Medical Oncology Mentorship in Latin America Project

Building on the success of a first International Cancer Foundation-supported mentorship programme in Peru, this project will expand a structured medical oncology mentorship model across Latin America, initially including participants from Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. The programme will pair early-career oncologists with national and international expert mentors, provide monthly mentoring sessions focused on clinical research and academic development, support the design and implementation of research projects, facilitate an in-person scientific meeting, and enable selected participants to present their work at the ESMO Congress. By strengthening research capacity, leadership skills, scientific collaboration, and international networking opportunities, the initiative aims to develop the next generation of oncology leaders and increase Latin America’s contribution to global cancer research.

– Duration : 16 months 

– Budget : $30,000

– Champion : Dr. Andres Cervantes

– Focus : Research Capacity Building, Mentorship, Leadership Development, International Scientific Collaboration.

– Coverage: Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia

– Partners: Peruvian Oncological Clinical Studies Group (GECOPERU), Ecuadorian Society of Medical Oncology, Bolivian Society of Medical Oncology