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Medical education in pediatric rheumatology-unique challenges and opportunities

Hemalatha Srinivasalu1,2,3, Meredith Riebschleger4,5

  • 1Children's National Health System, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20010, USA. hsriniva@childrensnational.org.

Clinical Rheumatology
|August 25, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric rheumatology faces global workforce shortages, impacting care for children with rheumatic diseases. Innovative learning and professional organizations are key to addressing this critical gap.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Workforce Development

Background:

  • Significant workforce shortages exist in pediatric rheumatology globally.
  • These shortages lead to suboptimal care for pediatric patients with chronic rheumatic diseases.
  • Disparities in care are prevalent in both developed and developing regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline formal pediatric rheumatology training programs in North America and Europe.
  • To summarize successful innovative learning strategies addressing workforce gaps worldwide.
  • To highlight the role of professional organizations in workforce development.

Main Methods:

  • Review of formal rheumatology training program structures.
  • Synthesis of global strategies for innovative medical education.
  • Analysis of professional organizations' initiatives in pediatric rheumatology.

Main Results:

  • Formal training structures in North America and Europe are detailed.
  • Various successful innovative learning strategies are identified globally.
  • The crucial role of professional organizations in workforce solutions is discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing pediatric rheumatology workforce shortages requires multifaceted strategies.
  • Innovative educational approaches are vital for expanding the rheumatology workforce.
  • Professional organizations are essential leaders in driving solutions for global pediatric rheumatology care.

Keywords:
Medical educationPediatricsRheumatologyTechnologyWorkforce

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