Impact of Competency-Based Education and Multidisciplinary Team Teaching for Standardized Training Resident on Radiation Oncology

Abstract

Radiation oncology is a pivotal discipline in cancer management, requiring the integration of clinical expertise and technical skills. Traditional methods often fall short in fostering essential competencies such as interdisciplinary collaboration and problem-solving. This study evaluated the effectiveness of competency-based education (CBE) combined with multidisciplinary team (MDT) teaching in improving hospital standardized training trainees' academic performance and clinical competencies during their radiation oncology rotations. This trial involved 128 hospital standardized training trainees from Anhui Medical University, split into two groups: 64 trainees from the 2023 cohort received traditional teaching, while 64 trainees from the 2024 cohort were taught using the CBE-MDT model. The outcomes were assessed through rotation completion exams (100-point scale) and a 25-item Likert-scale survey. Statistical analysis included independent t tests and chi-square tests. The two groups were comparable in their general characteristics, such as sex and age (P > 0.05). The experimental group showed significant improvements in final exam scores (98.3 ± 1.9 vs. 97.7 ± 1.3, P < 0.05) and higher satisfaction scores (95.92 ± 2.80 vs. 87.73 ± 3.35, P < 0.001). The integration of CBE and MDT teaching significantly enhances academic performance and competency development in radiation oncology training. These findings support the adoption of innovative pedagogical approaches in medical education to prepare future healthcare professionals for multidisciplinary clinical challenges.

Keywords: Clinical training; Competency-based education; Hospital standardized training trainee; Multidisciplinary team teaching; Radiation oncology.