ESTRO 2025 - Abstract Book

S2165

Interdisciplinary – Education in radiation oncology

ESTRO 2025

1483

Digital Poster Radiation Oncology Education in Asia: A Comprehensive Survey of the Federation of Asian Organizations for Radiation Oncology (FARO) Prangrawee Sangchan 1 , Noriko Kishi 2 , Lynn Lynn Kyi 3 , John Mark F. Carabeo 4 , Madhu Sairam.R 5 , Tomoaki Tamaki 6 1 Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand. 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, Japan. 3 Department of Radiation Oncology, Yangon General Hospital, Yangon, Myanmar. 4 Department of Radiology, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Manila, Philippines. 5 Comprehensive Cancer Center, Kovai Medical Center and Hospitals, Tamil Nadu, India. 6 Department of Radiation Oncology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan Purpose/Objective: Education is a fundamental step of strategizing radiation oncology development in response to rising cancer incidence. We systematically reviewed the publications on radiation oncology education and identified that the majority are data from North America and Europe. This study aims to provide an overview of radiation oncology education among the member countries of the Federation of Asian Organizations for Radiation Oncology (FARO). Material/Methods: A 13-question survey was designed to investigate 3 phases of radiation oncology education: medical school, residency and professional development. The online survey was completed by the FARO Leadership Program delegates from 14 member countries in October 2024. Results: Population number, economic group, the number of certified radiation oncologists, availability of radiation oncology training program, authorized licensure and continuing medical education among 14 member countries of FARO are outlined in Table 1 . Table 1 Overview of Radiation Oncology workforce and education among FARO Member Countries (2023).