Characterizing the Clinical Role of Radiation Oncology Advanced Practice Providers Using Entrustable Professional Activities
This study elucidates clinical responsibilities of current US radiation oncology APPs in order to inform educational needs.
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By
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Brett S. Wagner
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Levi Martinka
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Drew Gordon
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Sarah Anderson
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Katherine Bukolt
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Kate Martin
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Daniel W. Golden
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March 4, 2026
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Advanced practice providers (APPs) are integral to radiation oncology, enhancing services, workflow, and clinic revenue.
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APPs perform similarly to residents and attendings on over 95% of quality assurance metrics in radiation oncology.
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There is variability in the roles of radiation oncology APPs across clinics, with unclear definitions of their responsibilities.
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The Radiation Oncology Education Collaborative Study Group developed entrustable professional activities (EPAs) for radiation oncology residents.
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This study aims to clarify the clinical role of radiation oncology APPs and establish a standardized curriculum for their training.
