Inspiring the future generation of oncologists: a UK-wide study of medical students' views towards oncology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One in 2 people born in the UK after 1960 are expected to require oncology input in their lifetime. However, only 36% of UK medical schools provide dedicated oncology placements and teaching indicating a discordance between public health impact and training. We designed a UK-wide survey to capture medical students' views on current oncology teaching and the potential role of a national undergraduate oncology symposium as an educational, networking and motivational tool.

Methods

We undertook a national cross-sectional survey of UK medical students' views in oncology and satisfaction with teaching using pre-designed questionnaires. We also distributed a dedicated survey (pre and post-conference) to compare medical students' motivation towards a career in oncology af

SUBMITTER: Rallis KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7852146 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature