Feasibility of deploying a US simulation-based gynecological brachytherapy educational workshop to an international setting
S Damast, S Felder, E Fields, L Singer - Brachytherapy, 2020 - Elsevier
Purpose A decline in brachytherapy (BT) use for cervical cancer has negatively affected cure
rates in the United States and abroad. To improve trainee exposure to BT, a simulation …
rates in the United States and abroad. To improve trainee exposure to BT, a simulation …
Development and implementation of a simulation-based educational workshop on gynecological brachytherapy: pilot study at a national meeting
L Singer, S Braunstein, A Klopp, M Joyner - Practical radiation oncology, 2019 - Elsevier
Purpose Despite the importance of brachytherapy in the curative treatment of locally
advanced cervical cancer, reviews of practice patterns in the United States have identified a …
advanced cervical cancer, reviews of practice patterns in the United States have identified a …
Development of a gynecologic brachytherapy curriculum and simulation modules to improve radiation oncology trainees' skills and confidence
Purpose Brachytherapy in the management of cervical cancer is directly linked to improved
survival. Unfortunately, we continue to see a decline in its utilization. A recent survey of US …
survival. Unfortunately, we continue to see a decline in its utilization. A recent survey of US …
Simulation-based learning for enhanced gynecologic brachytherapy training among radiation oncology residents
VM Williams, B Mansoori, L Young, NA Mayr… - Brachytherapy, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose Brachytherapy is an irreplaceable component of gynecologic cancer treatment.
Resident training has declined, and procedural exposure is variable. We evaluated whether …
Resident training has declined, and procedural exposure is variable. We evaluated whether …
Development of a multi-institutional simulation-based gynecologic brachytherapy curriculum
L Singer, S Damast, L Lin, N Taunk, LJ Lee… - International Journal of …, 2019 - redjournal.org
To the Editor: We read with great interest the recent letter by Rooney et al, which described a
need for the following educational initiatives: brachytherapy (BT) simulationbased education …
need for the following educational initiatives: brachytherapy (BT) simulationbased education …
Simulation-based graduate medical education in MR-guided brachytherapy for cervical cancer
L Singer, PY McLaughlin, G Alban, M Joyner, M King… - Brachytherapy, 2020 - Elsevier
Purpose Brachytherapy is critical for the curative treatment of locally advanced cervical
cancer. Although brachytherapy use is declining in the United States (US), novel interstitial …
cancer. Although brachytherapy use is declining in the United States (US), novel interstitial …
A new development in ultrasound-compatible gynecologic brachytherapy simulators
EC Fields, MM Joyner, L Singer, D Todor - Brachytherapy, 2020 - Elsevier
Purpose Gynecologic brachytherapy is an essential component in the curative treatment of
cervical cancer. With the decline in brachytherapy utilization, gynecologic brachytherapy …
cervical cancer. With the decline in brachytherapy utilization, gynecologic brachytherapy …
Proficiency-based cervical cancer brachytherapy training
S Zhao, L Francis, D Todor, EC Fields - Brachytherapy, 2018 - Elsevier
Purpose Although brachytherapy increases the local control rate for cervical cancer, there
has been a progressive decline in its use. Furthermore, the training among residency …
has been a progressive decline in its use. Furthermore, the training among residency …
Virtual reality-based simulation improves gynecologic brachytherapy proficiency, engagement, and trainee self-confidence
ABSTRACT PURPOSE Intracavitary brachytherapy is critical in treatment of cervical cancer
with the highest rates of local control and survival. Only about 50% of graduating residents …
with the highest rates of local control and survival. Only about 50% of graduating residents …
A guide to curriculum inquiry for brachytherapy simulation-based medical education
Purpose Brachytherapy is a required clinical competency within radiation oncology training
but decreased utilization and volume have limited trainee exposure. Simulation-based …
but decreased utilization and volume have limited trainee exposure. Simulation-based …