title: The academic hematology-oncology firm:a model for postgraduate cancer education.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, USA. Manish.Kohli@med.va.gov
authors.forename: Manish
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kohli
authors.forename: Clive
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Zent
authors.forename: Laura F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Hutchins
authors.forename: Mazin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Safar
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dotson
authors.forename: Paulette
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mehta
mesh_terms: 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