Pilot Study Assessing Student Interest in Combined Residency Training Pathways With Radiation Oncology.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Most medical students have limited exposure to radiation oncology (RO) before deciding which specialty to choose for residency. This may limit the number and diversity of RO applicants. The purpose of this study was to determine students' views on a combined pathway program of RO with internal medicine (IM), as well as other related medical specialties, as a potential means of overcoming barriers to interest in RO and the early decision point to solo training in a highly specialized field.

Methods and materials

In July to August 2022, all 299 United States student and postgraduate year 1 members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology were sent an electronic survey assessing their views on advantages and disadvantages of a combined IM/RO training pathway, and

SUBMITTER: Mattes MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10965433 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature