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Implementation and Evaluation of a Cancer Immunotherapy Elective for Medical Students: A Mixed-Methods Descriptive Study
Mark Raynor;
Rivers Hock;
Brandon Godinich;
Satish Maharaj;
Houriya Ayoubieh;
Cynthia Perry;
Jessica Chacon
ABSTRACT
The rapid advancements in cancer immunotherapy have revolutionized the landscape of oncology, offering new hope and treatment paradigms for patients with various cancers. Cancer immunotherapy is a complex and evolving field with transformative potential, necessitating its inclusion in undergraduate medical education. We describe the design and implementation of a novel, online elective in cancer immunotherapy for fourth-year medical students. The elective was well received by the students and enhanced their understanding and interest in the field. The implementation of a cancer immunotherapy elective is a vital step towards enhancing medical education. A blueprint for the design and implementation of the elective is provided with the aim to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research, basic science and its clinical applications, and prepare the next generation of physicians to meet the challenges of modern oncology.
Citation
Please cite as:
Raynor M, Hock R, Godinich B, Maharaj S, Ayoubieh H, Perry C, Chacon J
Implementation and Evaluation of a Cancer Immunotherapy Elective for Medical Students: Mixed Methods Descriptive Study