Building medical physics continuing education programming tailored to the site-specific needs in low- and middle-income countries: an initial framework.

ABSTRACT: Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are significantly underserved in cancer management resources, contributing the majority of annual cancer incidence and mortality globally. Many patients in LMICs have limited accessibility to radiotherapy, which serves as a standard cancer treatment for many patients, due to lacking infrastructure to support the patient population and trained professionals to deliver treatment. Recent efforts have been made to supplement foundational medical physics knowledge in LMICs by providing continuing education opportunities to establish strong educational leaders at the local level. While high-income countries have ample resources to support well-established education and training standards, it is important to adapt the curricula in a resource-responsible ma

SUBMITTER: Swanson W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12605069 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature