A national radiation oncology medical student clerkship survey: didactic curricular components increase confidence in clinical competency.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Students applying to radiation oncology residency programs complete 1 or more radiation oncology clerkships. This study assesses student experiences and perspectives during radiation oncology clerkships. The impact of didactic components and number of clerkship experiences in relation to confidence in clinical competency and preparation to function as a first-year radiation oncology resident are evaluated.

Methods and materials

An anonymous, Internet-based survey was sent via direct e-mail to all applicants to a single radiation oncology residency program during the 2012-2013 academic year. The survey was composed of 3 main sections including questions regarding baseline demographic information and prior radiation oncology experience, rotation experiences, and ideal

SUBMITTER: Jagadeesan VS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4262520 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature