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Improving Medical Education in Hematology and Transfusion Medicine in Canada: Standards and Limitations
Marissa Laureano1, Siraj Mithoowani2, Eric K Tseng3
1Department of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University and Canadian Blood Services, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Abstract:
The paradigm of medical education is evolving with the introduction of competency-based medical education (CBME) and it is crucial that residency programs adapt. In this paper, we provide an overview of the current status of medical education in Hematology in Canada including models of training, assessment methods, anticipated challenges, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will also discuss additional training that can be pursued after a Hematology residency, with a particular focus On Transfusion Medicine as it was one of the first programs to implement a competency-based curriculum. Finally, we explore the future directions of medical education in Hematology and Transfusion Medicine.
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