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Future developments in training.
Last, Katharina; Power, Nicholas R; Dellière, Sarah; Velikov, Petar; Sterbenc, Anja; Antunovic, Ivana Antal; Lopes, Maria João; Schweitzer, Valentijn; Barac, Aleksandra.
  • Last K; Centre for Infectious Diseases, Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany. Electronic address: katharina.last@uks.eu.
  • Power NR; Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Setanta House, 1 Setanta Pl, Dublin 2, Ireland.
  • Dellière S; Université de Paris, Laboratoire de Parasitologie-Mycologie, Groupe Hospitalier Saint-Louis-Lariboisière-Fernand-Widal, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, France.
  • Velikov P; Infectious Diseases Hospital Prof. Ivan Kirov and Department of Infectious Diseases, Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.
  • Sterbenc A; Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
  • Antunovic IA; Department of Clinical Microbiology, University Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Zagreb, Croatia.
  • Lopes MJ; Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal.
  • Schweitzer V; Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
  • Barac A; Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.
Clin Microbiol Infect ; 27(11): 1595-1600, 2021 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1284009
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has demonstrated the value of highly skilled and extensively trained specialists in clinical microbiology (CM) and infectious diseases (ID). Training curricula in CM and ID must constantly evolve to prepare trainees for future pandemics and to allow trainees to reach their full clinical and academic potential.

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In this narrative review, we aim to outline necessary future adaptations in CM and ID training curricula and identify current structural barriers in training with the aim of discussing possibilities to address these shortcomings. SOURCES We reviewed literature from PubMed and included selected books and online publications as appropriate. There was no time constraint on the included publications. CONTENT Drawing from the lessons learnt during the pandemic, we summarize novel digital technologies relevant to CM and ID trainees and highlight interdisciplinary teamwork and networking skills as important competencies. We centre CM and ID training within the One Health framework and discuss gender inequalities and structural racism as barriers in both CM and ID training and patient care. IMPLICATIONS CM and ID trainees should receive training and support developing skills in novel digital technologies, leadership, interdisciplinary teamwork and networking. Equally important is the need for equity of opportunity, with firm commitments to end gender inequality and structural racism in CM and ID. Policy-makers and CM and ID societies should ensure that trainees are better equipped to achieve their professional goals and are better prepared for the challenges awaiting in their fields.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Specialization / Curriculum / Infectious Disease Medicine / Microbiology Type of study: Prognostic study / Reviews Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Clin Microbiol Infect Journal subject: Communicable Diseases / Microbiology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Specialization / Curriculum / Infectious Disease Medicine / Microbiology Type of study: Prognostic study / Reviews Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Clin Microbiol Infect Journal subject: Communicable Diseases / Microbiology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article