title: [Insights of young French surgical oncologists: motives and training].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  In France, surgical oncology is not recognized as a unique specialty, but as a sub-specialization offered to surgeons in training. To date, their motives and training have not been studied.
  
  
  METHODS
  We set a dedicated online survey suggested to 102 surgeons applying for the specific national degree in surgical oncology.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The answer rate was 60%. Responders were constituted of a majority of male (61%), their median age was 31 years. They were mainly residents (33%) and fellows working in university (25%) or non-university (28%) hospitals. Most responders have chosen their organ specialization at the beginning, and their oncologic sub-specialization at the middle of their residency, after a meeting with a senior surgeon. Regarding practical education, 85% used surgical videos, 62% mechanical training devices, 60% animal surgery, and 38% cadaver dissection. Regarding career expectations, 67% would like to work in a cancer centre, 51% in a university hospital, and 26% in a private institution. To explain these choices, 51% referred to research and 65% to teaching interests.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study outlines the role of mentorship and the lack of practical teaching outside the operating room during the training in surgical oncology in France.
authors.affiliation: Institut Gustave-Roussy, département de chirurgie ORL et cervicofaciale, 114, rue Édouard-Vaillant, 94805 Villejuif Cedex, France. fdeneuve@club.fr
authors.forename: Sophie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Deneuve
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rivera
authors.forename: Nicolas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Carrabin
authors.forename: Antoine
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Douard
authors.forename: Laurent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Plard
authors.forename: Mathieu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Peyre
authors.forename: Pierre
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mordant
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001296:Audiovisual Aids / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002102:Cadaver; D002321:Career Choice; D004210:Dissection / Q000193:education; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D023421:Models, Animal; D009042:Motivation