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One-Day Radiation Oncology Course for Medical Students from Medical Schools Without Affiliated Radiotherapy Centers
Wajana Thaweerat1, Pittaya Dankulchai2, Nantakan Apiwarodom1
1Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Summary
A one-day radiation oncology course effectively educated medical students lacking radiotherapy facilities. This accessible training improved their understanding of radiation oncology principles and workflows.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiation Oncology
Background:
- Medical schools without radiotherapy centers offer limited radiation oncology exposure.
- This educational gap hinders comprehensive medical training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a one-day radiation oncology course for medical students.
- To improve radiation oncology knowledge in students from institutions lacking radiotherapy facilities.
Main Methods:
- A one-day course comprising lectures on radiotherapy principles and a department visit.
- Observation of external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy workflows.
- Self-evaluation questionnaires assessed student understanding before and after the course.
Main Results:
- Thirty-one students from two medical schools participated in the academic year 2024.
- The course was well-received, with participants reporting improved knowledge.
- Self-evaluation confirmed limited prior understanding but significant improvement post-course.
Conclusions:
- A one-day radiation oncology course is a feasible and effective educational strategy.
- This approach provides accessible radiation oncology education for students at institutions without radiotherapy facilities.
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