Lighting the Flame program phases
A full guide to what our Lighting the Flame program involves, including dates of upcoming online workshops and in-person retreats.
Phase 1: online campus
In this phase, you can get around-the-clock access to:
- Basic educational tools about hematology
- Interviews, podcasts, and live online workshops with clinicians and researchers where they share insights and personal experiences
- Hematology courses
Our online campus is organized in line with the EHA European Hematology Curriculum. As a user of the campus, you'll get:
- Information that incorporates recent knowledge, diagnostic tools, and treatment modalities
- A wide view of the field of hematology
Amongst other topics, campus resources cover:
- Sickle cell diseases
- Immunotherapy
- Acute leukemia (clinical and research approaches)
- Thalassemia
- Pediatric hematology
- Lymphoma
- Mentorship
Who can take part
Any medical student, intern, or resident can take part in phase 1.
Register for Lighting the Flame now.
Cost
Phase 1 is free for everyone.
Phase 2: first retreat
The program's first retreat is a chance to:
- Get to know more about hematology from both a clinical and research perspective
- Network, and make connections with other medical students, interns, and residents who are interested in hematology, and also with mentors and experts in the field
See what a retreat looks like by watching our ‘impressions’ video.
Who can take part
You must meet specific selection criteria to take part in phase 2. We'll share the criteria in advance on this page.
Cost
Phase 2 is free, but you must meet the selection criteria to take part.
Phase 3: second retreat
Phase 3 is a follow-up retreat that offers participants:
- Educational meetings and activities on various areas of hematology
- Guidance on more practical approaches to hematology
Who can take part
This follow-up event is open to the medical students, interns, and residents who took part in phase 2.
Cost
Phase 3 is free, but you must have taken part in phase 2.
How to join Lighting the Flame
If you're interested in joining our free training program, you can find information on eligibility and registration on the main Lighting the Flame page.
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