Oncology Education in Angola: Current Status and Recommendations for Improvement

Angola, a country grappling with prevalent tropical diseases such as malaria, is witnessing an alarming rise in cancer-related deaths. Despite the escalating significance of cancer globally and in Angola, the nation’s medical schools lack compulsory oncology disciplines in their curricula. This abse...

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Published in:Journal of cancer education 2024-12, Vol.39 (6), p.625-628
Main Authors: da Rocha, João Wilson, Silva, Fábio da Costa da, Lara Santos, Lúcio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angola - epidemiology
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Cancer
Cancer Research
Clinical medicine
Collaboration
Content analysis
Curricula
Curriculum
Data collection
Education, Medical, Undergraduate
Experiential learning
Hospitals
Humans
Interdisciplinary aspects
Internships
Medical education
Medical Oncology - education
Medical schools
Medical students
Mortality
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Oncology
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Schools, Medical
Students, Medical
Teaching methods
Training
Tropical diseases
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Summary:Angola, a country grappling with prevalent tropical diseases such as malaria, is witnessing an alarming rise in cancer-related deaths. Despite the escalating significance of cancer globally and in Angola, the nation’s medical schools lack compulsory oncology disciplines in their curricula. This absence compromises the comprehensive training of medical students, preventing the development of integrated perspectives and skills crucial for addressing the growing cancer burden. This article, authored by the Angolan Oncology Research Group (AORG), proposes an oncology program for undergraduate medical students in Angola, aiming to bridge the educational gap. The program outlines discipline objectives, topics to be covered, class formats, and workload considerations.
ISSN:0885-8195
1543-0154
1543-0154
DOI:10.1007/s13187-024-02444-7