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Kjetil Søreide¹, Elena Rangelova², Christina Dopazo³

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A unified European surgical oncology curriculum is needed. This article outlines essential pancreatic cancer topics for training and the European Union of Medical Specialists/European Board of Surgical Qualification fellowship exam.

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Area of Science:

Surgical Oncology Education
Medical Training Standards

Background:

A common European education and training track in surgical oncology is essential.
Existing frameworks like the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) courses and the core curriculum address theoretical and practical training.
The UEMS/EBSQ fellowship exam assesses core competencies, but a standardized curriculum for specific cancer types is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the need for a standardized curriculum in surgical oncology.
To provide a condensed outline of key topics for pancreatic cancer within the surgical oncology curriculum.
To support optimal practice and consistent training across Europe.

Main Methods:

Review and synthesis of existing surgical oncology training frameworks.
Identification of core competencies and knowledge areas for pancreatic cancer surgery.
Development of a structured curriculum outline.

Main Results:

A comprehensive outline of essential topics for pancreatic cancer surgical oncology training is presented.
The outline covers key areas relevant to optimal practice and the UEMS/EBSQ fellowship exam.
This serves as a foundational element for a common European curriculum.

Conclusions:

Standardized curricula are crucial for consistent surgical oncology education in Europe.
This pancreatic cancer outline provides a framework for training and assessment.
Implementing such outlines will enhance surgical oncology practice and patient care across Europe.