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Worldwide Physician Education and Training in Pulmonary Hypertension.

Authors :
Elliott, C. Gregory
Barst, Robyn J.
Seeger, Werner
Porres-Aguilar, Mateo
Brown, Lynette M.
Zamanian, Roham T.
Rubin, Lewis J.
Source :
CHEST; Jun2010 Supplement, Vol. 137, p85S-94S, 10p, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts, 3 Maps
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article states that worldwide physician education and training have not kept pace with the progressions in detection, management and understanding of pulmonary hypertension (PH). It discusses the status of physician education and training in pulmonary hypertension, the paradigm for worldwide education and training in PH and the core proficiencies for HP education and training. The steps necessary for worldwide education and training in PH to proceed are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123692
Volume :
137
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
CHEST
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
51458051
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.09-2816