Paediatric Oncology International Network for Training and Education
Latest News
New Co-chair
We are delighted to announce that Elianeth Kiteni has taken up the role of co-chair of the SIOP PODC Education and Training Working Group (CancerPOINTE). Elianeth is a nurse working in Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania and brings a lot of passion and enthusiasm. Really excited to see what ideas Elianeth has and the direction she will take the group to help healthcare professionals working in PODC. Welcome aboard.
Thank you to Dr Jennifer Geel
As we announce Elianeth taking over the role of Co chair, I must take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to outgoing chair Dr Jennifer Geel. It has been a pleasure and privilege to chair along side her. She has taught me so much. She has ensured a massive increase on our social media presence, ensuring many more healthcare professionals know about training opportunities. Jenn has leveraged her extensive network across Africa and the rest of the world to ensure publicity for anything PODC related, and made sure the group's focus remains firmly on helping the people that need it the most. Don’t go anywhere Jenn, POINTE needs you, the Global Mapping project needs you, health care professionals treating children across the world need you.
SIOP Global Mapping - Latin America
We are really excited that the SIOP Global Map has moved onto the next stage. We are now surveying Latin America. click here to take the survey. https://siop-online.org/globalmapping/. Help us build up a detailed picture of paediatric oncology services and facilities across the world. See us talk about this at SIOP.
Welcome to POINTE:
Paediatric Oncology International Network for Training and Education
Promoting global childhood cancer education
POINTE connects healthcare workers from resource-limited setting with resources to enhance the care of paediatric cancer patients world.
POINTE provides a variety of resources related to educating and training the medical professional:
- A database of education and training opportunities from many different countries
- A list of international cancer experts available for consultation
- A variety of educational documents for patients and providers
- A map of twinning programs around the world
- Information about the joint project between SIOP and POINTE to map pediatric oncology resources around the world
Our offerings are updated regularly, so check back often for more resources!
POINTE is a project from the International Society of Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Oncology in Developing Countries: Education and Training Working Group
Click here to take the SIOP global mapping survey
We would like to invite you to join an exciting initiative, the SIOP Global Mapping of Paediatric Oncology Services.
The main objective of this effort is to collect information via a survey on the current landscape of paediatric oncology services around the world, and the resources available in each individual country.
The survey includes questions regarding your practice and environment and should take less than 10 minutes of your time.
The global mapping project would not be possible without the generous assistance from My Child Matters - Sanofi Espoir Foundation
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What’s New?
Making Global Connections newsletter (from the SIOP Nurses Group
In our first Global Connection Newsletter of the decade, we would like to highlight several key milestones over the last decade, and the contributions of the SIOP PODC Nursing Group. You have to read this newsletter, it is amazing, inspiring, brilliant, and much more. Download the newsletter from the Nurses page on the Cancerpointe site – https://cancerpointe.com/nursing/
Twinning Guidelines document available
The SIOP PODC Twinning, Collaboration and Support Working Group are pleased to launch the Twinning Guidelines document, and Twinning Partnership Needs Assessment Tool. Click here to download.
My Child Matters Nursing awards, Aphon scholarship and lots more for nurses
See the https://cancerpointe.com/nursing/ for information about the My Child Matters nursing award, SIOP 2020 and Aphon International Nurse Scholarship.
