ESMO-Preceptorship-on-Gastroesophageal-Cancer-2025-Nairobi-ProgrammeDate: 10–11 July 2025
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 12 May 2025, 23:59 CEST
Organiser: European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Overview

AFROC is pleased to announce the upcoming ESMO Preceptorship on Gastroesophageal Cancer 2025, to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 10 to 11 July 2025. This focused educational programme is designed to strengthen the knowledge and clinical skills of oncologists, particularly those based in sub-Saharan Africa.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Understand the epidemiology and risk factors for gastroesophageal cancer

• Learn about prevention strategies and survivorship care

• Review multidisciplinary approaches to localized disease

• Explore the management of advanced gastroesophageal cancer

Who Can Apply

This course is primarily targeted at oncologists from sub-Saharan Africa, but is open to all ESMO members.
Applicants must:

• Be an active ESMO member (membership must be valid at least 10 days before the application deadline)

• Submit an online application, including:

  • A CV with publication list

  • A clinical case presentation (3–5 slides using the official ESMO template)

📌 Professionals from low and middle-income countries may qualify for a waiver of the ESMO membership fee.

Travel Grant

Eligible non-local participants may receive a travel grant of up to €1,000, which includes:

• Reimbursement for travel expenses (excluding visa fees)

• Coverage for hotel accommodation

• Full registration to the preceptorship

Reimbursements are processed after the course upon submission of original receipts.

Accreditation

The course offers 9 ESMO-MORA Category 1 points, contributing to the recertification of ESMO-certified medical oncologists.

Health and Safety

All participants are expected to comply with:

• Local health protocols

• Vaccination recommendations

• Self-testing and mask-wearing in case of symptoms

Insurance

Participants are advised to arrange their own personal and travel insurance. ESMO does not accept responsibility for any personal or travel-related incidents.

Chairs

• Prof. Florian Lordick – Chair, Germany

• Dr. Michael Mwachiro – Chair, Kenya

🔗 Click here to apply now via the official registration form

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your expertise in gastroesophageal cancer treatment alongside leading experts and colleagues from across the region.

For more details, visit the ESMO Meetings page.