Author/Editor		Last, Katharina; Power, Nicholas R.; Dellière, Sarah; Velikov, Petar; Šterbenc, Anja; Antal Antunovic, Ivana; Lopes, Maria João; Schweitzer, Valentijn; Barać, Aleksandra
Title		Future developments in training
Type		članek
Vol. and No.		Letnik 27, št. 11
Publication year		2021
Volume		str. 1595-1600
ISSN		1198-743X - Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Language		eng
Abstract		Background:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has demonstrated the value of highly skilled and extensively trained specialists in clinical microbiology (CM) and infectious diseases (ID).Training curricula in CM and ID must constantly evolve to prepare trainees for future pandemics and toallow trainees to reach their full clinical and academic potential.Objectives:In this narrative review, we aim to outline necessary future adaptations in CM and ID training curricula and identify current structural barriers in training with the aim of discussing possibilities to address these short comings.Sources:We reviewed literature from PubMed and included selected books and online publications as appropriate. There was no time constraint on the included publications.Content:Drawing from the lessons learnt during the pandemic, we summarize novel digital technologies relevant to CM and ID trainees and highlight interdisciplinary teamwork and networking skills as important competencies. We centre CM and ID training within the One Health framework and discuss gender inequalities and structural racism as barriers in both CM and ID training and patient care. Implications:CM and ID trainees should receive training and support developing skills in novel digital technologies, leadership, interdisciplinary teamwork and networking. Equally important is the need forequity of opportunity, with firm commitments to end gender inequality and structural racism in CM andID. Policy-makers and CM and ID societies should ensure that trainees are better equipped to achieve their professional goals and are better prepared for the challenges awaiting in their fields.
Keywords		clinical microbiology infectious diseases medical training klinična mikrobiologija infekcijske bolezni medicinsko usposabljanje