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Introduction: Integrative oncology combines evidence-based methods of oncological therapy, supportive medicine, nutrition and physical activity as well as complementary medicine and can significantly improve the effectiveness of therapy and the quality of life for cancer patients. However, scientifically based continuing education in this area has so far rarely been available.
Project outline: The part-time continuing education program in "Integrative Onkologie" at the University of Jena is the first in Germany to offer scientifically based training for various healthcare professions. The focus lies on evidence-based content regarding the diagnosis, therapy, prevention and survivorship of cancer from the fields of complementary medicine, sport and nutrition. The course comprises 3 semesters of distance learning with one attendance weekend in Jena and concludes with a Master's thesis (M.Sc.). All healthcare professionals with a first university degree in medicine or health sciences and at least one year of professional experience are eligible for admission. The development of the study program was supported by surveys and statements from students and experts.
Results: A demand survey of students (N=128) and statements (N=15) from healthcare professionals show that the course closes a gap in education and training. The course was seen as an attractive and suitable alternative to subject-specific consecutive Master's courses. Its interdisciplinary focus and its high relevance with regard to improvements in healthcare were rated particularly positive. From the students' point of view, the topics of nutrition and physical activity were seen as particularly interesting, while the expert's statements emphasized the need for evidence-based discussion, especially in the field of complementary medicine.
Discussion: The course fills an important gap and provides evidence-based further training in integrative oncology. The presented conditions are rated as appropriate and the extended professional options and improvement of care in everyday practice are emphasized. The course was approved in April 2023 and has already started with the first cohort in the winter semester 2023 (October).
Conclusion: The postgraduate course in integrative oncology at the University of Jena offers thorough training for healthcare professionals and fulfills the requirements for continuing education programs. It can therefore make a significant contribution to medical consultation needs and improving care in oncology and enable a faster path to specialized continuing education for many specialties.
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GMS Journal for Medical Education (GMS J Med Educ) – formerly GMS Zeitschrift für Medizinische Ausbildung – publishes scientific articles on all aspects of undergraduate and graduate education in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and other health professions. Research and review articles, project reports, short communications as well as discussion papers and comments may be submitted. There is a special focus on empirical studies which are methodologically sound and lead to results that are relevant beyond the respective institution, profession or country. Please feel free to submit qualitative as well as quantitative studies. We especially welcome submissions by students. It is the mission of GMS Journal for Medical Education to contribute to furthering scientific knowledge in the German-speaking countries as well as internationally and thus to foster the improvement of teaching and learning and to build an evidence base for undergraduate and graduate education. To this end, the journal has set up an editorial board with international experts. All manuscripts submitted are subjected to a clearly structured peer review process. All articles are published bilingually in English and German and are available with unrestricted open access. Thus, GMS Journal for Medical Education is available to a broad international readership. GMS Journal for Medical Education is published as an unrestricted open access journal with at least four issues per year. In addition, special issues on current topics in medical education research are also published. Until 2015 the journal was published under its German name GMS Zeitschrift für Medizinische Ausbildung. By changing its name to GMS Journal for Medical Education, we wish to underline our international mission.
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