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Defining a Leader Role curriculum for radiation oncology: A global Delphi consensus study
Sandra Turner1, Matthew Seel2, Theresa Trotter3
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia; University of Sydney, Australia.
Summary
This study defined 20 leadership competencies for radiation oncology (RO) professionals globally. These skills are crucial for quality improvement and advancing the radiation oncology field.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiation Oncology
- Healthcare Leadership
Background:
- Radiation oncology (RO) professionals must lead quality improvement initiatives.
- Leadership competencies are learnable skills essential for specialty advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define a globally applicable competency set for the radiation oncology (RO) Leader Role.
- To align with the CanMEDS Leader Role framework.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi consensus process with two online survey rounds.
- Involved diverse stakeholders: trainees, radiation oncologists, RO team members, educators, and patients.
Main Results:
- 76% of invitees completed Round 1; 97% of Round 1 respondents completed Round 2.
- A total of 20 radiation oncology (RO) Leader Role competencies were identified.
- Competencies demonstrated apparent global applicability.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully defined 20 globally applicable leadership competencies for radiation oncology (RO).
- This forms the foundation for developing educational, teaching, and assessment tools.
- These competencies are vital for the future of radiation oncology practice and quality improvement.
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