Data Management And Sharing System of China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases

《国家中心数据管理与共享系统操作说明书 —— 研究者部分》

Stroke Physician Training in China

First author：Zixiao Li,Aneesh B. Singhal

Corresponding author：Yongjun Wang

China; education medical; neurology; physicians;

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2017-12-01

Published articles

Journal：STROKE

Publication type: Original Contributions

IF(IF): 7.914

PMID: 28706121 Link To Pubmed Full text Download

Background And Purpose

Rapid advances in stroke diagnostics and management, and gains in our knowledge of stroke pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and prevention, make it essential for physicians to develop specialized skills in all aspects of stroke care. It is no longer feasible for general physicians or even internists to address issues that can affect patient outcome.

Method

First, under the guidance of the National Health and Family Planning Commission, a national board of vascular neurology should be founded by an authorized body, such as the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, the Chinese Medical Association, or the Chinese Stroke Association. Second, a system of guaranteed support for stroke physician training should also be established and include appropriate remuneration for physicians in stroke training, degrees and credentials, clinical practice, support for training institutes, and a platform of certification examinations. Thirdly, we would choose select regions in which to conduct pilot projects and to optimize the components of this training program.

Conclusion

Although China has launched key steps toward a national standardized residency training system for general physicians and specialists, standardized stroke physician training is still relatively lacking. Following international practices, a standardized stroke fellowship program needs to be developed to bridge this gap in stroke medical education so that the changing demands in China are met.

Main results

In the past few decades, knowledge in the stroke field has expanded rapidly. Because of an ever-increasing stroke burden, and the development of stroke care organization, more specialized stroke physicians are needed in China. Thus, the future Vision for Accredited Stroke Training in China is necessary.