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Shahrzad Safari¹, Kerry E Rolph², Juliette Bouillon³

¹Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties (TVETS), 525 South St. Walpole, MA 02081 USA.

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Summary

Veterinary students need more structured oncology training. An elective improved confidence in basic skills, but advanced training is crucial for complex tasks like chemotherapy administration.

Keywords:

Competency-Based Veterinary Education (CBVE)competency/competencies educational methods

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Background:

Veterinary education requires structured competency development.
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges' Competency-Based Veterinary Education 2.0 framework lacks oncology-specific sub-competencies.

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To evaluate the impact of an Advanced Oncology Elective on veterinary students' skills and confidence.
To identify gaps in oncology training within veterinary curricula.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional survey of veterinary students (semesters 6-10) and alumni.
Assessment of perceived importance, experience, and confidence in oncology skills using a Likert scale.
Analysis based on oncological sub-competencies from domains 1, 2, and 5.

Main Results:

Over half of graduating students lacked confidence and experience in key oncology sub-competencies.
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Students completing the elective and a rotation showed increased confidence in specific skills.

Conclusions:

Structured oncology training, including defined sub-competencies, is essential for veterinary education.
Additional learning opportunities enhance fundamental skills, but curriculum refinement is needed for clinical practice readiness.
Further research is required to address limitations like low response rates and potential biases.