Tumor Board Shadowing: A Unique Approach for Integrating Radiation Oncologists Into General Medical Student Education

Radiation oncology is often overlooked in US medical school curricula, with few opportunities for most students to learn about the specialty or the value of radiation therapy in cancer care. Tumor boards represent a potential avenue not only to increase students' exposure to radiation oncologists but also to provide a fundamental understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of cancer care and effective collaboration in clinical practice.