Diplôme d’Etudes Spécialisées en Oncologie Médicale

The specific training in medical oncology aims to:

acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to work independently under one's own responsibility or in a specialised hospital department in all areas of medical oncology
learn clinical oncology: prevention, clinical diagnosis, medical treatment and rehabilitation measures for all neoplastic diseases, palliative care and follow-up controls
acquire knowledge of the general basis of other disciplines of malignant tumour medicine
acquire knowledge of the legislative, regulatory and ethical framework surrounding the practice of medical oncology in Luxembourg
adapt the knowledge in the field of internal medicine to that of oncology
integrate the knowledge into a multidisciplinary approach by becoming familiar with other medical disciplines and by collaborating with other health professionals
correctly interpret scientific publications and reports in their field of specialisation
carry out research or development projects independently and thereby generate new knowledge, skills and attitudes
acquire the ability to independently initiate specific discussions to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of others in the scientific or professional field

tutorials in the form of theoretical courses
seminar: discussion of clinical cases, role-playing, practical workshops
simulation: learning of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
internship in acute hospitals: 1) Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL), 2) Hôpitaux Robert Schuman (HRS), 3) Centre Hospitalier Emile Mayrisch (CHEM), 4) Centre Hospitalier du Nord (CHdN)), 5) in specialised services abroad if applicable
internship in a specialised department in the field of biomedical or clinical research
introduction to clinical research
implementing a scientific production