Learning Tool for Tumors

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byRachel Jimenez, MD

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study involves both the development of a novel learning tool, the Radiation Treatment Plan Evaluation Learning Module, as well as a pilot program to validate this tool as an effective resource to teach treatment plan review and optimization to radiation oncology residents.

Research Team

Rachel Jimenez, MD

Principal Investigator

Massachusetts General Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for radiation oncology resident physicians in their PGY-2, PGY-3, or PGY-4 year. Participants must have finished a breast cancer-specific radiation oncology rotation at least 3 months before joining the study. Special populations are not included.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a radiation oncology resident in my 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year.

I completed a breast cancer radiation rotation over 3 months ago.

Exclusion Criteria

The study will not include any special populations.

Treatment Details

Interventions

Radiation Treatment Plan Evaluation Learning Tool (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study is testing a new learning module designed to teach treatment plan review and optimization to residents specializing in radiation oncology. It's both about developing this educational tool and checking if it works well as a teaching resource.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Radiation Treatment Plan Evaluation Learning ModuleExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Radiation oncology resident physicians will complete study procedures as below: * Initial survey and pre-module examination. * Learning module. * Post-module survey and examination.