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This study evaluates RO education at four German medical schools and compares student perspectives with the recommendations of the academic radiation oncology consortium of the German Society of Radiation Oncology (\n                      <jats:italic>Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Radioonkologie<\/jats:italic>\n                      , DEGRO) in order to highlight gaps and opportunities for curriculum improvement.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A\u00a0cross-sectional survey was conducted among medical students from the universities in Aachen, Bonn, Cologne, and D\u00fcsseldorf (ABCD) from January to June 2022. The standardized digital questionnaire included 31\u00a0questions (Likert scale and open-ended items) assessing teaching quality, learning formats, and practical relevance. Descriptive and thematic analyses were performed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A\u00a0total of 152 fully completed surveys were analyzed. Most students (76%) reported the use of clinical case examples, but only 13% had direct patient contact. Small-group teaching and hybrid learning formats were preferred. ABCD students emphasized the need for clearer learning objectives and improved differentiation of RO from related disciplines. While 50% supported increased semester hours, opinions were divided. Findings were largely consistent with DEGRO\u2019s recommendations, though discrepancies were observed in the organization of RO within medical curricula.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study identified key areas for improving RO education, including clearer learning objectives, more interactive and clinically relevant teaching, and increased opportunities for hands-on experience. 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