Educational needs and preferences of young European clinicians and physician researchers working in the field of rheumatology. Issue 2 (27th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beyer, Christian; Ramiro, Sofia; Sivera, Francisca; Mandl, Peter; Machado, Pedro M; Ospelt, Caroline; Moltó, Anna; Radner, Helga; Iagnocco, Annamaria; Bijlsma, Johannes W; Lundberg, Ingrid E
• Other Names: author non-byline.; Grigoriou Antigoni author non-byline.; Fanouriakis Antonis author non-byline.; Hueber Axel author non-byline.; Maurer Britta author non-byline.; Scirè Carlo A. author non-byline.; Gaujoux-Viala Cécile author non-byline.; Karpec Diana author non-byline.; van der Woude Diane author non-byline.; Rimar Doron author non-byline.; Deseatnicova Elena author non-byline.; Nikiphorou Elena author non-byline.; De Langhe Ellen author non-byline.; Haavardsholm Belgium Espen A. author non-byline.; Starodubtseva Irina author non-byline.; Nagy György author non-byline.; Sznajd Jan author non-byline.; Karlsson Johan A author non-byline.; Zepa Julija author non-byline.; Cassar Karen author non-byline.; Šenolt Ladislav author non-byline.; Ghukasyan Liana author non-byline.; Barešić Marko author non-byline.; Frank-Bertoncelj Mojca author non-byline.; Ziade Nelly author non-byline.; Gobejishvili Nino author non-byline.; Ostojic Predrag author non-byline.; Dobrota Rucsandra author non-byline.; Shumnalieva Russka author non-byline.; Tälli Sandra author non-byline.; Panchal Sonia author non-byline.; Volpinari Stefania author non-byline.; Rannio Tuomas author non-byline.; Romão Vasco C author non-byline.;
• Is Part Of: RMD open. Volume 2:Issue 2(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-07-27
• Subjects: Health services research -- Ultrasonography -- Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Rheumatism -- Periodicals; 616.7005
• DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2015-000240
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2056-5933

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: To understand the educational needs and preferences of young clinicians and physician researchers in the field of rheumatology in Europe. Methods: An international online survey was performed as a joint venture of ESCET and EMEUNET. The survey assessed the acceptance of and the access to the current European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) educational portfolio, as well as the unmet educational needs and learning preferences among individuals below the age of 40 years working in rheumatology in Europe. Results: Among 568 European clinicians and physician researchers, 65% indicated that the existing EULAR educational portfolio adequately covers their educational needs. Within the EULAR portfolio, the online course on rheumatic diseases and the postgraduate course were the most appreciated. Participants were very much in favour of new educational courses on imaging techniques, and 63% of participants indicated a particular interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound. A strong interest in refresher (60%) and general review (55%) courses was observed. Lack of funding was considered the major obstacle to participating in existing EULAR programmes. Finally, participants showed diverse preferences regarding learning modalities with common interests in live courses and conferences. Conclusions: EULAR's training opportunities are well appreciated among young clinicians and physician researchers in rheumatology. The results from this survey will help to develop EULAR's future educational portfolio.