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Simultaneously, the US has a psychosocial workforce shortage. The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) created the Psychosocial Oncology (PSO) Virtual Academy in 2022 to expand the PSO workforce. This study provides a formative evaluation of this curriculum.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The PSO Virtual Academy is a 15\u2010session training program provided via the Trusted Provider Network (TPN), a continuing education platform. The majority of registrants come from West Virginia (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u00a0=\u00a028) and California (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u00a0=\u00a021), states in which APOS has partnered to increase access to evidence\u2010based PSO care. After finishing each session, course participants completed a brief mixed methods survey. In this study, we examine feasibility (educational, technical, and operational), acceptability, learning effectiveness, strengths, and areas for improvement.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Since 2022, 262 behavioral health specialists have registered, and 147 (56%) have completed the certificate course. Eighty\u2010four percent reported satisfaction with their overall experience with the program. Technology use was satisfactory for 76% of participants. Ninety\u2010six percent reported learning an average amount to a great deal. Areas of strength included engaging faculty and inclusion of clinical discussions. 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