[Cancer Professional Training Program in Hokushin Region]

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Medical Education
• Public Health

Background:

• The Hokushin-Gan-pro is a collaborative educational initiative involving multiple universities in Japan's Hokushin region.
• There is a need for specialized professionals in cancer patient management, genomic medicine, and palliative care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To train healthcare professionals in advanced cancer management.
• To establish a regional cancer database for specific patient populations.
• To disseminate cancer information to the public.

Main Methods:

• Developed and delivered graduate and medical staff courses using e-learning and web conferencing.
• Facilitated overseas training in cancer genomic medicine and palliative care.
• Initiated a regional cancer database project using data from 22 hospitals.
• Conducted public lectures for cancer awareness.

Main Results:

• Successfully launched and enrolled students in graduate and medical staff courses exceeding expectations.
• Provided international training opportunities in key cancer care areas.
• Collected and began analyzing regional cancer data for specific patient groups.
• Engaged the public through informational lectures.

Conclusions:

• The Hokushin-Gan-pro effectively trains cancer care professionals and advances regional cancer research.
• The initiative contributes to improving cancer patient management and public understanding of cancer.
• The regional database project provides valuable insights into cancer characteristics in the Hokushin area.