Oncology Education for Canadian Internal Medicine Residents: The Value of Participating in a Medical Oncology Elective Rotation

Nixon, NA; Lim, Hyesook; Elser, Christine; Ko, Yoo‐Joung; Lee‐Ying, Richard M.; Tam, Vincent C.

doi:10.3747/co.25.3934

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“…Hence, it is reasoned that even when oncology is not chosen as a career, it plays an important role in the general medical scenario as physicians often works with cancer patients in their routine (Nixon et al, 2018). Thereupon, medical schools must prepare future physicians to face cancer patients in their practice.…”

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The Perception of Medical Science Undergraduates on Molecular Oncology Webinars: Experience Report

Borgmann¹,

Gomar²,

Borini³

et al. 2021

MedEdPublish

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Online learning has become a valuable teaching method given the Covid-19 Pandemic. It provides more agile and flexible access to information, allowing the connection of teachers and students independently of their geographical location. Yet, there are different challenges tied to this new reality that professors and students need to overcome. This paper aims to report the perspective of medical students on oncology Webinars that occurred before the Covid-19 pandemic. Four meetings were held via virtual platforms, in which students from a medical school in Paraná, Brazil, connected with master students from a university in Minas Gerais, Brazil, partner with a research laboratory and an American university. Thereupon, the Webinar added valuable contributions to the medical science undergraduates, improving their oncology knowledge and networking skills. However, it is necessary to understand and overcome barriers in medical teaching so that this new way of learning becomes more common and accessible.

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confidence: 99%

The Perception of Medical Science Undergraduates on Molecular Oncology Webinars: Experience Report

Borgmann¹,

Gomar²,

Borini³

et al. 2021

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“…A pilot breast oncology rotation was designed in 2013 for Women’s College Hospital (WCH) FM residents to attend at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PMCC) in Toronto, Canada. Based on data supporting short clinical rotations as effective interventions [ 11 , 16 , 17 ], residents attend 7–8 weekly half-day outpatient clinics (during a 2-week period) including genetics, breast diagnostics, surgical oncology, medical oncology, and survivorship/treatment transition ( Supplementary Table S1 ). Approximately 15–20 residents participate yearly.…”

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Towards a Postgraduate Oncology Training Model for Family Medicine: Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Breast Oncology Rotation

Nadler

Hofbauer

et al. 2022

Current Oncology

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Background: Family physicians have low knowledge and preparedness to manage patients with cancer. A breast oncology clinical rotation was developed for family medicine residents to address this gap in medical education. Objectives and Methods: A breast oncology rotation for family residents was evaluated using a pre-post knowledge questionnaire and semi-structured interviews comparing rotation (RRs) versus non-rotation (NRRs) residents. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected via a pre-post knowledge questionnaire and semi-structured interviews, respectively. Analysis: Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests to compare pre-post-rotation knowledge and preparedness. Qualitative data were coded inductively, analysed, and grouped into categories and themes. Data sets were integrated. Results: The study was terminated early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Six RRs completed the study; 19 and 2 NRRs completed the quantitative and qualitative portions, respectively. RRs’ knowledge scores did not improve, but there was a non-significant increase in preparedness (5.3 to 8.4, p = 0.17) post-rotation. RRs described important rotation outcomes: knowledge of the patient work-up, referral process, and patient treatment trajectory; skills in risk assessment, clinical examination, and empathy, and comfort in counseling. Discussion and Conclusion: Important educational outcomes were obtained despite no change in knowledge scores. This rotation can be adapted to other training programs including an oncology primer to enable trainee integration of new information.

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“…Cases are often complex and challenging for learners-as a result, medical oncology has been identified by IM residents as a key area in need of educational improvement [1,2]. A Canadian national survey of trainees found oncology as the least adequately taught subspecialty with 63% of residents reporting their oncology education as inadequate [3]. Similarly, a needs assessment at a large IM residency program in the USA found higher dissatisfaction with oncology training compared to the other IM subspecialties [4].…”

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Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) Screencasts: a Randomized Controlled Trial of Asynchronous Learning on an Inpatient Hematology-Oncology Teaching Service

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Background The efficacy of just-in-time teaching (JiTT) screencasts for graduate medical education on an inpatient adult hematology-oncology service (HOS) setting is not known. Our preceding pilot data identified six high-yield topics for this setting. The study objective was to evaluate screencast educational efficacy. Methods Internal medicine residents scheduled to start a rotation on the primary HOS of an academic medical center were eligible for this parallel, unblinded, randomized controlled trial with concealed allocation. Participants underwent block randomization to the usual educational curriculum either with or without access to a series of novel screencasts; all participants received an anonymous online end-of-rotation survey and a $20 gift certificate upon completion. The primary outcome was the change in attitude among learners, measured as their self-reported confidence for managing the clinical topics. Results From 12/9/2019 through 6/15/2020, accrual was completed with 67 of 78 eligible residents (86%) enrolled and randomized. Analysis was by intention-to-treat and participant response rate was 91%. Sixty-four percent of residents in the treatment arm rated their clinical management comfort level as "comfortable" or "very comfortable" versus 21% of residents in the usual education arm (p = 0.001), estimated difference = 43% (95% CI: 21-66%), using a prespecified cumulative cutoff score. Treatment arm participants reported that the screencasts improved medical oncology knowledge base (100%), would improve their care for cancer patients (92%), and had an enjoyable format (96%). Conclusion Residents on a busy inpatient HOS found that a JiTT screencast increased clinical comfort level in the management of HOS-specific patient problems.

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Oncology Education for Canadian Internal Medicine Residents: The Value of Participating in a Medical Oncology Elective Rotation

Cited by 6 publications

References 7 publications

The Perception of Medical Science Undergraduates on Molecular Oncology Webinars: Experience Report

The Perception of Medical Science Undergraduates on Molecular Oncology Webinars: Experience Report

Towards a Postgraduate Oncology Training Model for Family Medicine: Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Breast Oncology Rotation

Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) Screencasts: a Randomized Controlled Trial of Asynchronous Learning on an Inpatient Hematology-Oncology Teaching Service

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