1. Maintenance of Skills, Competencies, and Performance in Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Time to Lay the Foundation for a Universal Approach
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James T. Li, Sami L. Bahna, Fulvio Braido, Hae-Sim Park, Connie Katelaris, Dirceu Solé, Ruby Pawankar, Paolo Tassinari, Dennis K. Ledford, Noel Rodriguez Perez, Stephen T. Holgate, Todor A. Popov, Werner J. Pichler, and Richard F. Lockey
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lcsh:Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Clinical immunology ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Immunology ,Alternative medicine ,Specialty ,Review Article ,Allergist ,Allergy and clinical immunology ,Maintenance of Certification ,Promotion (rank) ,Physician competencies ,Physician skills ,medicine ,Immunology and Allergy ,Physician performance measurement ,media_common ,Medical education ,business.industry ,Presumption ,Foundation (evidence) ,Family medicine ,lcsh:RC581-607 ,Training program ,business - Abstract
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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- 2012
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