Engaging Future Clinical Oncology Researchers: An Initiative to Integrate Teaching of Biostatistics and Research Methodology into Specialty Training.

摘要: Abstract Aims To evaluate the learner's perspectives on a novel workshop programme designed to improve skills in biostatistics, research methodology and critical appraisal oncology. Materials methods Trainees were surveyed anonymously at completion of each annual from 2012 2015. In total, 103 trainees years 2–4 training radiation oncology responded, giving 94% survey response rate. A 1 day workshop, by biostatisticians oncologist facilitators, is central component teaching appraisal. This links short didactic lectures about statistical concepts interactive trainee discussions around discipline-related publications. Results The was run conjunction with major clinical trials group meeting alternating programmes (A B). Most participants (44–47/47 for 48–55/56 B), reported that their understanding one or more individual topics improved as result teaching. Refinement over time led favourable perception ‘optimal' balance between didactic/interactive teaching: nine 27 (33%) responses seen 2013 compared 23 29 (79%) 2015 ( P Conclusions Overall, positive perceptions educational value this programme, feedback identifying areas where resource might be improved. model could readily adapted suit other medical disciplines and/or environments, using specialty-specific illuminate key concepts.