Radiation Sciences Education in Africa: An Assessment of Current Training Practices and Evaluation of a High-Yield Course in Radiation Biology and Radiation Physics.

Shane R Stecklein Cullen M TaniguchiAdam D MelanconDorothy Chilambe Lombe Kennedy Lishimpi Lewis BandaCatherine MwabaGeorge PupweMaurice MwaleHarry Munkupa Mulape Kanduza Barbara MuleAugustine MwaleLaurence CourtJared D OhrtMichael E KupfermanAnuja JhingranSusan Citonje Msadabwe-Chikuni

Published in: JCO global oncology (2021)

Radiation sciences education in African oncology training programs is inadequate. International collaboration between expert radiation biology and radiation physics instructors can address this educational deficiency and improve trainee competence in the foundational radiation sciences that is critical for the safe and effective delivery of radiotherapy.

Keyphrases

radiation induced
healthcare
early stage
public health
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy
palliative care
clinical practice
replacement therapy