The Scientific Programme will be presented by an international faculty that will promote and facilitate an exchange of research and practical information among diverse practitioners working in cancer care in Africa and around the world. The Scientific Programme Committee is working hard to develop a relevant, varied and interesting programme.
Continued Professional Development (CPD) points
Earn 40 level 1 CPD points by attending the AORTIC 2015 Conference.
The purpose of CPD is to assist health professionals to maintain and acquire new and updated levels of knowledge, skills and ethical attitudes that will be of measurable benefit in professional practice and to enhance and promote professional integrity.
See the Letter of Approval for CPD points accreditation here.
NB You must register daily at the Conference Registration Desk, to earn the CPD points accordingly and be issued with a certificate.
Call for Abstracts – Closed
A call for contributions to the programme was issued – see here for more information. A wide range of contributions from across the globe were received – with a record breaking 751 abstracts submitted in total! The Scientific Programme Committee will review all submissions, and the outcomes will be announced by mid July 2015.
Schedule at a glance
| Wednesday, 18 November | Thursday, 19 November | Friday, 20 November | Saturday, 21 November | Sunday, 22 November | |
| Pre-Conference | Pre-Conference | Conference | Conference | Conference | |
| MORNING | RegistrationPre-Conference WorkshopsAORTIC Council Meeting | RegistrationPre-Conference WorkshopsIndustry Symposia and Training Workshops | RegistrationMeet the Experts SessionsKeynote LecturePlenary SessionsWorkshops and Free Communication of Abstracts | RegistrationMeet the Experts SessionsKeynote LecturePlenary SessionsWorkshops and Free Communication of Abstracts | RegistrationMeet the Experts SessionsKeynote LecturePlenary SessionWorkshops and Free Communication of Abstracts |
| AFTERNOON | Pre-Conference Workshops | Pre-Conference Workshops | Workshops and Free Communication of Abstracts | Workshops and Free Communication of Abstracts | AORTIC Council Meeting |
| EVENING | Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception | AORTIC Membership Meeting | Gala Dinner |
To view the Aortic 2015 Conference schedule, click here