Open AccessSubspecialist training in surgical gynecologic oncology in the Nordic countries
Author(s) -
ANTONSEN SOFIE L.,
ÅVALLLUNDQVIST ELISABETH,
SALVESEN HELGA B.,
AURANEN ANNIKA,
SALVARSDOTTIR ANNA,
HØGDALL CLAUS
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01179.x
Subject(s) - subspecialty , medicine , gynecologic oncology , accreditation , family medicine , gynecologic cancer , gynecology , general surgery , oncology , medical education , cancer , ovarian cancer
To survey the centers that can provide subspecialty surgical training and education in gynecological oncology in the Nordic countries, we developed an online questionnaire in co‐operation with the Nordic Society of Gynecological Oncology. The link to the survey was mailed to 22 Scandinavian gynecological centers in charge of surgical treatment of cancer patients. Twenty (91%) centers participated. Four centers reported to be accredited European subspecialty training centers, a further six were interested in being accredited, and 11 centers were accredited by the respective National Board. Fourteen (74%) centers were interested in being listed for exchange of fellows. Our data show a large Nordic potential and interest in improving the gynecologic oncology standards and can be used to enhance the awareness of gynecologic oncology training in Scandinavia and to facilitate the exchange of fellows between Nordic countries.