Continuous professional development: elevating thoracic oncology education in Europe (original) (raw)

The editorial discusses the critical need for continuous professional development (CPD) in thoracic oncology across Europe, highlighting lung cancer's significant impact on mortality and healthcare systems. It addresses recent advancements in molecular profiling and immunotherapy that demand enhanced educational frameworks for pulmonologists. The Thoracic Oncology Assembly's initiatives, particularly the HERMES program, aim to standardize education while adapting to rapid changes in the field to address the existing disparities in professional training among European nations.