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Elective introduction to oncology

R S Axelrod1, K Lowney

  • 1American Cancer Society, Philadelphia Division, Inc., PA 19102.

Journal of Cancer Education : the Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Education
|January 1, 1993
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The St. George Medical Society offers clinical oncology fellowships for first-year medical students, providing valuable research and clinical experience. This program has successfully introduced over 3,000 students to oncology since 1974.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Oncology Training

Background:

  • The St. George Medical Society has provided oncology education since 1974.
  • It is part of the American Cancer Society's Philadelphia Division Professional Education Program.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To offer paid summer clinical and research fellowships to first-year medical students.
  • To provide a voluntary, one-on-one introduction to clinical oncology.

Main Methods:

  • Medical students participate in lectures and hands-on experiences.
  • Faculty preceptors offer summer experiences in various oncology subspecialties.
  • Students gain experience in university hospitals, community hospitals, and private practices.

Main Results:

  • Over 750 fellowships have been awarded since the program's inception.

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  • More than 3,000 students have attended the lectures.
  • The program offers a reproducible format for oncology introduction.

    • Conclusions:

    • The fellowship program successfully introduces medical students to clinical oncology.
    • It provides a structured and supportive learning environment.