Variations in training of surgical oncologists: Proposal for a global curriculum

Abstract

Synopsis:The results of this study demonstrated significant global variations in surgical oncology training. These results call for a global curriculum in surgical oncology which has been developed by the Society of Surgical Oncology and the European Society of Surgical Oncology. Variations in Training of Surgical Oncologists: Proposal for a Global Curriculum Abstract:Background: The global cancer burden is predicted to rise significantly over the next few decades. While there are several barriers to providing optimal cancer care on the global stage, some are related to the absence of an adequately trained workforce. This could be partly attributed to the significant global variations in the training of surgical oncology professionals. There are currently no published data mapping the training pathways for surgical oncologists for all countries in the world. The aims of this descriptive article are to report on the training paradigms in surgical oncology for all countries in the world and correlate the influence of economic standing on these training paradigms.

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Clinical Utility of Preoperative Assessment in Ovarian Cancer Cytoreduction

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