Significant changes to the structure and entry into specialist training continue to be
implemented. This is likely to have had a long-term impact on rheumatology service …

Background. Rheumatology training has undergone significant changes in the last decade
with Calmanization, implementation of the New Deal for junior doctors and newer …

Rheumatic conditions are common in both hospital [1] and community [2] settings. However,
this high incidence is not reflected in the coverage of rheumatic disorders in the …

We should prepare medical students for clinical practice by the most efficient, enjoyable, and
evidence-based methods devised. Medical students of the 21st century are demanding. Our …

METHODS A questionnaire concerning the current education activities of rheumatology
consultants was sent to a sample of 61 consultants. The sample was drawn from the …

The healthcare and training needs in India and the United Kingdom, from a Rheumatology
perspective, are significantly different. This informs the organization and delivery of training …

Background Structured rheumatology training and curriculum exists in G8 countries
including UK and Canada 1. Trainees from various countries may immigrate to these …

WITH our ageing population, the musculoskeletal diseases are going to occupy an
increasing amount of a doctor's workload whether they are a general practitioner, physician …

Background Rheumatology is an emerging medical speciality. With the growing interest
more trainees are choosing rheumatology as their speciality of interest. Interestingly …

Across Europe, provision of high quality care for people with rheumatological conditions is at
least partly dependent upon the rheumatologist, who generally plays a key role in making a …