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This study’s purpose was to have residents evaluate Radiation Oncology (RO) theoretical teaching practices in France. An anonymous electronically cross-functional survey on theoretical teaching practices in the RO residents was conducted by (i) collecting data from residents in the medical faculties in France, (ii) comparing the data across practices when possible and (iii) suggesting means of improvement. A total of 103 out of 140 RO residents responded to the survey (73.5% response rate). National, inter-university, university and internships courses do not exist in 0% (0), 16.5% (17), 53.4% (55) and 40.8% (42) of residents, respectively. Residents need additional training due to the shortage of specialised postgraduate degree training (49.5% (51)), CV enhancement to obtain a post-internship position (49.5% (51)) or as part of a career plan (47.6% (49)). The topics covered in teaching to be improved were the following: basic concept 61.2% (63), advanced concept 61.2 (63) and discussion of frequent clinical cases 50.5% (52). The topics not covered in teaching to be improved were the following: the development of career (66.0% (68)), medical English (56.3% (58)), the organisation of RO speciality (49.5% (51)) and the hospital management of RO department (38.8% (40)). This is the first national assessment of theoretical teaching of RO residents in France.
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The authors thank all the RO residents who responded to the survey. The French National Joint Union of Residents funded this practice survey.
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The article was co-authored by JC. Faivre, J.E. Bibault, T. Leroy, M. Agopiantz, J. Salleron, M. Wack, G. Janoray, H. Roché, S. Culine and S. Rivera. All those named authors have made a sufficient contribution to the work.
- J.C. Faivre, J.E. Bibault, J. Salleron and M. Wack designed the study, performed the statistical analysis and wrote the manuscript.
- T. Leroy, M. Agopiantz and G. Janoray reviewed the manuscript.
- H. Roché, S. Culine and S. Rivera provided mentorship and reviewed the manuscript.
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Faivre, JC., Bibault, JE., Leroy, T. et al. Evaluation of the Theoretical Teaching of Postgraduate Radiation Oncology Medical Residents in France: a Cross-Sectional Study. J Canc Educ 33, 383–390 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-017-1170-2
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