Oncology Education in Canadian Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Programs: A Survey of Educators and Learners

Tam, Vincent C.; Berry, Scott; Hsu, Tina; North, Scott; Neville, Alan J.; Chan, Kevin; Verma, Sunil

doi:10.3747/co.21.1667

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“…Our previous study indicated that most educators and learners believed that a standard set of oncology objectives would be useful for learners and that a textbook or Web book focusing on oncology education for generalist physicians would be useful. 4 A previous survey study of administrators at Canadian schools of medicine, nursing and pharmacy and postgraduate resident training programs showed that the current level of oncology education in these programs was inadequate. 3 Training programs for pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals may find our national objectives useful as a starting point for the development of oncology objectives for their students.…”

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“…4 When comparing the teaching of disease related to 10 different medical subspecialties, the educators and learners agreed that oncology was the most poorly taught to medical students. A total of 95% of members of undergraduate medical education curriculum committees and 91% of medical students thought that a standard set of oncology objectives for medical students would be useful.…”

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“…2 Despite these responsibilities, studies have shown that there is a deficiency in focused oncology teaching during medical school in Canada and the United Kingdom and many other European countries. [3][4][5][6][7] Our recent national survey showed that most educators and learners believe oncology education in Canadian family medicine and internal medicine training programs at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is inadequate. 4 When comparing the teaching of disease related to 10 different medical subspecialties, the educators and learners agreed that oncology was the most poorly taught to medical students.…”

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“…[3][4][5][6][7] Our recent national survey showed that most educators and learners believe oncology education in Canadian family medicine and internal medicine training programs at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is inadequate. 4 When comparing the teaching of disease related to 10 different medical subspecialties, the educators and learners agreed that oncology was the most poorly taught to medical students. A total of 95% of members of undergraduate medical education curriculum committees and 91% of medical students thought that a standard set of oncology objectives for medical students would be useful.…”

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“…Various medical schools, such as those at the University of British Columbia and the University of Alberta, have their own set of oncology objectives for their students, but many other schools do not have a comprehensive set of oncology objectives or a dedicated oncology curriculum. 4 The purpose of this study was to develop a standard set of oncology education goals and objectives for medical students based on consensus by oncology educators from across Canada.…”

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Developing Canadian oncology education goals and objectives for medical students: a national modified Delphi study

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Ingledew²,

Berry³

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CMAJ OPEN, 4(3) E359I t is estimated that cancer will develop in 40% of Canadians over their lifetime, and cancer is now the leading cause of death in Canada. 1 Most physicians, regardless of their specialty, will be involved in the care of patients with cancer. Medical students who go on to pursue careers in family medicine or internal medicine and many of its subspecialties will be involved in screening, diagnosis and follow-up of patients with cancer.2 Despite these responsibilities, studies have shown that there is a deficiency in focused oncology teaching during medical school in Canada and the United Kingdom and many other European countries.3-7 Our recent national survey showed that most educators and learners believe oncology education in Canadian family medicine and internal medicine training programs at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is inadequate. 4 When comparing the teaching of disease related to 10 different medical subspecialties, the educators and learners agreed that oncology was the most poorly taught to medical students. A total of 95% of members of undergraduate medical education curriculum committees and 91% of medical students thought that a standard set of oncology objectives for medical students would be useful. Background: Studies have shown that there is a deficiency in focused oncology teaching during medical school in Canada. This study aimed to develop oncology education goals and objectives for medical students through consensus of oncology educators from across Canada.

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Berry³

et al. 2016

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Oncology Education in Medical Schools: Towards an Approach that Reflects Australia’s Health Care Needs

McRae

2016

J Canc Educ

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Cancer has recently overtaken heart disease to become the number 1 cause of mortality both globally and in Australia. As such, adequate oncology education must be an integral component of medical school if students are to achieve learning outcomes that meet the needs of the population. The aim of this review is to evaluate the current state of undergraduate oncology education and identify how Australian medical schools can improve oncology learning outcomes for students and, by derivative, improve healthcare outcomes for Australians with cancer. The review shows that oncology is generally not well represented in medical school curricula, that few medical schools offer mandatory oncology or palliative care rotations, and that junior doctors are exhibiting declining oncology knowledge and skills. To address these issues, Australian medical schools should implement the Oncology Education Committee's Ideal Oncology Curriculum, enact mandatory oncology and palliative care clinical rotations for students, and in doing so, appreciate the importance of students' differing approaches to learning.

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Web-based Oncology Educational Tool for Medical Trainees on Oncology Rotation—Results of a Pilot Study

Haq

Jovičić

et al. 2017

J Canc Educ

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Oncology education for post-graduate medical trainees is mostly clinic-based with didactic lectures. However, a 3-4-week rotation lacks full exposure to the vast field of oncology, resulting in an educational gap. We felt there is a need for a standard curriculum to educate trainees on common oncology topics and encourage self-directed learning. This study aims to improve knowledge of oncology in trainees through the use of an oncology educational tool (consisting of a handbook and website) that we developed and evaluated. Fifty-three post-graduate trainees (years 1, 2, and 3) consented to participate at the start of their oncology rotation. In phase I, four participants took part in a usability evaluation of the tool. In phase II, 39 trainees underwent a knowledge assessment with use of the tool. Baseline and post-intervention test results were compared using paired t tests. In the qualitative study (phase III), 10 trainees provided feedback on the updated tool and overall rotation experience. Issues identified from phase I were addressed prior to subsequent phases. Phase II analysis of complete sets of data found the mean post-intervention scores (9.44/10) were significantly higher (p < 0.001) than the mean baseline scores (7.47/10). In the qualitative study, feedback strongly supported the integration of the tool for improving knowledge of trainees. To our knowledge, this is the first study to show that an oncology educational tool for medical trainees improves oncology knowledge by providing a standard curriculum. Future work involves evaluating this tool to determine if effects are from the education tool or rotation experience.

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Oncology Education in Canadian Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Programs: A Survey of Educators and Learners

Abstract: ConclusionsOncology education in Canadian undergraduate and postgraduate fm and im training programs are currently thought to be inadequate by a majority of educators and learners. Developing a standard set of oncology objectives might address the needs of learners.

Cited by 32 publications

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Developing Canadian oncology education goals and objectives for medical students: a national modified Delphi study

Developing Canadian oncology education goals and objectives for medical students: a national modified Delphi study

Oncology Education in Medical Schools: Towards an Approach that Reflects Australia’s Health Care Needs

Web-based Oncology Educational Tool for Medical Trainees on Oncology Rotation—Results of a Pilot Study

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