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ArticleJournal of gynecologic oncology2025

Current status and challenges in training the next generation of gynecologic cancer care providers in Asia.

Jyoti Meena, Dipanwita Banerjee, Se Ik Kim, Hiroaki Komatsu, Shuk Tak Kwok, Yen-Ling Lai, Chia-Sui Weng, Jie Yang, Carolyn Zalameda-Castro, Kittipat Charoenkwan and 2 more

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Jyoti MeenaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.ORCID 0000-0002-8364-0737
Dipanwita BanerjeeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.ORCID 0000-0001-5907-9583
Se Ik KimDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-9790-6735
Hiroaki KomatsuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tottori University Hospital, Yonago, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-4507-6848
Shuk Tak KwokDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong SAR.ORCID 0000-0003-4544-8645
Yen-Ling LaiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-5550-421X
Chia-Sui WengDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-7520-0408
Jie YangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7661-2861
Carolyn Zalameda-CastroDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines.ORCID 0009-0003-8240-0971
Kittipat CharoenkwanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-1683-6024
Yoo-Young LeeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-5902-9877
Joseph J NohDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea. josephnoh@snu.ac.kr.ORCID 0000-0002-3132-8709

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveGynecologic oncology is undergoing rapid development with continuous advances in treatment strategies, surgical techniques, and clinical research. Training programs must keep pace by providing future specialists with the necessary surgical skills and a solid understanding of evolving practices. This study aimed to examine the current state of gynecologic oncology training in Asia and to identify key challenges and opportunities for improvement.

methodsA descriptive survey was conducted in October 2023 under the leadership of the Education Committee of the Asian Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ASGO). Key stakeholders involved in clinical training and policy-making from eight countries and regions (China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand) responded to an online questionnaire assessing the structure and quality of their national training programs.

resultsSix of the eight countries/regions have official gynecologic oncology societies. Training duration was three years or more in five regions and two years in the remaining three. Seven reported conducting formal assessments of surgical skills. While five programs offered adequate exposure to minimally invasive surgery, three noted limitations. Satisfaction with research opportunities and overall training quality also varied. The most frequently cited concern was the lack of standardized curricula.

conclusionThis regional overview reveals notable differences in training approaches across Asia. Standardizing educational frameworks and expanding collaborative initiatives - such as virtual tumor boards, elective rotations, and skills-based workshops - may help address current gaps and strengthen gynecologic oncology training in the region.

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Genital Neoplasms, FemaleGynecologyMedical OncologyAsiaClinical CompetenceCurriculumFemaleHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesEducationGynecologyMentorshipSurgeonsTraining

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