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Kim Benstead, European Cancer Summit, 2022: Technical advances in cancer training in Europe

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Published Online: Nov 18th 2022

Dr Kim Benstead (Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK) discusses the most recent improvements in cancer training in Europe, including the major shift online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of creating simulations and more interactive training.

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  1. What have been the most important technological advances in cancer training in Europe? (00:26-01:24)
  2. How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the oncology workforce? (01:24-02:14)

Disclosures: Kim Benstead has no financial or non-financial conflicts of interest to declare in relation to this video.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Sophie Nickelson.

Filmed in coverage of the European Cancer Summit 2022

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