Chicago Sister Cities International is proud to announce the call for applications for our Chicago Sister Cities Medical Initiative Program. This unique collaboration among Chicago Sister Cities International, the Belgrade Committee of CSCIP and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University presents an exceptional opportunity for qualified candidates residing in Chicago’s 28 Sister Cities to attend the 11th Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium. This symposium brings approximately 800 clinicians together in Chicago to learn about recent clinical and scientific advances in breast cancer research from international experts.
Awarded applicant will have the majority of costs covered by a grant from the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
October 1-4, 2009
The Fairmont Hotel
Chicago, IL USA.
GOALS:
To develop health care initiatives to benefit Chicago and ties with all 28 of our international sister cities.
To provide physicians residing in our sister cities abroad the opportunity to attend one of the most respected breast cancer meetings in US.
To provide an intimate forum of learning and networking amongst peers in the field of breast cancer.
To offer a unique perspective to physicians on how breast cancer treatment options are developed and implemented in Chicago and throughout the United States.
TARGET APPLICANTS
Any physicians (including residents, fellows or recent graduates) in the field of oncology residing in Chicago’s sister cities. Applicant must demonstrate a special interest in the field of breast cancer and should have a good command of the English language.
COST
One physician from each of Chicago’s 28 sister cities will be given the opportunity to participate in this symposium. The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University will directly cover symposium registration fees and the majority of travel expenses, including air and hotel accommodations, for the 3 ½ day event.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested physicians from our sister cities should apply online at:
https://www.secure.cancer.northwestern.edu/SisterCities/register.cfm
DEADLINE
Now extended through July 20, 2009
HOW TO APPLY
Interested physicians from Chicago’s sister cities must submit an online application at:
https://www.secure.cancer.northwestern.edu/SisterCities/register.cfm
In addition, a recommendation letter from a professional colleague is required by the July 20 application deadline. Visit the application page for details on how to submit your recommendation letter.
Note: Interested physicians should not “register” for the main symposium at this time. Registration and travel details will be sent with the program notification email on July 26. Applicants are encouraged to avoid making travel arrangements until they receive the notification e-mail. Your credit card is not required to apply for the Sister Cities’ program application.
Detailed information about the symposium and application process at:
http://www.lynnsagebreastcancer.org/sister_cities.htm
or
mail or fax the letters to:
Northwestern University
Attn: Megan Mitchell
676 N. St. Clair Street, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60611-2953
Email: Megan-Mitchell@northwestern.edu
Fax: 312.695.1399
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will be made by the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium Chair, William Gradishar, MD, and the Lurie Cancer Center’s Director of International and Government Relations, Diljeet K. Singh, MD, DrPH. Selection will be based on the professional recommendation letter, the applicant’s demonstrated interest in the breast cancer field, and how the applicant will share the information obtained at the meeting with their colleagues. Only one award will be provided to each of the twenty-seven Chicago Sister Cities. Notification e-mails will be sent to all applicants by July 20, 2009.
