Variations in gynecologic oncology training in low (LIC) and middle income (MIC) countries (LMICs): Common efforts and challenges

Carolyn Johnston, Joseph S. Ng, Ranjit Manchanda, Audrey Tieko Tsunoda, Linus Chuang

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Abstract

Gynecologic cancer, cervical cancer in particular, is disproportionately represented in the developing world where mortality is also high. Screening programs, increased availability of chemotherapy, and an awareness of HIV-related cancers have in part accelerated a need for physicians who can treat these cancers, yet the infrastructure for such training is often lacking. In this paper, we address the variations in gynecology oncology training in LMICs as well as the ubiquitous challenges, in an effort to guide future agendas.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9-14
Number of pages6
JournalGynecologic Oncology Reports
Volume20
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 May 2017

Keywords

  • Gynecologic: Oncology
  • LMICs
  • Training

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