The status of Radiation Oncology (RO) teaching to medical students in Europe

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Highlights • RO teaching is underrepresented in the curriculum of medical students in Europe. • RO is often taught and examined in modular courses. • E-learning, computer-based examination and OSCE are used in few institutions. • Clerkships and policies to enroll students in RO departments should be improved.

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