One-Day Radiation Oncology Course for Medical Students from Medical Schools Without Affiliated Radiotherapy Centers
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2026-01-01
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08858195
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15430154
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2-s2.0-105032148390
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Journal of Cancer Education
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Journal of Cancer Education (2026)
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Thaweerat W., Dankulchai P., Apiwarodom N., Petsuksiri J., Rongthong W., Prasartseree T., Nakkrasae P., Jaikuna T., Pleanarom S., Phongprapun W. One-Day Radiation Oncology Course for Medical Students from Medical Schools Without Affiliated Radiotherapy Centers. Journal of Cancer Education (2026). doi:10.1007/s13187-026-02830-3 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/115706
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One-Day Radiation Oncology Course for Medical Students from Medical Schools Without Affiliated Radiotherapy Centers
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Abstract
Exposure to radiation oncology is limited for students at medical schools without affiliated radiotherapy centers. To address this barrier, a university-based radiation oncology division delivered a one-day radiation oncology course to medical students from medical schools without radiotherapy facilities. The course included lectures that covered the basic principles of radiotherapy, followed by a department visit to observe external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy workflows. A self-evaluated questionnaire was distributed upon completion of the course to evaluate the course format and students’ understanding of radiotherapy. During the academic year 2024, thirty-one students from two medical schools participated in the course. The course was well received by the participants. Self-evaluation indicated that most students had limited knowledge and understanding of radiation oncology prior to the course, but this improved following participation. Therefore, a one-day radiation oncology course is a feasible and effective approach to providing accessible radiation oncology education for medical students at institutions lacking radiotherapy facilities.