Abstract
IntroductionSurgical oncology is a defined specialty within the European Board of Surgery within the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Variation in training and specialization still occurs across Europe. There is a need to align the core knowledge needed to fulfil the criteria across subspecialities in surgical oncology. Material and methodsThe core curriculum, established in 2013, was developed with contributions from expert advisors from within the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) and European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and related subspeciality experts. ResultsThe current version reiterates and updates the core curriculum structure needed for current and future candidates who plans to train for and eventually sit the European fellowship exam for the European Board of Surgery in Surgical Oncology. The content included is not intended to be exhaustive but, rather to give the candidate an idea of expectations and areas for in depth study, in addition to the practical requirements. The five elements included are: Basic principles of oncology; Disease site specific oncology; Generic clinical skills; Training recommendations, and, lastly; Eligibility for the EBSQ exam in Surgical Oncology. ConclusionsAs evidence-based care for cancer patients evolves through research into basic science, translational research and clinical trials, the core curriculum will evolve, mature and adapt to deliver continual improvements in cancer outcomes for patients.
Highlights
ResultsBreast cancer care has become the field of breast cancer specialists and in some countries breast surgeons have moved away from national surgical oncology societies[5] and hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery has become a focused area for surgeons only performing procedures in this very specific anatomical site with a need for tailored training curricula [68]
Surgical oncology is a defined specialty within the European Board of Surgery within the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)
Candidates should have a good understanding of the psychological impact of cancer, at all stages of the cancer journey
Summary
Breast cancer care has become the field of breast cancer specialists and in some countries breast surgeons have moved away from national surgical oncology societies[5] and hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery has become a focused area for surgeons only performing procedures in this very specific anatomical site with a need for tailored training curricula [68]. Despite this there are still huge variations in practice and discrepancies in training, both within Europe and worldwide[9,10,11,12,13,14,15]. The five elements included are: 1. Basic principles of oncology
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