ESSO European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology (ESPSO) Training Programme: recognised host centre

Programme overview

Host centre recognised by ESSO (with PSOGI) for the ESPSO structured training programme in peritoneal surface oncology (CRS/HIPEC), leading to European Certification in Peritoneal Surface Oncology. Mentors listed: Brendan Moran, Tom Cecil, Faheez Mohamed.

Source intake statement at last review: Official ESSO programme page and recognised institutions list (22 Sep 2025); host availability for external candidates not confirmed

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

Training and clinical exposure

Programme requirements: observe at least 4 CRS/HIPEC procedures, participate in at least 20, present at least 50 PSM cases at MDT, postoperative follow-up of at least 10 cases (programme-level, not host-specific)Captured 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

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Medical registration

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Language

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Visa or work authorisation

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Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

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Commencement / intake

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Application cycle

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Published positions — not remaining vacancies

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How to apply

Application form sent to ESSOCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

ESPSO info@espso.org; ESSO education office +32 2 880 62 63Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Active surgical oncologist with preferential interest in peritoneal surface oncology (or active gynaecologist for short-term training); residency completed; commitment to continue practising surgical oncology/peritoneal surface oncology; ideally involved in or planning an established or new PSO treatment programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Single PDF: application form, letter of motivation, CV (max 2 pages) with recent publications, photoCaptured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

ESSO offers two educational grants of EUR 1,000 each to ESSO members attending or planning to attend the ESPSO programme (grant call open until 31 Oct 2026)Captured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

Administration fee EUR 1,770 payable before starting; ESSO course registration fees paid separately (reduction for ESPSO participants)Captured from the official source listed below

Benefits and support

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Accommodation or relocation

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

Host institution

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) in Basingstoke, United Kingdom hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Surgical Oncology. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.