title: [Medical technology and medical education].
abstract: The education of medical professionals is divided into medical studies, postgraduate training leading to the qualification as a specialist, and continuing professional development. During education, all scientific knowledge and practical skills are to be acquired, which enable the physician to practice responsibly in a specialized medical area. In the present article, relevant curricula are analyzed regarding the consideration of medical device-related topics, as the clinical application of medical technology has reached a central position in modern patient care. Due to the enormous scientific and technical progress, this area has become as important as pharmacotherapy. Our evaluation shows that medical device-related topics are currently underrepresented in the course of medical education and training and should be given greater consideration in all areas of medical education. Possible solutions are presented.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Medizinprodukte und Radionuklidlabor, Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte, Bonn, Deutschland. poststelle@bfarm.de
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: von Mallek
authors.forename: H-J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Biersack
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mull
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wilhelm
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Heinz
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mellert
mesh_terms: D020811:Biomedical Technology / Q000193:education*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum / Q000639:trends; D004358:Drug Therapy; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000639:trends*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000639:trends*; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000639:trends*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D009937:Organizational Objectives