ReviewAdvances in medical education and practice2020
A Thorough Analysis of the Current State of Cancer Education in Medical Schools and Application of Experimental Teaching Techniques and Their Efficacy.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Outcomes of cancer survivorship education and training for primary care providers: a systematic review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2022Pooled it
- Expanding the Scope of Multidisciplinary Oncology Education: A Necessary Step Forward.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2026Article
- The implementation of a novel adult cancer survivorship curriculum in a family medicine residency program: a mixed methods study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Assessment of a Medical Student-Run Multidisciplinary Oncology Shadowing Program.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2025Article
- The impact of cancer prevention education on the mental health of college students based on the difference-in-differences method.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- A Virtual Curriculum to Increase Exposure to Oncologic Subspecialties for Undergraduate Medical Students.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2023Article
- Activities Performed by ASCO-Sponsored Oncology Student Interest Groups in Latin America: Assessing Members' Preferences and Leaders' Challenges.JCO global oncology · 2022Article
- Education in Radiation Oncology-Current Challenges and Difficulties.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Importance of Incorporating the Perspectives of People with Cancer into Oncology Education: A Scoping Review.Journal of medical education and curricular developmentArticle
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Abstract
Newly diagnosed cases of cancer are expected to double by the year 2040. Although many different oncology teaching initiatives have been implemented, many students continue to report uncertainty when dealing with patients with cancer. Through this review, we aim to find the most effective teaching methods to better prepare future physicians. Papers studying different methods of teaching oncology were identified through a thorough review of specific electronic databases. Each study was analyzed and sorted into one of ten unique categories created by the authors specifically for this review. If portions of the study fit into multiple categories, relevant results would be analyzed in all applicable areas. Additionally, papers were separated and analyzed by country of origin, preclinical or clinical interventional basis, and quantitative versus qualitative form of statistical analysis. A total of 115 papers from 26 different countries and regions were included in the final analysis. 91.4% of papers analyzing Lecture and Small Group Discussions indicated a positive impact. 97.1% of papers analyzing Clinical Practice and Simulation indicated a positive impact. 100% of papers analyzing Early Experience and Mentorship, Summer Programs and Voluntary Electives, use of Multidisciplinary Teams, and Role Play stated that these methods had a positive impact. 50% of papers analyzing Computer/Web Based Programs indicated a positive impact. Clinical Practice and Simulation, Role Play, Summer/Elective Programs and interventions involving Multidisciplinary Team Work all appeared to be most effective. Intensive Block Programs, Didactic Lectures/Small Group Discussions, and Computer/Web Based Education tools as a whole were variable. General Review papers showed continued variability in domestic and international oncology curricula. Incorporation of effective teaching interventions should be highly considered in the future creation of standardized oncology curricula in order to best prepare the next generation of physicians. Future studies could explore the differing efficacies of teaching interventions in the postgraduate versus graduate realms.
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