Pilot Study Exploring the Feasibility of Incorporating Radiation Oncology Into Pre-existing Early Pathway Programs for Diverse Premedical Students

Oncology Physician Workforce Diversity

“…In terms of exposure, oncology divisions and departments could be more proactive in integrating themselves into medical school curricula or offering extracurricular opportunities for premedical and medical students, particularly toward female and UIM students. 33,58,59 An association between exposure to and ultimate pursuit of several medical specialties has been demonstrated in prior studies. 60 For instance, among all female GME trainees, any medical specialty that was part of the third-year core clerkships or had a higher percentage of female faculty members was more likely to attract female medical students.…”

“…In terms of exposure, oncology divisions and departments could be more proactive in integrating themselves into medical school curricula or offering extracurricular opportunities for premedical and medical students, particularly toward female and UIM students 33,58,59 . An association between exposure to and ultimate pursuit of several medical specialties has been demonstrated in prior studies 60 .…”