Challenges in Optimizing Medical Education for Rheumatologists

Sian Yik Lim; Marcy B Bolster

doi:10.1016/j.rdc.2018.09.008

Challenges in Optimizing Medical Education for Rheumatologists

Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2019 Feb;45(1):127-144. doi: 10.1016/j.rdc.2018.09.008.

Authors

Sian Yik Lim¹, Marcy B Bolster²

Affiliations

¹ Bone and Joint Department, Straub Clinic, 800 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA. Electronic address: limsianyik@gmail.com.
² Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Harvard Medical School, Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

PMID: 30447741
DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2018.09.008

Abstract

The field of rheumatology has expanded rapidly in recent years, and innovations in immunology, epigenetics, and bone metabolism continue at an astonishing pace. In this fast changing field, optimizing medical education for rheumatologists is vital for maintaining a competent workforce to meet the needs of patients with rheumatic diseases. Several key challenges lie ahead and efforts to optimize medical education for rheumatologists are discussed in this article.

Keywords: Continuing medical education; Medical education; Rheumatology fellowship.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Curriculum
Education, Medical, Continuing / standards*
Education, Medical, Graduate / standards*
Fellowships and Scholarships / standards
Humans
Rheumatology / education*