Radiation oncology residency training programs in China:investigation and comparison with western programs
Qi Shunan1, Yang Zhuanbo1, Wang Hua2, Cao Jianzhong3, Zhang Ximei4, Fan Chengcheng5, Wang Qifeng6, Wang Shulian1, Li Yexiong1
1Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/ Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China; 2Department of Radiation Oncology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China; 3Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanxi Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030013, China; 4Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300060, China; 5Department of Radiation Oncology, Henan Provincial Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China; 6Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Provincial Cancer Hospital, Chengdu 610041, China
Abstract：Objective To summarize the experience of radiation oncology residency training programs in western coutries, and provide evidence to improve the present Phase-I Radiation Oncology Residency Training Programs in China. Methods An electronic questionnaire-based survey was conducted among residents and staffs in 6 top cancer centers in China and 5 centers from Europe and North America to collect their feedback regarding the description and comparison of different programs. Results , A total of 70 responses and 4 papers explaining relevant training programs from 26 residents and 23 teachers in Chinese hopsitals and 20 residents and 1 teacher from Europe and North America were received. The Radiation Oncology Residency Training Programs in China were designed into 2 phases, and the Results in the current study were involved with the first phase. Program designs were similar in the following aspects:goal, clinical practice-based training, rotation curriculum, interim and final assessment. However, the total timeframe in the investigated Chinese Phase-I programs was shorter than that in western hospitals (2 to 3 years vs. 4 to 5 years). Chinese programs covered major common diseases, whereas rotation design was performed based on each individual disease in western programs. In Chinese programs, the working hours were mainly 40-60 h every week. Although the working hours were commensurate with local workforce regulations, the residents from MSK program had an outstanding longer working time of 60-80 h every week and treated more patients compared with other programs. Conclusions The investigated Phase-I Radiation Oncology Residency Training Programs in 6 top cancer centers in China share common features in goals, training modes and assessments with western programs. However, our programs have shorter timeframe and less detailed requirements in individual disease than the western programs.
Qi Shunan,Yang Zhuanbo,Wang Hua et al. Radiation oncology residency training programs in China:investigation and comparison with western programs[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2021, 30(1): 1-6.
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