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Core content for venous and Lymphatic Medicine: 2022 revision
N M Khilnani1, S M Wasan2, P J Pappas3
1Division of Interventional Radiology, Weill Cornell Medicine-New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
Phlebology
|November 7, 2023
Summary
Defining the core content of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (VLM) is crucial for standardizing education and practice. Experts revised a consensus document to outline the essential knowledge for VLM practitioners.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Vascular Health
- Interdisciplinary Medicine
Background:
- Defining the scope of medical specialties is essential for curriculum development and certification standards.
- Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (VLM) draws expertise from multiple medical disciplines.
- Uniform recognition of VLM's scope by various medical boards is needed for consistent training and practitioner identification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To revise the 2014 consensus document defining the core content of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (VLM).
- To inform standard-setting bodies and stakeholders about the current scope of VLM.
- To facilitate the development of consistent educational and assessment standards in VLM.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a task force comprising VLM experts from diverse specialties (cardiology, dermatology, emergency medicine, general surgery, interventional radiology, vascular medicine, vascular surgery).
- Revision of a previous consensus document from 2014.
- Expert consensus on the essential knowledge base for VLM.
Main Results:
- A revised definition of the core content for the specialty of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.
- Identification of key knowledge categories essential for VLM practice.
- Establishment of a foundation for updated educational and certification standards.
Conclusions:
- The revised core content document provides a clear scope for Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.
- This updated definition will aid in standardizing VLM education and assessment.
- Collaboration among VLM experts ensures comprehensive and relevant content for the specialty.
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