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Published on: January 15, 2017
Proposed fellowship training program in international emergency medicine
M J VanRooyen1, K J Clem, C J Holliman
1Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. mvanrooy@jhmi.edu
Summary
This study proposes essential guidelines for international emergency medicine (EM) fellowships. It aims to standardize postgraduate training for emergency physicians (EPs) pursuing global health careers.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Global Health
- Medical Education
Background:
- Growing global demand for emergency services.
- Increasing number of emergency physicians (EPs) working internationally.
- Proliferation of academic international EM programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish consensus-based recommendations for international EM fellowship training.
- To define goals and objectives for postgraduate international EM programs.
- To provide a framework for fellowship curricula.
Main Methods:
- Convening a group of EPs interested in fellowship training.
- Developing goals and objectives for international EM postgraduate programs.
- Proposing guidelines for fellowship training.
Main Results:
- Identification of key components for international EM fellowships.
- Development of proposed guidelines for fellowship curricula.
- Establishment of a foundation for standardized training.
Conclusions:
- Formalized guidelines are needed for international EM fellowships.
- Standardized training will enhance the preparedness of EPs in global health.
- This proposal serves as a critical step towards consensus in international EM education.
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