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    • Oncology
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    • Physician assistants (PAs) play a vital role in patient care, including oncology.
    • There is a need to understand the current scope of oncology education within PA programs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the current state of oncology education provided by physician assistant (PA) programs.

    Main Methods:

    • A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted.
    • A web-based survey was administered to PA programs.

    Main Results:

    • All PA programs cover cancer genetics, prevention, diagnosis, and basic treatment.
    • Most programs offer limited hours on managing treatment side effects, emergencies, and palliative care.
    • Few programs address long-term sequelae, cancer surveillance, or survivor management.

    Conclusions:

    • PA programs prioritize cancer prevention and initial diagnosis, primarily through lectures and primary care rotations.
    • Enhancing oncology education during PA training and through continuing medical education is essential to improve PA competencies in cancer care.