ESTRO 2024 - Abstract Book

S2700

Interdisciplinary - Education in radiation therapy

ESTRO 2024

Specific SLAs were mandated as the assessment type to be used for each learning outcome. For 73 learning outcomes, the breakdown of SLAs agreed by the committee included 23 written task/reports, 21 oral assessment, 12 MCQ activities, 12 entrustment activities and 5 practical assessments. There were also 6 additional learning outcomes that were tied to online learning modules with automated online assessment. The aim of the SLAs was to ensure that all candidates are being assessed in the same way. To aid in successful implementation of the progressive assessment model and further improve standardisation of assessment, assessment rubrics were created to be used by supervisors for each assessment type in the programmatic assessment model. Rubrics consisted of a three-point scale, highlighting what a candidate needed to demonstrate in order to meet the required minimum expectations for the learning outcome. All work is marked against a set of criteria covering both cognitive and behavioural domains of learning, selected from the following categories;

1. Ability to perform practical tasks 2. Clinical medical physics judgement and responsibility, 3. Demonstrates critical and thorough scientific thinking, 4. Application of relevant theory to clinical situations, and 5. Communication

Conclusion:

An important element of education is providing meaningful feedback and encouraging communication between trainees and trainers. Previous workplace assessment left the way in which the candidate was assessed, and the level at which competence was determined, at the discretion of the supervisor. Trainees had previously borne the burden of proof of their competency by having to assemble portfolios of work, that may or may not display competence. Now the proof of competence is shared with the supervisors in providing rich feedback on the candidate, including areas of improvement as well as records of pre-defined assessment methods using rubrics and assessment templates. The programmatic assessment model now provides a clear indication of the level of competence expected, whilst also providing feedback to the learner, on their strengths or weaknesses for individual learning outcomes.

Keywords: medical physics, assessment, certification

2224

Digital Poster

Enhancing Student Perception of Radiation Oncology Through an Interactive Clerkship Program

Ekaterina Milovanova 1,2 , Federico Mastroleo 1,3 , Karl Mina Shokry Asaad Amin 1,2 , Lorenzo Colombi 1,2 , Michela Onza 1,2 , Riccardo Santamaria 1,2 , Stefano Durante 1 , Stefania Volpe 2 , Barbara Alicja Jereczek-Fossa 1,2 1 IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Department of Radiation Oncology, Milan, Italy. 2 University of Milan, Postgraduate Radiation Oncology School, Milan, Italy. 3 University of Piemonte Orientale (UPO), Department of Translational Medicine, Novara, Italy

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