Educating the Colleagues: Radiation Basics for Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents

Article Oncology education during medical school is limited(1). Most schools do not require oncology-oriented clerkships and radiation oncologists have limited involvement with students during preclinical and clinical years(1). An analysis from the radiation oncology (RO) education initiative for medical students reports that the program inspired 71% of the participants to seek additional learning opportunities(2). A systematic review of physicians' knowledge about radiation dose associated with CT scans revealed low to moderate knowledge about the involved health risks(3). Except for students interested in pursuing a RO career, RO exposure as a medical field is minimal in medical school.