10512 Background: Disparities in current global oncology care are a major concern for many societies. Two-year oncological training in Russia is deficient in evidence-based medicine (EBM) and effective patient communication skills, despite the fact that these dictate the ability to provide optimal cancer care. We report a 3.5-year sustained program aimed at implementing Western-oriented education among young Russian oncologists to combat these educational deficiencies. Methods: The Higher School of Oncology (HSO) is a 5-year national competitive program established to supplement the traditional 2-year Russian oncology curriculum with an emphasis on patient communication, critical appraisal of oncologic articles, multidisciplinary cancer care, and program development. A total of 35 PGY1-4 residents (8-9 residents annually) have enrolled in the program. Expatriate Russian physicians practicing in the US led 140 online educational seminars with journal clubs and clinical case presentations. Communication skills were evaluated by an independent private educational group. Results: Significant improvement of EBM knowledge was marked among HSO residents, from inability to explain basic
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