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Training and education of pediatric radiation oncologists: A survey from the 2019 Pediatric Radiation Oncology Society meeting
Author(s) -
Paulino Arnold C.,
Dieckmann Karin,
Esiashvili Natia,
Mahajan Anita,
Janssens Geert O.,
Halperin Edward C.,
Carrie Christian,
Parkes Jeannette,
Wolden Suzanne L.,
Seiersen Klaus,
Awrey Susan,
DieterKortmann Rolf,
Marcus Karen J.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
pediatric blood and cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1545-5017
pISSN - 1545-5009
DOI - 10.1002/pbc.28619
Subject(s) - radiation oncology , medicine , pediatric oncology , continuing medical education , radiation therapist , family medicine , radiation therapy , medical physics , medical education , oncology , continuing education , cancer
Abstract To examine the educational background, clinical practice, and preferences regarding continuing medical education (CME) among radiation oncologists who attended the 2019 meeting of the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS), a survey consisting of 20 questions was distributed asking for demographic and educational background, clinical practice, and preferences regarding pediatric radiation oncology CME. Of 188 participants, 130 (69.2%) returned the questionnaire. More than 80% reported access to CT simulation, three‐dimensional radiotherapy, and general anesthesia while <30% had access to intraoperative radiotherapy, proton, and heavy particle therapy. After residency, 12.1% did further training in pediatric radiation oncology. When asked about further training in pediatrics after residency, 88.8% answered that there should be a formal training program beyond residency in order to treat children. More than 75% acquired knowledge in pediatric radiation oncology through journals, books, live meetings, and tumor boards. The results of this survey may help Pediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS) in creating guidelines and recommendations for improvement in pediatric radiation oncology training and practice support as well as the development of CME activities most likely to benefit practitioners.