn how to extract molecular diagnostics from databases independently.
In addition, you can take advantage of communication and presentation training.
If you would like to enter this field at a lower pace, our microcredentials might be just the thing for you: The courses “Cellular and Molecular Biology of Cancer” (2 ECTS), “Diagnostics” (2 ECTS), “Principles of Therapy and Treatment” (3 ECTS) and “Epidemiology” (1 ECTS) or parts thereof can be managed with a workload of approx. 25-30 hours per ECTS, mainly self-paced and independently. Would that be an option for you?
"Suitable for all those who want to train in modern tumor therapy."
Prof. Dr. Christian Buske on the content and objectives of "Interdisciplinary Oncology".
At a glance
- Duration: 5 months flexible online learning
- Continuing medical education in English
- Minimum number of participants: 5
- Small groups (max. 20 people)
- Costs Module: 3,725 €
- Costs Microcredentials: 395 € per ECTS
- International networking
- 69 CME points
- Start: October respectively April (yearly)
Deadline for applications: at the beginning of the lecture period in the winter- respectively summer-semester
Detailed information on the continuing medical education "Interdisciplinary Oncology"
What am I going to learn?
How does the programme suit me?
How am I going to learn?
Agenda and curriculum
Course 1: Cellular and molecular biology of cancer (2 ECTS)
This course focuses on current key aspects of translational research. The units cover everything from gene structure to cancer stem cells. High-ranking scientists present their own work in the context of the spectrum of knowledge generated so far about cancer development.
Microcredentials Basics I
1 ECTS
- Gene Structure
- Cell Cycle
- Epigenetics
- Micro-RNA-/ protein processing
- Cancer Treatment and Cell Death
- Cancer and Aging
- Oncogenes and Transcription Factors
- Growth Factors
Microcredentials Basics II
1 ECTS
- Innate immune system and cancer
- Tumor Invasion and Metastasis
- Cancer Stem Cells
- Tumor Suppressor Genes
- Cancer and Metabolism
- Oncogenic Viruses
- Animal Models in Oncology
Course 2: Diagnostics (2 ECTS)
This course provides a summary of all modern aids used to treat a cancer patient. Benefits and limitations of imaging techniques up to molecular diagnostics are discussed on the basis of case-specific scenarios.
Microcredentials Diagnostics I
1 ECTS
- Modern Diagnostic Tools in Pathology: Her2, PDGFR, Clonality Analysis, KRAS, EGFR-Pathology
- Microarray technology
- Next-Generation Sequencing
Microcredentials Diagnostics II
1 ECTS
- Cytological Examinations
- Flow Cytometry
- Biomarkers
- Radiology
- Neuroradiology
- Nuclear Medicine
Course 3: Principles of Therapy and Treatment (PTT) (3 ECTS)
This course examines treatment options in oncology from surgery to targeted therapy including immunotherapy, stem cell therapy and genetic counseling. Using the solitary lung node as an example, interdisciplinary cooperation between the different competencies is developed.
Microcredentials PTT I
1 ECTS
- Principles of Anticancer Immunotherapy
- Genetic Counselling
Microcredentials PTT II
1 ECTS
- General surgery (principles of onco surgery, solitary lung node)
- Drug Therapy
- Individualized Therapy
- Stem Cell Transplantation
Microcredentials PTT III
1 ECTS
- Radiotherapy
- Radiation Physics
- Radiaton Biology
Course 4: Epidemiologie (1 ECTS)
This course first provides an introduction to epidemiology followed by an overview of cancer statistics and etiology. You will learn epidemiological methods and aspects.
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Descriptive Epidemiology
- Application of descriptive epidemiology
- Risk factors
- Cancer prevention
- Cancer Screening
Seminars
We organize our attendance seminar in the creative and inspiring rooms of Villa Eberhard in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg. The seminar last 3 days and offers a varied program with plenty of time for teamwork and creative discussions.
Introductory seminar in October
- Presentation of the seminar contents via Zoom (approx. 2 hours)
Closing seminar in April
- Examination
- Communication and presentation seminar
- Visit to one or two core facilities
Participants and goals
Precondition
The continuing medical education course “Interdisciplinary Oncology” is perfect for
- Specialists (and specialists-to-be, i.e. fellows in clinical training) in oncology and hematology
- Physicians from other disciplines
- Scientists (natural and economic sciences) if you would like to deepen your knowledge of oncology
all content is based upon the “ESMO /ASCO Recommendations for a Global Curriculum in Oncology. ”
Your previously acquired knowledge
You will need the following:
- Physicians: Professional experience of at least one year or
- Scientists: Professional experience in oncology of at least one year or professional experience of at least two years in the absence of oncology
Your learning objective
During your 5-month continuing medical education course "Interdisciplinary Oncology" you will receive a comprehensive and well-founded introduction to the basics of tumor biology, diagnostics, therapy and epidemiology:
- You will learn the basics of tumor formation and understand their connection to modern tumor therapy.
Using a variety of examples from molecular diagnostics, we will show you how the results of these techniques contribute to patient stratification for the best possible treatment. - An important field of application is also cancer statistics: Using practical examples, you will learn how to implement current findings from population-based cancer registries in screening and prevention.
- You will fully understand the benefits of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and can identify molecular targets on your own in public databases.
Regardless of whether you want to become a manager or want to learn about new diagnostic and therapeutic options, this continuing education will show you the latest findings, diagnoses and therapies by means of real-world examples.
Your personal support
Throughout the entire period of your continuing medical education programme, you will have direct personal contact with Dr. Uta Schmidt-Strassburger, who is your contact person for all questions concerning your education.
Study smart: The “Study Advanced Oncology” platform
Advanced Oncology Blended-Learning: 90% Online learning, 10% Attendance seminars
In the continuing medical education training “Interdisciplinary Oncology” you learn 90% online, self-determined and flexible in time. About 10% of the time is covered by the workshop seminars.
Your seminar documents
You will receive all important information in digital form before starting your further education. Your seminar documents will be made available for download on the learning platform.
Digital learning platform
At the beginning of the continuing education, you will receive access to our learning platform “Study Advanced Oncology”, which was redesigned in 2021. Here you will find all your teaching materials including learning videos and documentation. You use the platform as a browser application without additional installation. To participate successfully, all you need is a computer with internet connection, a microphone and a webcam (internal microphone and webcam are also possible).
The education itself contains many interactive elements that make the learning material very lively and varied. Up to the exam, you will learn flexibly and independently in terms of time and location. During this time, the scientific director, Dr. Schmidt-Strassburger, will be at your disposal to answer any questions regarding the content of the module.
Attendance Seminars: Networking and Examinations
We organize our attendance seminars in the creative and inspiring rooms of Villa Eberhard in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg. At the beginning of the classroom seminars, you will take your exam. The seminars last 3 or 4 days and offer a varied program with plenty of time for teamwork and creative discussions in workshops.
Dates and details
Deadline for registration: Annually at the beginning of the lecture period in the winter semester
Virtual introduction to the learning platform: end of October (one day)
Online learning phase: October - March
Seminar and Exam: March
Everything else you need to know
Attendance Seminar
The attendance seminar will be held in the exclusive conference rooms of the university's own Villa Eberhardt in Ulm, which is easily accessible by public transportation. Travel arrangements to and from the seminar will be made by the participants themselves. We will provide you with all the necessary information about the seminar in due time. We recommend arriving by train. We can assist you with the organization of your accommodation, but please note that the cost of accommodation is not included in the tuition fees and must be borne separately. Lunch is included in the seminar costs, while breakfast and dinner will be organized by the participants themselves.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the “Interdisciplinary Oncology” module, you will receive the corresponding Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS).
This continuing medical education is certified with 69 CME (further continuing medical education points of the Baden-Württemberg Medical Association) or 12 ECTS points.
Quality management
During your continuing education and after the seminar days, we ask you regularly to evaluate your learning units and seminars. This evaluation is an important tool of our quality management. We report your evaluations back to our instructors and thus guarantee the consistently high quality of our modules.
Notification "Interdisciplinary Oncology"
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FAQ
Physicians with a professional experience of at least one year, or
Scientists (natural and economic sciences) with a professional experience of at least one year, or
Candidates holding a relevant vocational qualification with a professional experience of at least two years
Please plan to invest about 5-10 hours weekly into your education for the duration of the module. Should this seem too much for you right now, you might wish to consider the possibility of microcredentials.
No, you do not have to enroll in the entire module. You can enroll in individual courses, parts of courses, or combinations of courses as microcredentials (395 €/ECTS).
Microcredentials are smaller parts of a module. They can be booked alone or in combination with other microcredentials. We calculated a workload of 25-30 hours per microcredential (1 ECTS). One ECTS costs 395 €. Please get in touch if this option appeals to you.
Please submit the notification (s.a.) at the beginning of the lecture period in the winter semester.
Thereafter you will receive a confirmation message with the list of the requested documents which you have to submit then via email.
- Original Bachelor degree certificate in medicine, natural sciences, engineering or economic courses or equivalent as well as original transcript of records (or equivalent) including the official grading scale (minimum grade for passing the Bachelor degree or equivalent, maximum grade), or
Proof of completion of relevant professional training - Certified translations in English or German of the documents if the originals are not in English or German.
- Proof of work experience (brief description and duration)
Curriculum Vitae
The tuition fee is 3,725 €.
Travel, living expenses and accommodation costs during the attendance seminars are not included in the fee.
The costs for a microcredential are calculated as 395 € / ECTS.
The course takes one semester.
The course starts every year in October.
The tuition language is English. There is no requirement to be proficient in German.
The introduction to the learning platform will be held as an online seminar (1 day in October).
The mandatory attendance seminar (3 days: Monday to Wednesday) where the exam will be held as well is scheduled for April 12-14, 2027.
The exam will be held at the end of the course during the mandatory attendance seminar. The exam is performed tablet- or paperbased and consists of a selection of single-choice-questions covering the subject of the course.
Upon successful completion of the “Interdisciplinary Oncology” module, you will receive the corresponding Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS).
This continuing medical education is certified with 69 CME (further continuing medical education points of the Baden-Württemberg Medical Association) or 11 ECTS points.
Organization
Bettina Wabitsch
Bettina Wabitsch