Name of Hospital / Institute / Cancer Centre: EOC - Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale / IOSI – Istituto Oncologico della Svizzera Italiana
Name of Unit: CSSI - Centro di Senologia della Svizzera Italiana
Address: Ospedale Italiano di Lugano, via P Capelli 1, Viganello 6942, CH
Country: Switserland
Website: https://www.eoc.ch/senologia/Centro-di-Senologia-della-Svizzera-Italiana.html
Name: Dr Nickolas Peradze
Position: Head Surgical Team
E-mail: nickolas.peradze@eoc.c
Contact name: Mr. Francesco Simonetti
Position: Administration
E-mail: senologia@eoc.ch
Description of the training programme: Multidisciplinary clinical activities with rotations among different specialties involved in the Breast Center activity (Breast surgery, Plastic surgery, Radiotherapy, Medical Oncology, Pathology, Radiology). Outpatient clinics, Operating theatre, MDM discussions, Journal Clubs, participation to ongoing scientific activities and involvement in manuscripts production
Position held by the fellow during the traineeship: Visiting „Residency“ for those holding Swiss Certificate or equivalent and Visiting Observership
The training consist of: to be discussed with the applicant
Legal requirements: Swiss medical Certificate or equivalent EU diploma
Maximum number of fellows in the Unit: 1
Optimal duration of the fellowship: Between 3 and 6 months
Open to both national and international candidates or open to national candidates only
Ideal candidate: Any level of training as long as the fellow is committed to breast cancer and his/her specific interests are covered by our program.
The fellow will participate in:
Continuing medical education in the Unit: YES
Frequency: Twice a week
Participation to research activities in the hospital: YES
Accessible library: YES
Available accomodation: There are some accommodations in apartments managed by the hospital
Distance from the Institute/Center: Walking distance
Public transport: YES
Internet facilities: NO
Financial support: To be discussed with the applicant.
Name: CSSI Centro di Senologia della Svizzera Italiana
Multi-site breast Unit: two main facilities, in Lugano and Bellinzona, where all breast cancer activities , including surgical interventions are carried out, plus two outreach clinics in Mendrisio and Locarno where mainly diagnostic and medical systemic treatments are performed.
Head of Department: Francesco Meani, Clinical Director of multidisciplinary Breast Unit
Number of Senior Consultants: Breast surgery is carried out by gynaecologists and plastic surgeons working with the BU. Currently 3 certified breast surgeons and 2 plastic surgeons
Number of operations per year: 250 new cancer operations/year
BRESO programme director: Francesco Meani, MD