Nordic Summer School in Cancer Epidemiology
Course and Research Projects for Students in Medicine, Statistics, Biology, Nursing and Public Health
The Association of the Nordic Cancer Registries (ANCR) holds a summer course in cancer epidemiology every second year. The Nordic Summer School in Cancer Epidemiology is sponsored by the Nordic Cancer Union (NCU) and the National Cancer Societies in the Nordic countries.
The Nordic Summer School is open to 25 Nordic university students in medicine, statistics, biology, nursing and public health.
The Nordic Summer School consists of 3 phases:
Phase 1: 14-25 August 2017 in Copenhagen which will provide an introduction to epidemiology in general and cancer epidemiology in particular.
Phase 2: During the practical phase, which will take place two working months before January 2018, the students will carry out projects at the national cancer registries or research centers.
Phase 3: 26-28 January 2018 in Virrat, Finland where the participants will present the results of their projects under guidance of tutors. This course is hosted by the University of Tampere in Finland.
There is no registration or tuition fee. All travel expenses and accommodation at a low-priced hotel (double room) during phase 1 and 3 will be covered by the Nordic Summer School.
Course language: English
The course is estimated to 12 ECTS credits.
The course is designed for pregraduate students, close to the final years of study. Young postgraduates may also apply, but since postgraduate courses exist, priority will be given to pregraduates. Students are encouraged to develop a social programme assisted by the course staff and local students.
Course director: Hans H. Storm, Denmark