Journal article
Perception of modern radiotherapy learning: study protocol for a mixed-methods analysis of trainees and trainers at a UK cancer centre
Gerard Walls, James J McAleer, Gerard G Hanna
BMJ Open | BMJ Journals | Published : 2020
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Radiotherapy technology and postgraduate medical training have both evolved significantly over the last 20 years. Clinical Oncology is a recognised craft specialty where the apprenticeship model of clinical training is applicable. The challenges of learning radiotherapy in the modern radiotherapy department workplace have not been comprehensively described and no optimal method has been identified. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: Five Clinical Oncology trainers and five Clinical Oncology trainees at a regional cancer centre will be invited to undertake a semistructured interview regarding their personal accounts of learning radiotherapy. Both trainees and consultants will be treated as e..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The applicant will undertake this research as part of the MSc in Clinical Education at Queen's University Belfast. The tuition fees for the third and final year of the part-time Postgraduate Taught course have been funded by the Dr Gary McGowan Scholarship from Friends of the Cancer Centre. The Scholarship was awarded following competitive application and is offered on an annual basis to an Oncology trainee who is undertaking additional studies during their clinical training. He has subsequently also funded by a Wellcome-HRB Irish Clinical Academic Training Fellowship.