Implementing a Novel "Frontiers in Neoplasia" Curriculum to Engage Fourth-Year Medical Students in Evidence-Based, Multidisciplinary Oncology Care.

Few medical students are exposed to evidence-based, multidisciplinary oncology care, and few studies in oncology education reflect consolidated pre-clinical curricula. We developed a four-week curriculum, "Frontiers in Neoplasia," for fourth-year medical students, which included didactic lectures, interactive site visits, and team-based simulations of tumor boards and clinical trial design. A mixed methods approach was utilized to investigate the course's impact on students' understanding and interest in oncology, involving pre- and post-course responses to Likert-scale and open-ended questions.

The Impact of a Pilot Oncology Summer Internship on Oncology Awareness Among Early Medical Students from Underrepresented Backgrounds: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Oncology is a field of medicine projected to face provider shortages as cancer prevalence rises. Moreover, the diversity of oncologists remains subpar compared to that of the general population despite initiatives to increase the number of students from underrepresented backgrounds (UIM). Thus, first-year UIM medical students interested in oncology were invited to participate in a 4-week oncology summer internship (OSI) to gain clinical exposure and mentorship experiences.

Evaluation of a pilot, community-led mental illness de-stigmatization theater intervention in rural uganda.

Background: In rural areas of low- and middle- income countries, mental health care is often unavailable and inaccessible, and stigma is a major barrier to treatment. Destigmatization can increase treatment-seeking attitudes, community support, and acceptance of individuals suffering from mental illness. This study's primary objective was to evaluate the impact of a community-led, theater-based destigmatization campaign for mental illness conducted in the Busoga region of Eastern Uganda.