Training the next generation of onco-radiologists: The Hong Kong experience

Abstract

Oncologic Radiology (OR) is a new higher subspecialty training programme developed by the Hong Kong College of Radiologists. Instead of the traditional organ-centric approach, the curriculum ensures exposure in a wide spectrum of cancers to trainees who wish to pursue a career in cancer imaging and interventions. The OR training is hands-on and trainees will learn to interpret and report many imaging modalities including ultrasound, mammography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance. Aside from diagnostic training, trainees will also acquire basic knowledge and skills in Interventional Oncology. Specific emphasis is put on inter-disciplinary collaboration with input from Medical Physicists and Clinical Oncologists during their training. The curriculum aims to provide comprehensive knowledge and necessary skills in radiological findings, clinical aspects, pathology, treatment options of oncologic diseases in different organ systems to meet the demand of modern Oncology.