Maintenance of Skills, Competencies, and Performance in Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Time to Lay the Foundation for a Universal Approach

Autor: Todor A. Popov, MD, PhD, Dennis Ledford, MD, Richard Lockey, MD, Ruby Pawankar, MD, PhD, James T. Li, MD, Hae Sim Park, MD, phD, Werner Pichler, MD, PhD, Noel Rodriguez Perez, MD, Paolo Tassinari, MD, Fulvio Braido, MD, Sami Bahna, MD, DrPH, Dirceu Solé, MD, PhD, Connie Katelaris, MD, PhD, Stephen Holgate, MD, DSc
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: World Allergy Organization Journal, Vol 5, Iss 4, Pp 45-51 (2012)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1939-4551
DOI: 10.1097/WOX.0b013e31825546b4
Popis: Allergist/clinical immunologist maintenance of certification and training program reaccreditation are mandatory in some countries. The World Allergy Organization conducted surveys in 2009 and 2011 to assess where such programs were available and to promote the establishment of such programs on a global level. This was done with the presumption that after such an ''inventory,'' World Allergy Organization could offer guidance to its Member Societies on the promotion of such programs to assure the highest standards of practice in the field of allergy and clinical immunology. This review draws on the experience of countries where successful programs are in place and makes recommendations for those wishing to implement such programs for the specialty. Keywords: allergy and clinical immunology, allergist, physician skills, physician competencies, physician performance measurement
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