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We conducted a survey identifying existing training, professional registration requirements and accreditation programs, at national levels, for the specialty of psycho\u2010oncology as well as the mandatory presence of this specialist in cancer teams.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This survey was conducted within the International Psycho\u2010Oncology Society Federation of psycho\u2010oncology societies and included representatives of each national federated society and some countries not belonging to the Federation. Survey questions were emailed requesting specific details, from the registered contact person, for each country, about psycho\u2010oncology training, professional registration and accreditation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Of 43 countries contacted (34 Federated and 9 non\u2010federated members), 39 replied and answered the questionnaire (90%). 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