Frameworks for Radiation Oncology Global Health Initiatives in US Residency Programs

Li, Benjamin C.; Chew, Jessica; Wakefield, Daniel; Agarwal, Ankit; Jhingran, Anuja

doi:10.1200/go.20.00315

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“…Collaborators in HICs often struggle with difficulty in procurement of funding for global health endeavors, minimal postgraduate training in global health competencies, unfavorable attitudes toward global health among departmental leaders, and difficulty adapting HIC guidelines to LMIC contexts. [31][32][33][34][35][36] Improving access to funding, training, and mentorship in global health among HIC providers would facilitate successful twinning partnerships.…”

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Establishment of Twinning Partnership to Improve Pediatric Radiotherapy Outcomes Globally

Ali,

Amare,

Fekadu

et al. 2024

JCO Glob Oncol

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PURPOSE Pediatric radiotherapy is a necessary and challenging component of oncologic care for children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Collaboration between institutions in LMICs and high-income countries (HICs) has been shown to be effective in improving oncologic treatment outcomes; however, literature regarding pediatric radiotherapy twinning partnerships is limited. METHODS Emory University has a long-standing twinning collaboration with Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH) for certain medical specialties. After securing institutional funding, a faculty member and a resident from the Emory University Department of Radiation Oncology set out to establish a twinning program with TASH for pediatric radiotherapy. RESULTS Emory and TASH faculty and residents established initial communications virtually via email and video correspondence. TASH residents and faculty completed surveys regarding pediatric radiotherapy institutional and educational needs to outline goals of collaboration. Five lectures and case-based practicums were identified focused on Wilms tumor, medulloblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and palliative radiotherapy. The Emory team then conducted a visit to TASH during which lectures and practicums were delivered. The Emory team directly observed and guided simulation and treatment planning procedures. TASH residents practiced decision making, simulation, contouring, and field placement for Wilms tumor cases on the basis of didactics and feedback provided by the Emory team. Additionally, a needs assessment regarding pediatric oncologic resources was completed. Clinical care pathways and standard operating procedures were drafted by collaborators. Virtual peer-review sessions were established to continue collaborations abroad and plan for next in-person visit. CONCLUSION Collaborative efforts by global experts have helped to establish and improve treatment protocols for childhood cancer. The presented twinning experience may serve as a model for other LMIC and HIC centers for establishing similar partnerships.

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Establishment of Twinning Partnership to Improve Pediatric Radiotherapy Outcomes Globally

Ali,

Amare,

Fekadu

et al. 2024

JCO Glob Oncol

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Development of a Curriculum for the Implementation of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy Programs in Middle-Income Countries

Buckley

Bacha²,

Gaudet

et al. 2022

JCO Global Oncology

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PURPOSE The aim of this work was to develop a curriculum to be used in the implementation of stereotactic radiation therapy programs in middle-income countries. The curriculum needed to be scalable and flexible to be easily adapted to local situations. METHODS The curriculum was developed through a partnership between multidisciplinary teams from established clinics in both middle-income and high-income countries. The curriculum development followed a nonlinear progression, allowing greater flexibility throughout the process. A blended learning model was used, combining virtual and in-person interactions. RESULTS The initial training plan was based on a needs assessment provided by the learners and on the experience of the facilitators with stereotactic radiotherapy. The needs assessment was refined during in-person site visits at each institution which highlighted aspects of the training, such as image guidance workflows and technical specifications, that were not previously emphasized in the curriculum. Both teams found that the in-person visits were important for training purposes, but aspects of the curriculum delivery such as treatment planning and patient selection were well suited to virtual platforms. The training addressed all aspects of the stereotactic program, from patient selection to treatment, and included a review of both technical and clinical workflows. CONCLUSION The inclusion of contributions from both teams ensured that the curriculum covered the required elements of the stereotactic program implementation, met the needs of the learners, and was relevant to local practices. The nonlinear approach to the curriculum development allowed the flexibility to change the focus as the project progressed. The in-person visits were valuable in conducting a thorough needs assessment.

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Future of Radiation Oncology Education: Transforming Scholarly Teaching Into Medical Education Scholarship

Saraf

Boyd

Leo

et al. 2023

ARO

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Frameworks for Radiation Oncology Global Health Initiatives in US Residency Programs

Cited by 3 publications

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Establishment of Twinning Partnership to Improve Pediatric Radiotherapy Outcomes Globally

Establishment of Twinning Partnership to Improve Pediatric Radiotherapy Outcomes Globally

Development of a Curriculum for the Implementation of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy Programs in Middle-Income Countries

Future of Radiation Oncology Education: Transforming Scholarly Teaching Into Medical Education Scholarship

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