Date & Time :  20 October 2026 | 17:00–18:00 CEST | Online

 

 

Overview

Turn your interest in brachytherapy into a concrete next step. This webinar explores how mentorship, early involvement and the GEC-ESTRO Fellowship can help young professionals build their brachytherapy pathway, with practical advice on applications, career development and making the most of fellowship and training opportunities.

 

Chairs

• Johannes Knoth, Radiation Oncologist, Medical University of Vienna (AT) — Chair
•  Sorina Niculescu, Radiation Oncologist, MedEuropa Affidea Bucharest (RO) — Co-Chair

 

Speakers

• Evert van Limbergen, Radiation Oncologist, Maastro (NL)
• Iustin Pirsan, Radiation Oncologist, CHUV Lausanne. (CH)

 

Programme

• 17:00–17:05 | Introduction by Chairs
• 17:05–17:25 | How future brachytherapists are built: mentorship, mindset, and early career steps — Evert van Limbergen| A practical mentor perspective on how young professionals can become involved in brachytherapy, what mentors value in motivated trainees, and how to build an early brachytherapy profile. The talk will also cover how courses, workshops, observerships and networking can be used strategically and how applicants can strengthen their CV and motivation letter.
• 17:25–17:45 | How I applied for the GEC-ESTRO Fellowship: timeline, application, and what happened next — Iustin Pirsan | A fellow’s perspective on the complete pathway from deciding to apply to completing the fellowship. The presentation will address application preparation, timing, institutional support, practical logistics, expectations and how fellowship experience can influence confidence, skills and future career plans.
• 17:45–18:00 | Live poll, practical discussion & Q&A | Live poll: Would you consider applying for the GEC-ESTRO Fellowship within the next 1–2 years? Open discussion on application strategy, timing, funding, institutional support, mentorship and other practical barriers. The session may also include a short mentor perspective on what makes a strong fellowship applicant.

 

Learning Objectives

• Understand how mentorship and early clinical exposure can support the development of a career in brachytherapy.
• Identify practical opportunities to build a brachytherapy profile through courses, workshops, observerships, networking and clinical involvement.
• Understand the main steps involved in preparing and applying for the GEC-ESTRO Fellowship.
• Recognize what mentors and fellowship programmes value in early-career applicants and how to strengthen a CV and motivation letter.
• Define concrete next steps toward fellowship participation, mentorship and further brachytherapy training