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Internal medicine resident knowledge of transfusion medicine: results from the BEST-TEST international education needs assessment.

Richard L HaspelYulia LinRanjeeta MallickAlan TinmouthJoan CidHermann EichlerMiguel LozanoLeo van de WateringPatrick B FisherAsma AliEric Parksnull null
Published in: Transfusion (2014)
Internationally, internal medicine residents have poor transfusion medicine knowledge and would welcome additional training. The especially limited knowledge of transfusion reactions suggests an initial area for focused training. This study not only represents the largest international assessment of transfusion medicine knowledge, but also serves as a model for rigorous, collaborative research in medical education.
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