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Opportunities for Continuing Education by Hematology Societies Available to International Trainees

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Continuing education in hematology is a key for stimulating the development around the world and improving patient outcomes. However, access to training and education is not equally distributed worldwide, and disparities in hematology exist for under-represented groups such as trainees living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). To identify and review the different educational and career development opportunities offered by hematology-focused international academic societies directed at healthcare professionals in this field. We conducted an online search to screen the official websites of international hematology societies and extracted data regarding continuing education opportunities in hematology. Twenty hematology societies were identified with 850 continuing medical education opportunities extracted and reviewed. We recorded 55 grants and funding opportunities from 13 societies. More than half required a membership to apply, 9.1% were available globally, and 12.7% were designed for persons living in LMICs. The current state of continuing education in hematology offers numerous opportunities for healthcare trainees. However, disparities persist for LMICs.

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  1. Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario, Dr. José Eleuterio González, Hematology Service, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ave. Madero y Gonzalitos, Col. Mitras Centro, 64460, Monterrey, Mexico

    Lourdes Gil-Flores, David Gómez-Almaguer & Andrés Gómez-de León

  2. Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de La Salud del Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico

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  3. Departamento de Medicina y Ciencias de La Salud, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico

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  4. The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada

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LGF, ERB, and AGL wrote the paper and analyzed the data. LGF, EBR, and AFD extracted the data. AGL designed the research. LS and DGA provided feedback and wrote the paper.

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DGA received honoraria from Novartis, Janssen, Sanofi, Amgen, Roche, and MSD, and is an advisory board member of Amgen, Sanofi, Janssen, Pfizer, and Roche. AGL received honoraria from Novartis, Sanofi, Janssen, Amggen, Astellas, and MSD, and is an advisory board member of Janssen and Pfizer. The other authors declare no competing interests.

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Gil-Flores, L., Ramos-Barrera, E., Flores-Díaz, A. et al. Opportunities for Continuing Education by Hematology Societies Available to International Trainees. J Canc Educ (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-024-02447-4

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