Table 1.
Components of an inversely planned TBCC radiation oncology physics residency program: ☑ shows a major emphasis, ++ a minor emphasis, and + some emphasis
| Courses/Parameters | Clinical Competency‐1 | Treatment Planning | Optimizing Team Dynamics | Clinical Projects | Instructional Skills Development | Ethics & Errors | Practica | Clinical Competency‐2 | Radiation Oncol. Phys Tutorials | Advanced Leadership & Technical Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical knowledge & Critical skill | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | + | ||
| Interpersonal & communication | ||||||||||
| skills | ++ | ++ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ++ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | |
| Decision making & leadership | + | + | + | ++ | ++ | + | ☑ | ☑ | + | ☑ |
| Professionalism | + | + | ☑ | + | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | + | + | |
| Class room contact hours/Direct supervision | 40 h | 80 h | 40 h | 80 h | 30 h | 30 h | 480 h | 40 h | 80 h | 40 h |
| Schedule | Sep to Dec (Yr.1) | Sep to Apr (Yr.l) | Sep to Dec (Yr.l) | All years | Sep to Apr (Yr.1) | Jan to Apr (Yr.2) | Apr to Sep (Yr.1 & Yr.2) | Sep to Dec (Yr.2) | Sep to Apr (Yr.2) | Sep to Dec (Yr.2) |
| Mode of learning | Participatory, discussions with tutors | Participatory, peer discussions, lecturing, Web‐tools | Participatory, team assignments | Individual with supervision | Small and large group | Small group, lecturing | Participatory, discussion | Participatory, discussions with tutors | Participatory, discussions with tutors | Participatory, team assignments |
| Assessment tools | Participation, assignments, written & oral exams | Participation, assignments, Web‐based MCQ exam, Written oral and competency exam | Group learning, assignments | Project report, presentation | Participation, 360‐degree evaluation, presentation of lesson, peer teaching | Participation, involvement | Participation, presentation | Participation, assignments, written & oral exams | Written assignments | Group learning, assignments |