NYMC Faculty Publications
Training and Education of Pediatric Radiation Oncologists: A Survey from the 2019 Pediatric Radiation Oncology Society Meeting
DOI
10.1002/pbc.28619
Journal Title
Pediatric Blood & Cancer
First Page
28619
Last Page
28619
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-2020
Department
Radiation Medicine
Abstract
To examine the educational background, clinical practice, and preferences regarding continuing medical education (CME) among radiation oncologists who attended the 2019 meeting of the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS), a survey consisting of 20 questions was distributed asking for demographic and educational background, clinical practice, and preferences regarding pediatric radiation oncology CME. Of 188 participants, 130 (69.2%) returned the questionnaire. More than 80% reported access to CT simulation, three-dimensional radiotherapy, and general anesthesia while <30% had access to intraoperative radiotherapy, proton, and heavy particle therapy. After residency, 12.1% did further training in pediatric radiation oncology. When asked about further training in pediatrics after residency, 88.8% answered that there should be a formal training program beyond residency in order to treat children. More than 75% acquired knowledge in pediatric radiation oncology through journals, books, live meetings, and tumor boards. The results of this survey may help Pediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS) in creating guidelines and recommendations for improvement in pediatric radiation oncology training and practice support as well as the development of CME activities most likely to benefit practitioners.
Recommended Citation
Paulino, A. C., Dieckmann, K., Esiashvili, N., Mahajan, A., Janssens, G. O., Halperin, E. C., Carrie, C., Parkes, J., Wolden, S. L., Seiersen, K., Awrey, S., Dieter-Kortmann, R., & Marcus, K. J. (2020). Training and Education of Pediatric Radiation Oncologists: A Survey from the 2019 Pediatric Radiation Oncology Society Meeting. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 67 (10), 28619-28619. https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.28619