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ArticleJournal of neuro-oncology2025

Education paths in neuro-oncology: combining technical skills with multidisciplinary care. A survey from the AINO (Italian Association for Neuro-Oncology) Youngster Committee.

Rina Di Bonaventura, Denis Aiudi, Silvia Chiesa, Alessia Pellerino, Francesco Bruno, Valeria Internò, Ciro Mazzarella, Edoardo Pronello, Roberto Colasanti, Teresa Somma and 6 more

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5 · Who and what money

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16 authors.

Rina Di Bonaventura *Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, Rome, 00168, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5065-430X
Denis Aiudi *Neurosurgical Department, Università Politecnica Delle Marche, Marche General University Hospital, Ancona, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9293-5185
Silvia Chiesa *Gemelli Advanced Radiotherapy, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0168-3459
Alessia PellerinoDivision of Neuro-Oncology, Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", City of Health and Science Hospital and University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3243-0059
Francesco BrunoDivision of Neuro-Oncology, Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", City of Health and Science Hospital and University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0019-0273
Valeria InternòOncology Unit, San Paolo Hospital, Bari, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2198-1480
Ciro MazzarellaGemelli Advanced Radiotherapy, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3465-2264
Edoardo PronelloDivision of Neuro-Oncology, Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", City of Health and Science Hospital and University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8680-0839
Roberto ColasantiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Maurizio Bufalini Hospital, AUSL della Romagna, Cesena, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5026-8089
Teresa SommaDivision of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurological Sciences, Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7864-1607
Tamara IusAcademic Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3741-0639
Giuseppe Maria Della PepaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, Rome, 00168, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8698-3359
Valeria BarresiDepartment of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7086-1920
Quintino Giorgio D'AlessandrisDepartment of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, Rome, 00168, Italy. quintinogiorgio.dalessandris@policlinicogemelli.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2953-9291
Roberta RudàDivision of Neuro-Oncology, Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", City of Health and Science Hospital and University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9134-1537
Antonio SilvaniNeuro-Oncology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4791-1042

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeNeuro-oncology is a multidisciplinary subspecialty that has evolved and expanded tremendously over the last 20 years. In Europe, notwithstanding a number of commendable initiatives, neither a specific neuro-oncology training curriculum nor a consensus on the ideal training tools have been set. In this context, the Youngster Committee of the Italian Association for Neuro-Oncology (AINO) has run a nationwide survey to take a snapshot of the current situation of neuro-oncology education in Italy.

methodsBetween July and November 2023, we distributed through AINO a 34-question survey addressed to all Italian care providers dealing with neuro-oncology, irrespective of specialty and level of experience, as per AINO mission. The questionnaire was disseminated using an open link. We analyzed and stratified answers according to epidemiological characteristics of the respondents, i.e. age, gender, role, years of experience, type and case load of their work Institutions, geographical region.

resultsWe collected 254 valid questionnaires. The majority of respondents were under 40 years old (62.6%); neurosurgeons formed the largest specialty group (48%). Residency was a key step for neuro-oncology education according to 33% of participants; notably, younger respondents gave a significantly more positive assessment of residency programs compared to older ones (72% vs. 56%, p = 0.0193). PhD programs in Italy are focused only on research, according to 30% of respondents. Regarding the tools for continuing medical education in neuro-oncology, a striking contrast between the ideal ones, which should be the frequent participation in dedicated courses (59% responses), and the actual one, which is scientific literature (55%), was recorded. Mentorship programs are rare and inconsistent and should be strengthened. More than 90% of participants declared multidisciplinary collaboration as fundamental. Multispecialty societies like AINO have a key role in strengthening education in neuro-oncology through the organization of structured post-graduate programs.

conclusionThe results of this survey, by describing the status of the neuro-oncology training paths in Italy, can lay the foundation for initiatives aimed at harmonizing neuro-oncology education in Italy and Europe. The creation of a shared neuro-oncology curriculum and of a network of mentors is suggested.

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Clinical CompetenceMedical OncologyNeurologyAdultCurriculumFemaleHumansItalyMaleMiddle AgedSocieties, MedicalSurveys and QuestionnairesEducationMentorshipMultidisciplinary careNeuro-oncologyTraining

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