Using the Dosimetric Radiation Plan as a Teaching Tool for Early Trainees to Understand Radiation Toxicity

Radiation therapy (RT) has drastically advanced in the past several decades, leading to highly complex and personalized dosimetric treatment plans. Despite the importance of radiation treatment planning, medical students and residents/fellows in medical or surgical oncology-related fields have limited exposure to radiation therapy management and the role of radiation oncology in cancer care.1 Education literature suggests adult learners comprehend new topics in the context of prior experience. For many medical students and oncology-affiliated trainees, prior experiences with RT have involved clinical care for acute and late-term side effects of RT.
Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research