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ArticlePsycho-oncology2026

The American Psychosocial Oncology Society's Psychosocial Oncology Virtual Academy: Enhancing Access to Specialized Psychosocial Oncology Care.

Sharla Wells-Di Gregorio, Brad McAlister, Karen Kayser, Amy Siston, Stacy Flowers, Cathy Donnell, George Fitchett, Tamryn F Gray, Jesse R Fann, Jessica Vanderlan and 7 more

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Sharla Wells-Di GregorioCenter for Research Excellence in Supportive Care (CREST), The Arthur G. James Comprehensive Cancer Center and Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Brad McAlisterAmerican Psychosocial Oncology Society, Parthenon Management Company, Brentwood, Tennessee, USA.
Karen KayserOncology Social Work, Kent School of Social Work and Family Studies, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7568-4716
Amy SistonDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Stacy FlowersDepartment of Family Medicine, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
Cathy DonnellLTC. Charles S. Kettles VAMC, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
George FitchettDepartment of Religion, Health, and Human Values, College of Health Sciences, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Tamryn F GraySchool of Nursing, UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
Jesse R FannDepartment of Psychosocial Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Jessica VanderlanDepartment of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Debbie SnyderDepartment of Psychiatry, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
Nicole BatesDepartment of Psychosocial Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Teresa DeshieldsDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Sarah BaltimoreCenter for Research Excellence in Supportive Care (CREST), The Arthur G. James Comprehensive Cancer Center and Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.ORCID 0009-0000-7978-524X
Madison VoinovichCenter for Research Excellence in Supportive Care (CREST), The Arthur G. James Comprehensive Cancer Center and Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Tanya SmitCenter for Research Excellence in Supportive Care (CREST), The Arthur G. James Comprehensive Cancer Center and Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Donald R MarksDepartment of Advanced Studies in Psychology, Kean University, Union, New Jersey, USA.

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American Psychosocial Oncology SocietyParthenon Management Company
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveBy 2040, there will be 26 million cancer survivors in the United States, with approximately 40% experiencing cancer-related challenges warranting psychosocial care. Simultaneously, the US has a psychosocial workforce shortage. The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) created the Psychosocial Oncology (PSO) Virtual Academy in 2022 to expand the PSO workforce. This study provides a formative evaluation of this curriculum.

methodsThe PSO Virtual Academy is a 15-session training program provided via the Trusted Provider Network (TPN), a continuing education platform. The majority of registrants come from West Virginia (n = 28) and California (n = 21), states in which APOS has partnered to increase access to evidence-based PSO care. After finishing each session, course participants completed a brief mixed methods survey. In this study, we examine feasibility (educational, technical, and operational), acceptability, learning effectiveness, strengths, and areas for improvement.

resultsSince 2022, 262 behavioral health specialists have registered, and 147 (56%) have completed the certificate course. Eighty-four percent reported satisfaction with their overall experience with the program. Technology use was satisfactory for 76% of participants. Ninety-six percent reported learning an average amount to a great deal. Areas of strength included engaging faculty and inclusion of clinical discussions. Areas for improvement included providing slide handouts, greater focus on clinical interventions, and assessment tools.

conclusionsThe PSO Virtual Academy 1.0 has provided satisfactory and useful training to over 147 behavioral health professionals, helping APOS to expand the PSO workforce in several mental health shortage areas. Work is underway to complete a summative evaluation and develop version 2.0, which will incorporate a briefer, standardized format for didactic content, in-person skills-based training components, and a case-based community of practice.

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Health Services AccessibilityPsycho-OncologyCurriculumFemaleHumansMedical OncologySocieties, MedicalUnited Statesaccess to carecancer supportive carehealth equityprofessional trainingpsychosocial oncologyrural healthvirtual educationworkforce development

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PMID42463988
PMCPMC13375950

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