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1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Radiation Medicine Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Clinical Oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain))
|October 10, 2019
Summary
Radiation oncology residents and faculty identified key mentorship needs and experiences. Findings will inform the development of structured mentorship programs to support professional growth in radiation oncology training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiation Oncology
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Mentorship is crucial for resident development in postgraduate medical training.
- Formal mentorship programs are not standard in radiation oncology residency.
- Understanding resident and faculty perspectives on mentorship is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the mentorship needs and experiences of radiation oncology residents and faculty.
- To identify areas for improvement in existing mentorship structures.
- To inform the development of a tailored mentorship program.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with radiation oncology residents and faculty.
- Inductive thematic analysis of transcribed interviews.
- Data collection until thematic saturation was achieved.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged: mentorship experiences, evolving needs during training, relationship-building mechanisms, and peer mentorship.
- Explored alignment and discordance in perceptions between residents and faculty.
- Thematic saturation was reached with 20 interviews (10 residents, 10 faculty).
Conclusions:
- Resident and faculty perceptions of mentorship in radiation oncology were explored.
- Identified key areas for developing and implementing effective mentorship programs.
- Insights can guide the creation of adaptable mentorship programs for oncology training.
