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Palliative medicine trainees and their mandatory oncology module
1Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington, New Zealand. amandalanders@paradise.net.nz
Internal Medicine Journal
|July 17, 2010
Summary
Palliative medicine trainees find the oncology module valuable but suggest a more flexible curriculum. Most believe the oncology module should remain mandatory, despite some concerns about skill development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Palliative Care
- Oncology Training
Background:
- Palliative medicine training requires 36 months, including a 6-month oncology module.
- Limited data exist on trainee experiences with the oncology module curriculum.
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) mandates essential learning objectives for trainees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate palliative medicine trainees' skills development related to RACP objectives.
- To assess trainees' experiences during their mandatory 6-month oncology training.
- To gather feedback on the structure and appropriateness of the oncology module.
Main Methods:
- An investigator-designed questionnaire was distributed to Australasian palliative medicine trainees and first-year consultants.
- A response rate of 45% was achieved for the survey.
- Data were analyzed to identify trends in skill development and training experiences.
Main Results:
- Women reported more negative experiences regarding communication skills and ethics training.
- Trainees in specific chapters rated leadership and management skill development lower.
- 58% of respondents supported retaining the mandatory oncology module.
Conclusions:
- The oncology module is considered valuable by most trainees.
- There is a need for a more tailored and flexible approach to oncology training within palliative medicine.
- Addressing gender-based differences in perceived skill development is important.
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