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Optimizing a Hematology/Oncology Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents: A Two-Institution Modified Delphi Study
Jordyn F Silverstein1, Laura A Huppert2, Matthew Schwede3
1Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, 100 Medical Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA. jsilverstein@mednet.ucla.edu.
Summary
Internal medicine residents need standardized hematology/oncology (H/O) education. This study identified essential H/O topics for residency curricula, improving clinical preparedness.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Internal medicine residents often perceive inadequate hematology/oncology (H/O) education.
- A lack of standardized H/O curriculum contributes to this educational gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To achieve consensus on the most critical H/O topics for internal medicine residents.
- To inform the development of a standardized H/O curriculum for residency programs.
Main Methods:
- A 2-round modified Delphi study was conducted with internal medicine generalists and H/O specialists.
- Participants rated topic importance using a 5-point scale, with consensus defined by a content validity index (CVI) of ≥75%.
Main Results:
- Ninety-one out of 239 H/O topics met the consensus threshold.
- Only 4% of consensus topics showed significant agreement between generalists and specialists.
- Key topics with 100% consensus included deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolism and iron deficiency anemia.
Conclusions:
- This study identified essential H/O topics for IM residents through expert consensus.
- The findings provide a foundation for developing a standardized and effective H/O curriculum.
