Programme overview
Referral centre of the ESSO/CTOS European School of Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery: retroperitoneal, limb/truncal sarcoma and GIST surgical training, tumour boards, plus two research projects under a mentor.
Source intake statement at last review: Official ESSO programme page; intake for 2026 grants open to 31 Oct 2026, host availability not confirmed
A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.
- Training and clinical exposure
- Minimum per centre: 4 retroperitoneal sarcoma, 10 limb/truncal STS, 2 GIST procedures; at least 3 tumour boardsCaptured 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
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Language
- 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
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Published positions — not remaining vacancies
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- How to apply
- Online abstract-submission portal (cm.essoweb.org EDU26/ESSTSS)Captured from the official source listed below
- Official programme contact
- ESSO education office, +32 2 880 62 63Captured from the official source listed below
Eligibility and application documents
- Published entry requirements
- Medical licence from an EU country; involved in or with solid plans for an established or new sarcoma programme; proficient English and/or language of visited centresCaptured from the official source listed below
- Application documents
- Application form, motivation letter, mentor/Head of Department recommendation, short CV (max 2 pages), picture; single PDFCaptured from the official source listed below
Benefits, funding and costs
- Salary or funding
- One ESSO educational grant of EUR 2,000 for ESSO membersCaptured from the official source listed below
- Fees and upfront expenses
- Administration fee EUR 1,000 (ESSO members) or EUR 1,200 (non-members)Captured from the official source listed below
- 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
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, United Kingdom hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Surgical Oncology. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.
Evidence and useful links
Source accessed: 21 October 2026. Source access is not the institution’s publication date, renewed accreditation, or confirmation of open recruitment.
Reviewer notes: EU-licence requirement means non-EU surgeons may be ineligible. The 31 Oct 2026 date on the page is the grant application deadline.
Profile completeness
9/20 application fields captured. This measures captured information, not programme quality or independent verification.
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