Journal article
Learning radiotherapy: The state of the art
GM Walls, GG Hanna, JJ McAleer
BMC Medical Education | BMC | Published : 2020
Abstract
Background: The last two decades have seen revolutionary developments in both radiotherapy technology and postgraduate medical training. Trainees are expected to attain competencies using a mix of experiential learning, formal postgraduate teaching, self-directed learning and peer education. Radiation (Clinical) Oncology is a recognised 'craft specialty' where the apprenticeship model of training is applicable. This scoping review examines the evidence in relation to how medical trainees learn radiotherapy. Methods: A systematic search of MEDINE and EMBASE was undertaken to identify studies of trainee and/or trainer experience of radiotherapy learning published 1999-2018. Results pertaining ..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The lead researcher was supported by Friends of the Cancer Centre to undertake this research as part of a MSc Clinical Education at Queen's University Belfast, through the Dr. Gary McGowan Scholarship. This regional cancer charity had no role in the design, execution, analysis or reporting of this study.