ESO CTC Sarcoma (medical and surgical oncology) - Comprehensive Cancer Centre Ulm

Programme overview

ESO Clinical Training Centre programme for about 200 newly diagnosed sarcoma patients a year, with joint medical oncology, oncological surgery and radiation oncology. Participants stay in the Department of Trauma Surgery (experienced in training international surgical fellows with the AO foundation) and in Internal Medicine III (haematology/medical oncology), seeing in- and outpatients, tumour boards and surgical techniques.

Source intake statement at last review: Official ESO Clinical Training Centre programme page; ESO applications currently closed (next call June 2027)

A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.

Training and clinical exposure

Sarcoma surgery (via Department of Trauma Surgery), tumour boards, medical oncologyCaptured from the official source listed below

International applicant assessment

Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.

Can international surgeons apply?

Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

Visiting observership or visiting residencyCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

Visiting residency requires a licence for temporary practice in Baden-Wuerttemberg issued by the Regierungspraesidium Stuttgart (ESO programme page)Captured from the official source listed below

Language

German at least B2 for residency (to be approved by the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg authority); fluent EnglishCaptured from the official source listed below

Visa or work authorisation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Commencement / intake

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Application cycle

ESO states applications are currently closed; new applications open June 2027Captured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

How to apply

Online application through the ESO account; ESO pre-selects, shortlisted files go to the host centre which decides on interview; enrolment arranged directly with the host (can take up to six months)Captured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Elena Fiore, efiore@eso.net (ESO CTC Programme)Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

ESO CTC rule: oncology specialisation completed within the last five years or to be completed before the fellowship startsCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Online ESO application; CV with publication list; proof of oncology specialist training (or letter confirming expected completion date); medical school diploma; letter of support from mentor; documents in EnglishCaptured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

ESO CTC monthly grant of EUR 2,500 (gross); travel not reimbursed; accommodation not provided; Medical Council registration fees borne by the trainee (ESO Doctors Fellowship Programme page)Captured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Benefits and support

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Accommodation or relocation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

Comprehensive Cancer Centre Ulm (CCCU)

Comprehensive Cancer Centre Ulm (CCCU) in Ulm, Germany hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Surgical Oncology. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.