Quantitatively and Qualitatively Augmenting Medical Student Knowledge of Oncology and Radiation Oncology: An Update on the Impact of the Oncology Education Initiative

Mapping the Future: Towards Oncology Curriculum Reform in Undergraduate Medical Education at a Canadian Medical School

“…Specifically, limitation in the scalability of RO clerkships was previously discussed by Zaorsky et al (17). The use of didactic lectures, a method championed by Hirsch et al (16) through the Oncology Education Initiative, may be helpful for schools with low student interest in oncology or without the capacity to accommodate all students in electives.…”

“…Educational reform reflective of current needs and practice is required (12). Recent research has provided recommendations for and examples of oncology curricula to help address some of these issues (16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23).…”

Medical Student–Reported Outcomes of a Radiation Oncologist–Led Preclinical Course in Oncology: A Five-Year Analysis

“…Since then, the needs of cancer patients, and the corresponding educational imperatives for future physicians who will encounter patients with cancer, have changed dramatically. At many institutions, undergraduate medical education in the area of cancer is fragmented, insufficient, and ineffective in preparing medical students for the clinical needs of their cancer patients (1,2,14,15,20,(25)(26)(27)(28).…”

“…The course material, as described elsewhere, seeks to give students longitudinal reinforcement by framing key concepts such as the pathophysiology, methods of detection, treatment options, and practical clinical considerations through the use of lectures, self-learning modules, and small group discussion sections (2,14,(18)(19)(20). Dedicated lectures on the role of radiation in cancer therapy give students a holistic view of cancer management.…”

“…At our institution, the Oncology Education Initiative (OEI), as previously described, incorporates cancer education into all 4 years of the medical school curriculum (14,20). The core experience of the OEI is the dedicated preclinical oncology block during the second year of the medical school curriculum.…”