Role of medical students in a pediatric oncology precision medicine clinic.

ABSTRACT: Precision Medicine (PM) is revolutionizing patient care by integrating biomedical data, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences to guide treatment plans, particularly in the field of oncology. With its growing utility, there is a pressing need to ensure that recent medical graduates are competent in this field. This study examines the impact that involvement in a Precision Medicine Clinic (PMC) has on medical students' education and career plans. Surveys were distributed to medical students who presented at PMC meetings with the goal of assessing comfort, confidence, and perceived benefit of involvement, along with qualitative feedback. Results indicated increased comfort and confidence in PM and in the interpretation of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) following involvement in PMC

SUBMITTER: Schluterman H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11843947 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature