Educating the Colleagues: Radiation Basics for Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents

Toms Vengaloor Thomas; Kati K Reddy; Ashley Albert; Mildred Ridgway; William Robinson; Srinivasan Vijayakumar

doi:10.1016/j.adro.2021.100843

Educating the Colleagues: Radiation Basics for Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents

Adv Radiat Oncol. 2021 Nov 7;7(2):100843. doi: 10.1016/j.adro.2021.100843. eCollection 2022 Mar-Apr.

Authors

Toms Vengaloor Thomas¹, Kati K Reddy¹, Ashley Albert², Mildred Ridgway¹, William Robinson¹, Srinivasan Vijayakumar¹

Affiliations

¹ University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.
² Arizona Center for Cancer Care, Peoria, Arizona.

Abstract

Exposure to radiation oncology (RO) is limited among medical students, excluding those who wish to pursue a radiation oncology career. Consequently, RO knowledge in gynecological malignancies may differ among obstetricians and gynecologists (OB&G), depending on their experience and training level. Establishing a program to educate OB&G residents about basic radiation oncology principles may improve patients' coordination and treatment with gynecological malignancies. At our institution, radiation oncology residents conducted a 2-part training session for OB&G colleagues, which included a lecture and hands-on training. Educational sessions targeting OB&G residents are needed to enhance knowledge about radiation treatments and improve patient care.