Creating a cancer genomics curriculum for pediatric hematology-oncology fellows: A national needs assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the advent of next generation sequencing, tumor and germline genomic testing are increasingly being used in the management of pediatric cancer patients. Despite this increase in testing, many pediatric hematology-oncology (PHO) providers are not confident interpreting or utilizing tumor or germline genomic results to care for their patients.

Methods

We developed and delivered a needs assessment survey to PHO program directors, attendings, and fellows in the United States to understand this deficiency, gather data on existing cancer genomics educational initiatives, and query preferences for creating a future curriculum.

Results

The survey includes 31 (41%) of 74 invited PHO program directors, 110 (11%) of 1032 invited attendings, and 79 fellows. The ma

SUBMITTER: Murray AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7957159 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature