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Radiation Oncology Education Collaborative Study Group Annual Spring Symposium: Initial Impact and Feedback
David M Rosenberg1, Steve E Braunstein2, Emma C Fields3
1College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
Summary
The Radiation Oncology Education Collaborative Study Group (ROECSG) symposia successfully fostered radiation oncology (RO) educational scholarship and collaboration. Attendees reported improved knowledge, valuable feedback, and unique networking opportunities, rating ROECSG highly for educational advancement.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiation Oncology
- Professional Development
Background:
- The Radiation Oncology Education Collaborative Study Group (ROECSG) is an international network dedicated to enhancing radiation oncology (RO) education.
- This report details the outcomes of the first two ROECSG annual symposia, held in 2018 and 2019.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the activities and analyze participant feedback from the inaugural ROECSG symposia.
- To assess the impact of the symposia on participants' knowledge, feedback acquisition, and collaborative project development in RO education.
Main Methods:
- The study involved two one-day symposia featuring oral and poster presentations, leadership perspectives, and keynote addresses.
- Participant feedback was collected via post-symposia surveys, with research presentations made available online.
- Attendance data and demographic information were analyzed to understand participant diversity.
Main Results:
- Symposia attendance grew from 36 in 2018 to 76 in 2019, with participants from an increasing number of countries and institutions.
- Attendees represented diverse professional roles, including physicians, residents, medical students, physicists, and nurses.
- Ninety-nine percent of attendees felt the symposia fostered collaborative projects, 98% received feedback on scholarship, and 90% improved their knowledge of RO educational scholarship.
Conclusions:
- The ROECSG symposia successfully attracted a diverse group of radiation oncology professionals.
- These events provided valuable opportunities for presenting RO education scholarship and fostering professional networking.
- ROECSG was rated favorably compared to professional organizations in promoting educational scholarship, highlighting its unique contribution.
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