Abstract
Background. To evaluate responses of residents to a hematology/oncology rotation. Methods. A self-administered mail survey among internal medicine residents in a university-based training program who were required to complete a hematology/oncology rotation at a comprehensive cancer center. Results. The majority of the residents rated the duration of the rotation as adequate and quality as excellent or good. It had a positive impact on certain knowledge areas, general opinion about hematology/oncology, preparation for board examination, and motivation to pursue this subspecialty, especially among residents who had performed additional electives. Conclusions. A hematology/oncology rotation received a generally positive evaluation from internal medicine residents. J Cancer Educ. 2007; 22:50–55.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We would like to thank all the residents who completed this survey. We also appreciate the comments from Donald Trump, MD, Gerald Logue, MD, and Arthur Michalek, PhD, on the manuscript.