Networking and Applying to Radiation Oncology During A Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Survey of Medical Student Concerns.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We assessed the effectiveness of a virtual networking session tailored for third- and fourth-year medical students interested in radiation oncology, and report students' concerns about applying to radiation oncology during the pandemic.

Methods and materials

A multi-institutional networking session was hosted on Zoom and included medical students, faculty, and residents from across the country. The breakout room feature was used to divide participants into smaller groups. Participants were randomly shuffled into new groups every 10 to 15 minutes. Students completed pre- and post-session surveys.

Results

Among the 134 students who registered, 69 students participated in the session, and 53 students completed a post-session survey. Most students reported the ses

SUBMITTER: Pollom EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7966834 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature