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Digestive oncologist in the gastroenterology training curriculum
Chris Jacob Johan Mulder1, Marc Peeters, Annemieke Cats
1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, VU University Medical Center, 1007 MB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. cjmulder@vumc.nl
World Journal of Gastroenterology
|May 11, 2011
Summary
Digestive Oncology training needs a defined curriculum within Hepatogastroenterology (HGE). This document proposes a roadmap for developing specialized training programs to produce well-qualified digestive oncologists.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
- Digestive Oncology
Background:
- Gastroenterology (GE) evolved from Internal Medicine, now including Hepatology.
- Digestive Oncology training is currently ill-defined within the Hepatogastroenterology (HGE) curriculum.
- HGE specialists seek a more active role beyond diagnostic and technical functions in digestive tumor management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose the development of a structured Digestive Oncology curriculum.
- To suggest minimum oncology training endpoints for the standard HGE curriculum.
- To outline a roadmap for organizing specialized Digestive Oncology training.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing current HGE training paradigms.
- Proposing minimum curriculum endpoints for oncology within HGE.
- Highlighting existing advanced training programs in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- Suggesting a focus year for Digestive Oncology in the Netherlands.
Main Results:
- A need for a defined Digestive Oncology curriculum within HGE is identified.
- Proposed minimum training standards and a focus year in the Netherlands.
- An advanced 2-year training program with specific qualifications in Digestive Oncology has been developed.
- Belgian training includes a 6-month medical oncology placement.
Conclusions:
- A structured approach to Digestive Oncology training is essential for producing competent specialists.
- International societies should support certifications for specialized Digestive Oncology training within HGE.
- HGE specialists are integral to multidisciplinary oncological teams and can administer chemotherapy.
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