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[Specialists in endocrine and thyroid surgery].
1Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Kawasaki Medical School, Kurashiki, Japan.
Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi
|January 22, 2013
Summary
Japan established a new endocrine and thyroid surgery specialist system in 2009, with the first certification exam in 2012. The system aims to standardize expertise and includes 127 authorized institutions.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Specialties
- Medical Education
Context:
- The Japan Association of Endocrine Surgeons and the Japanese Society of Thyroid Surgery have significant membership.
- A formal specialist category for endocrine and thyroid surgery was established in Japan on January 1, 2009.
- As of January 2012, 358 specialists were registered within this new category.
Purpose:
- To outline the newly established specialist system in endocrine and thyroid surgery in Japan.
- To detail the requirements and timeline for specialist certification, including the first examination in October 2012.
- To identify and discuss future challenges and considerations for the endocrine and thyroid surgery specialist system.
Summary:
- A dedicated specialist category for endocrine and thyroid surgery was created in Japan in 2009.
- The system includes 358 registered specialists and 127 authorized institutions as of early 2012.
- The inaugural specialist examination is scheduled for October 2012, marking a key step in formal certification.
Impact:
- The new system aims to standardize and enhance the quality of endocrine and thyroid surgery expertise in Japan.
- Formal certification through examinations will likely elevate the professional standards within the field.
- The report provides a foundational overview for future development and challenges in surgical specialization.
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