| Residents' educational needs during transition into radiation oncology residency. | |
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PMID: 22051463 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess current practices, strengths, and deficiencies in the orientation process for incoming radiation oncology (RO) residents. METHODS: An institutional review board-approved anonymous survey was distributed electronically to RO residents in postgraduate years 2 to 5 and those in their first postgraduate years. Questions were included on the type and utility of orientation materials received by residents before and upon entering RO residency. RESULTS: Responses were received from 25.3% of all current and recent residents. Most residents (81.3%) had 2 or 3 months of prior experience rotating in clinical RO. Orientation materials in RO were received by 74.1% of residents before starting residency. An orientation at the start of RO residency was received by 95.4% of RO residents. Orientation length was <1 hour in 2.8%, 1 hour to a half day in 7.8%, more than a half day but <1 full day in 21.8%, >1 full day but <1 week in 45.8%, and >1 week but <1 month in 20.1%. Almost half of RO residents (48.4%) felt that an RO orientation was essential, but only 11.3% of residents felt that their orientation programs were essential. A statistically significant Spearman's correlation was observed between programs with longer orientation and increased helpfulness of orientation (ρ = 0.26, P = .008). Residents with more components in their onsite orientations felt that their orientations were more helpful (ρ = 0.407, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Radiation oncology residents could benefit from a more comprehensive orientation, including a broader array of materials sent to incoming residents for their review before starting residency and a more extensive onsite orientation. |
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Virginia M Diavolitsis; Haider Shirazi; John Boyle; John P Hayes |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR Volume: 8 ISSN: 1558-349X ISO Abbreviation: J Am Coll Radiol Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-11-04 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101190326 Medline TA: J Am Coll Radiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 785-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 American College of Radiology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Radiation Oncology, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. |
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