The academic hematology-oncology firm:a model for postgraduate cancer education.
OBJECTIVE
To examine whether the introduction of a subspecialty firm system results in improving fellowship training in hematology and oncology.


METHODS
A subspecialty firm in Hematology-Oncology was created to provide ambulatory and inpatient, primary, and subspecialty care. A survey was conducted of all fellows who trained in this firm while enrolled in an affiliated University subspecialty fellowship program.


RESULTS
The survey showed a positive impact of the firm in improving trainee-patient relationships, achievement of educational goals, and clinical competency.


CONCLUSIONS
Larger observational studies are needed to evaluate the full impact of this model on educational outcomes in cancer patients.
Kohli
Manish
M
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, USA. Manish.Kohli@med.va.gov
Zent
Clive
C
Hutchins
Laura F
LF
Safar
Mazin
M
Dotson
Paul
P
Mehta
Paulette
P
D001131:Arkansas; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration; D004500:Education, Graduate; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D006405:Hematology / Q000193:education*; D006787:Hospitals, Veterans; D006801:Humans; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000193:education*; D017145:Models, Educational; D010348:Patient Care Team; D015397:Program Evaluation