FIPOL: An initiative to support research collaborations, resource development, scientific communication, and educational opportunities in psychosocial oncology for Latin America

Key points The goal of FIPOL (Training and Resources in Psychosocial Oncology for Latin America) is to support the development of psychosocial oncology (PO) in Latin American countries FIPOL aims to increase global awareness of academic opportunities in PO and behavioral medicine and facilitates exchanges and collaborations between Spanish‐speaking clinicians and researchers from diverse backgrounds and Spanish‐speaking countries who work in cancer and psychosocial care Professional organizations and networks such as FIPOL may contribute to the long‐term growth of PO in the region and implementation and sustainability of PO practice FIPOL works towards its goals through efforts in training, resource development, collaborative research initiatives, and communication and dissemination with collaborations of Spanish‐speaking colleagues working on cancer and psychosocial care