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  • Medical Education
  • Pulmonology
  • Interventional Procedures

Background:

  • Interventional Pulmonology (IP) is a growing subspecialty facing undefined global educational infrastructure.
  • Traditional training models are shifting towards Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), but application is inconsistent.
  • Current IP training lacks standardization, leading to geographic disparities in educational structure, resources, and certification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively assess the current global landscape of Interventional Pulmonology training.
  • To identify geographic disparities in IP educational structures, resource availability, and certification requirements.
  • To evaluate the current state of training methodologies and assessment in IP.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, international, cross-sectional survey was conducted in May 2025.
  • A 25-item web-based questionnaire was distributed to interventional pulmonologists and thoracic endoscopists in 34 countries.
  • The survey evaluated demographics, institutional settings, training architecture, and assessment methodologies, analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Main Results:

  • A significant global training deficit was identified, with 70% of countries lacking structured IP training programs.
  • Forty-one percent of general pulmonary fellowships offered no interventional techniques exposure.
  • Severe geographic disparities were observed (100% access in North America vs. 0% in Africa), and certification was not mandatory in 70% of cases.

Conclusions:

  • A critical 'training divide' exists in Interventional Pulmonology, marked by program scarcity, inconsistent assessment, and regional inequities.
  • Current unregulated training models are inadequate for modern procedural complexity.
  • There is strong consensus for a unified, competency-based international curriculum to ensure global patient safety and standard of care.