ASCO has a wide variety of programs specifically designed to serve ASCO members practicing outside of the United States.
Oncology Courses
Advanced Cancer Courses: Training for experienced oncologists. Topics include prevention, geriatric oncology, genetics, symptom management, clinical research, and end-of-life care
Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Courses: The fundamentals of multidisciplinary cancer care for general physicians and non-specialist clinicians treating patients with cancer
Clinical Research Training Courses (
Flims and
ACORD): In-depth training in clinical research methods to junior oncologists worldwide
Oncology Meetings
Joint Symposia and Meeting Endorsements: Applications and procedures for requesting ASCO involvement with oncology meetings outside of the United States
Attending ASCO meetings in the United States: Information on U.S. visas
Grants and Awards
International Development and Education Award (IDEA): Awarded to young oncologists in developing countries, the grant covers the costs of attending the ASCO Congress, visiting a cancer center in the United States or Canada, and three years of ASCO membership
UICC International Cancer Technology Transfer Fellowship (ICRETT): UICC Fellowships permit awardees to conduct research or receive clinical training at an institution abroad.
Long Term International Fellowship: A one to two year fellowship opportunity for early career oncologists from developing countries to deepen their relationship with an existing mentor in the US or Canada.
Other ASCO Grants and Awards: Other funding opportunities for individual oncologists
Volunteer Abroad
International Speakers Bureau: Connect with ASCO members around the world through these volunteer and service opportunities.
Licensing Opportunities
Best of ASCO® International: Abstracts from the ASCO Annual Meeting are hand-selected for this licensed program and presented in various locations around the globe
Journal of Clinical Oncology Translations: Editions of the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) are currently available in print and online in several languages.