Advancing Resident Education: Experiential Success in the Creation of a Comprehensive Clinical Didactic Series in Radiation Oncology.
| Autor: | Khan Q; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa., Bowar B; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa., Myers B; Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa., Kenjar F; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa., Byrne JD; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa., Gainey J; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Advances in radiation oncology [Adv Radiat Oncol] 2024 Feb 02; Vol. 9 (5), pp. 101452. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 02 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.adro.2024.101452 |
| Abstrakt: | Purpose: An effective didactic curriculum is a cornerstone for a successful residency program, as it is the basis upon which residents acquire the necessary knowledge and perspective to provide high-quality, evidence-based care. Here we describe our success in creating a standardized curriculum in clinical radiation oncology - one that was well-received and led to significantly improved performance on the national in-service examination. Methods and Materials: One-hundred and fifty topics were outlined in accordance with the American Board of Radiology; to accommodate this breadth of material, didactic frequency was increased from biweekly to daily. As a clinical correlate to these sessions, a teaching library of over 100 real-world cases was compiled for individual learning. Finally, comprehensive dosimetric constraints were compiled to aid residents in radiation therapy plan evaluation. To evaluate these curricular changes, anonymous questionnaires were provided to all residents and faculty, and de-identified resident clinical performance from the annual in-service examination was analyzed. Results: Before the introduction of the standardized curriculum, the mean clinical percentage on the in-service examination was 46%, equivalent to the 17th percentile. Within 2 years of implementation of the new curriculum, both the mean percentage and percentile were significantly improved, with the mean percentage correct at 69.3% and the mean percentile at the 59th percentile ( P < .001 and P = .034, respectively). Feedback showed the curriculum to be well-received and used frequently outside of standard didactic hours. Conclusions: This is the first report of the creation of a standardized curriculum and outcomes in radiation oncology. Although there are certainly developmental challenges, addressing these barriers creates an education model that effectively imparts knowledge, fosters multidisciplinary thinking, and prepares residents for the diverse challenges of clinical practice. We present our institutional experience with the intent of publishing this curriculum on a national platform in the coming years. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. (© 2024 The Author(s).) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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