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What competence does a rheumatologist need?: an international perspective.
1Rheumatology Department, Hôpital Cochin, 27 Fg St Jacques, 75014 Paris, France. bernard.amor@cch.ap-hop-paris.fr.
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
|July 27, 2000
Summary
Future rheumatologist competence requires a unified core curriculum alongside specialized knowledge to ensure the specialty
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- The European landscape of rheumatology training and practice is diverse.
- Understanding current rheumatologist capabilities is crucial for future planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To forecast future rheumatologist competence needs in Europe.
- To ensure the specialty's position within the healthcare network.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was distributed by the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes/European Board of Rheumatology (UEMS/EBR).
- The survey focused on European training centers, rheumatologist skills, and the UEMS core curriculum.
Main Results:
- 173 rheumatology training centers were identified across Europe.
- Rheumatology practice shows both commonalities (e.g., locomotor system knowledge, cost-effective management, shared decision-making) and variations.
- Diversity in practice stems from differing rheumatologist activities.
Conclusions:
- A foundational UEMS core curriculum is essential for rheumatological competence.
- Specialized clinical and scientific knowledge is needed for flexibility and resilience.
- This approach will promote scientific advancement and specialty development.