Abstract
PurposeThe current status of German residency training in the field of radiation oncology is provided and compared to programmes in other countries. In particular, we present the DEGRO-Academy within the international context.MethodsCertified courses from 2018 and 2019 were systematically assigned to the DEGRO-Curriculum, retrospectively for 2018 and prospectively for 2019. In addition, questionnaires of course evaluations were provided, answered by course participants and collected centrally.ResultsOur data reveal a clear increase in curriculum coverage by certified courses from 57.6% in 2018 to 77.5% in 2019. The analyses enable potential improvements in German curriculum-based education. Specific topics of the DEGRO-Curriculum are still underrepresented, while others decreased in representation between 2018 and 2019. It was found that several topics in the DEGRO-Curriculum require more attention because of a low DEGRO-curriculum coverage. Evaluation results of certified courses improved significantly with a median grade of 1.62 in 2018 to 1.47 in 2019 (p = 0.0319).ConclusionThe increase of curriculum coverage and the simultaneous improvement of course evaluations are promising with respect to educational standards in Germany. Additionally, the early integration of radiation oncology into medical education is a prerequisite for resident training because of rising demands on quality control and increasing patient numbers. This intensified focus is a requirement for continued high standards and quality of curriculum-based education in radiation oncology both in Germany and other countries.
Highlights
The Academy of the German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO-Academy) was founded in 2004
The aim of the DEGRO-Academy is the achievement of a homogeneous specialist training across Germany, ensuring adequate patient care on a national scale
The DEGROAcademy introduced the curriculum required to become a resident in radiation oncology (DEGROCurriculum)
Summary
The Academy of the German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO-Academy) was founded in 2004. Medical Education (CME), implemented through the standardisation of medical specialist training in the field of radiation oncology [1]. The aim of the DEGRO-Academy is the achievement of a homogeneous specialist training across Germany, ensuring adequate patient care on a national scale. The DEGRO-Academy certifies educational courses that fulfil the high organisational and qualitative requirements of the society. The DEGROAcademy introduced the curriculum required to become a resident in radiation oncology (DEGROCurriculum). This curriculum was designed and approved by a board of German radiation oncology experts [4]
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