What does LSMO mean in ONCOLOGY

The Lebanese Society of Medical Oncology (LSMO) is a non-profit, volunteer organization established to promote the advancement of medical oncology in Lebanon. LSMO supports multidisciplinary care for cancer patients, and works with other medical societies to improve the quality of cancer care in Lebanon.

To become a member of LSMO, you must be an active physician within the medical oncology field in Lebanon. Membership also requires that applicants hold a valid professional license issued by the Ministry of Public Health in Lebanon. Attendance at scientific meetings and periodic dues are also required to maintain membership status.

LSMO offers its members a range of activities such as conferences, workshops and seminars aimed at educating practitioners on advances in medical oncology, networking with fellow professionals and providing continuing education credits. In addition, LSMO provides access to special research grants and opportunities for collaboration with international partners across the field.

Yes, LSMO offers students internship programs which allow them to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced medical oncologists under close supervision. These internships give students an opportunity to learn from leading clinicians and researchers while honing their own clinical skills.

LSMO provides several resources including educational material for both self-study and continuing education credit, patient brochures, reference lists compiled by medical experts within each specialty area, as well as online forums where members can share knowledge and ideas concerning best practices within their field. Additionally, members have access to journals covering current topics in medical oncology research.

Yes, LSMO encourages research into new treatments and therapies by providing both funding for projects conducted by its members as well as offering mentorship opportunities for those interested in pursuing research careers related to medical oncology. Furthermore, publications related to research findings are encouraged and supported with positive recognition provided when accepted for publication in prestigious journals or when presented at international conferences sponsored by the society.

Conferences held by or sponsored by LSMO typically occur twice a year during springtime months (March - April) at locations within Lebanon or abroad depending upon availability of suitable venues for hosting such events.