This exam is designed to improve the training of hematology fellows and to establish consistency in educational standards.
The Training Program Directors’ Workshop provides an interactive forum for program directors of all hematology-related training programs to learn from the experts and from each other. The Workshop is held the Thursday before the ASH annual meeting. Presentations from the most recent workshop are included here.
In recognition of the changing role of the hematologist and of current and future anticipated workforce needs, training opportunities for physicians interested in hematology-related careers must be expanded. ASH invites training program directors and other educators to submit proposals for novel training initiatives that will augment existing training programs.
Other Items of Interest
The following letters detail ASH's comments on various issues related to hematology training programs.
ASH sponsors a breakfast meeting of second-year hematology course directors during the annual meeting. The breakfast is generally held early on the Sunday of the meeting. Presentations from the most recent Workshop are included here.
Hematology Course Director Mailing List
ASH has developed a database of second-year course directors. If you would like to be added to this mailing list, please send your name, address, and e-mail address to training@hematology.org.
These objectives are designed to aid course directors in curriculum development and implementation of competencies for second-year medical students. They are only a template and are not all-inclusive, but they may be useful as a guide for your course. In addition, they can be used by students to prepare for the hematology section of the United States Medical Licensing Exam.
