title: The International Core Literature Consensus (ICLC): an alternative curriculum for Oncologists.
abstract: Oncologists must familiarize themselves with a complex evidence base. Several curricula have been devised, but it is not clear how these are used. We chose breast cancer, since this has a large literature base. Of the 285 radiation and medical oncology trainees in the USA and UK responding to our survey, over 90% reported knowledge of the literature was essential. Just over half of respondents had actually read the ASCO or ESMO curricula, with only 23% reporting that the curricula were important in their learning. Our survey revealed dissatisfaction with current curricula and a demand for more pragmatic literature guidance. We designed an alternative curriculum by using a 21-member peer review group to validate a list of key papers in breast oncology. Oncologists in training need guidance to direct their study. A curriculum based on an International Core Literature Consensus might match the needs of trainees more closely.
authors.affiliation: University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-6043, USA. Shilpenp@uw.edu
authors.forename: Shilpen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Reshma
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jagsi
authors.forename: Natalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: Luke
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hughes-Davies
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Parkinson
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004517:Education, Professional; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007390:International Agencies; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000193:education*; D018787:Radiation Oncology / Q000193:education*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends