Oncology education for family medicine residents: a national needs assessment survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to determine the current state of oncology education in Canadian family medicine postgraduate medical education programs (FM PGME) and examine opinions regarding optimal oncology education in these programs.

Methods

A survey was designed to evaluate ideal and current oncology teaching, educational topics, objectives, and competencies in FM PGMEs. The survey was sent to Canadian family medicine (FM) residents and program directors (PDs).

Results

In total, 150 residents and 17 PDs affiliated with 16 of 17 Canadian medical schools completed the survey. The majority indicated their programs do not have a mandatory clinical rotation in oncology (79% residents, 88% PDs). Low rates of residents (7%) and PDs (13%) reported FM residents being adequa

SUBMITTER: Yip SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7457241 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature