Strengthening the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Workforce through Digital Learning: A Capacity-Building Pilot from Pakistan

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Data may be preliminary. 3 July 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Strengthening the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Workforce through Digital Learning: A Capacity-Building Pilot from Pakistan Authors : Bilal Mazhar Qureshi 0000-0002-0138-7628 [email protected] , Mariam Hina , Maheen Zakaria 0000-0002-7756-9874 , Maria Tariq , Tooba Ali , Hester Burger , Nour Uri , and Sadaf Altaf Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175153884.44062094/v1 Published Journal of Cancer Education Version of record Peer review timeline 250 views 146 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Pediatric radiation oncology faces significant workforce and training gaps globally. In July 2024, a virtual workshop was piloted to improve radiation therapy planning competencies for pediatric sarcomas. The program combined didactic lectures, contouring exercises, and expert feedback. Despite technical challenges, participants reported increased confidence and strong engagement. This initiative demonstrates the potential of digital learning in resource-limited settings and underscores the need for structured pediatric radiation oncology education. Future efforts seek to enhance institutional participation, develop standardized curricula, and integrate training into residency programs to advance pediatric radiation therapy practice and improve care delivery across the region. Supplementary Material File (pediatric rt workshop_manuscript.docx) Download 125.81 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 03 July 2025 Peer review timeline Published Journal of Cancer Education Version of Record 14 Nov 2025 Published Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords pediatric oncology radiation oncology radiation therapy sarcoma Authors Affiliations Bilal Mazhar Qureshi 0000-0002-0138-7628 [email protected] The Aga Khan University Hospital View all articles by this author Mariam Hina The Aga Khan University Hospital View all articles by this author Maheen Zakaria 0000-0002-7756-9874 The Aga Khan University Hospital View all articles by this author Maria Tariq The Aga Khan University Hospital View all articles by this author Tooba Ali The Aga Khan University Hospital View all articles by this author Hester Burger University of Cape Town View all articles by this author Nour Uri Siemens Healthineers International AG View all articles by this author Sadaf Altaf The Aga Khan University Hospital View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 250 views 146 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Bilal Mazhar Qureshi, Mariam Hina, Maheen Zakaria, et al. 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