The aim of the Education Committee (EC) is to coordinate ESOT’s efforts to advance multidisciplinary education for transplant professionals at all career levels and to contribute to their professional development.
The Basic Science Committee promotes scientific issues and transplantation research within ESOT. An active basic science community and an efficient translation of innovation into the clinic are crucial for the future of transplantation medicine.
The European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals (ETAHP) reaches out to allied healthcare professionals throughout Europe in order to ensure the best care possible for all transplant patients, with the aim to optimize patient outcomes.
The Young Professionals in Transplantation (YPT) is the Network for Junior Transplant professionals of ESOT, representing all young transplant clinicians and scientists who are beginning a career in transplantation and organ donation.
The mission of ECTORS is to provide a forum for discussing and stimulating novel developments in the fields of cellular therapies in organ transplantation, organ regeneration and generation of new organs from stem cells and biomaterials.
ECTTA is the forum for experience exchange on treatment of patients with end-stage heart and lung failure. Our aim is to improve outcomes for the patients.
EDTCO aims to support health care professionals to provide clinically effective programmes on organ and tissue donation, procurement and transplantation.
EKITA is the Organ Expert Section of ESOT on kidney transplantation in Europe, providing a forum for kidney transplantation professionals to exchange scientific information and views aimed at providing the best service to European patients .
The European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association (ELITA), previously known as the European Liver Transplant Association (ELTA), is a section of ESOT. Its membership represents the expertise on liver and intestinal transplantation in Europe.
ELPAT is a European platform that brings continuity and progress in European research and dialogue on "Ethical, Legal and Psychosocial Aspects of organ Transplantation". ELPAT currently consists of over 160 experts from more than 25 European countries.
EPITA is established to provide a forum for those working in the field of pancreas and islet of Langerhans transplantation or any other alternative form of beta cell replacement in Europe, to exchange scientific information and views related primarily to providing the best service for patients in Europe requiring pancreas or islet transplantation.
VCA has opened a new era in the field of transplantation, reconstructive and restorative surgery. This Section brings together 10 representatives of major European teams at the forefront in this field.
20 ESOT Scholarships of EUR 1.000 each in support of applications of young transplant professionals to attend one of the ESOT educational activities.
Should you need more information please do not hesitate to contact Laura Contessi laura.contessi@esot.org
a. Applicants must be no more than 40 years old at the time of application.
b. Applications by transplant professionals of all disciplines will be considered.
c. Applicants must be ESOT members in good standing at the time of application.
a. A complete CV of the applicant.
b. Two letters in support of the application by Department Heads who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s training and overall achievements and professional development.
c. A statement by the applicant regarding the importance of the educational activity for his/her overall career progression.
Applications will be open from the 1st of October to the 15th of November of the current year for ESOT educational activities taking place in the next calendar year.
Evaluation of the applications will be conducted by an Evaluation Committee
Every application will be scored independently by each member of the Evaluation Committee; the application will be scored from 1-10 in the following domains:
a) overall career progression and achievements of the applicant
b) evidence of a career committed to transplantation
c) relevance and importance of the educational activity to the career progression of the applicant.
The applicants with the top 20 scores will be awarded the scholarships to be used in support of their attendance of an ESOT educational activity of their choosing.
The results will be announced to the applicants as well as in a prominent area on the ESOT website and through the ESOT Social media 4 weeks after the deadline for applications.
Important note: since these grants are subject to travel restrictions, they can be used over the next 12 months or can be used for online courses registration.
In order to apply, please send your application with all the requested documents via email to Laura Contessi at laura.contessi@esot.org
ESOT Team – Laura Contessi
