Strengthening Neuro-Oncology Training in China: Current Status and Opportunities

Xinjie Hong; Zhenyu Gong; Hongxiang Wang

doi:10.71204/nzsvax57

Authors

Xinjie Hong The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital Author
Zhenyu Gong The First Affiliated Hospital of the Naval Medical University, Shanghai Changhai Hospital; Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center Author
Hongxiang Wang The First Affiliated Hospital of the Naval Medical University, Shanghai Changhai Hospital Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71204/nzsvax57

Keywords:

Neuro-Oncology, Medical Education, Fellowship Training, Multidisciplinary Care

Abstract

This review examines the current status and future opportunities for strengthening neuro-oncology training in China. With the rising burden of gliomas, brain metastases, and other central nervous system tumors, there is an urgent need to cultivate specialized clinicians capable of addressing the complexity of modern neuro-oncological care. However, existing training models in China, primarily rooted in general neurosurgery, are insufficient for preparing physicians for the interdisciplinary demands of neuro-oncology, which span neurology, oncology, radiation therapy, and molecular pathology. Drawing on established frameworks from the United States and Europe, the review proposes a China-specific roadmap that includes launching standardized fellowship programs, developing competency-based curricula, and integrating training with clinical research platforms. It also highlights the potential of continuing education, online learning, and international collaborations to supplement formal training and address regional disparities. Emphasis is placed on establishing accredited national trial hubs, promoting translational research, and creating“train-the-trainer”mechanisms to build local faculty capacity. By implementing these strategies, China can not only improve patient outcomes but also emerge as a global contributor to precision neuro-oncology.

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