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ArticleInfection2023

The state of infectious disease training in Germany before introduction of the new board certification in internal medicine and infectious diseases: past experience and future expectations.

Jenny Bischoff, Viktoria Schneitler, Wiebke Duettmann, Andre Fuchs, Sophie Schneitler

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Jenny Bischoff *Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany. jenny.bischoff@ukbonn.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7700-2915
Viktoria Schneitler *Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4019-1596
Wiebke DuettmannBerlin Institute of Health, Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2, 10178, Berlin, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0275-766X
Andre Fuchs *Internal Medicine III - Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Augsburg, Stenglinstr. 2, 86156, Augsburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6906-2598
Sophie Schneitler *Clinic for Pneumology and Allergology, Center of Sleep Medicine and Respiratory Care, Institute of Pneumology at the University of Cologne, Bethanien Hospital, Aufderhöher Str. 167, 42699, Solingen, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5766-9894

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Abstract

purposeRecently, the German Medical Association introduced a new board certification in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases (ID). Accompanying, current experience with ID training and expectations for the new curriculum were assessed.

methodsAfter the development of a digital survey covering four main areas with 59 questions, it was distributed via the German Society for Infectious Diseases (DGI) and other networks following a snowball principle. Participation was carried out digitally in a web-based application.

resultsBetween December 2021 and February 2022, 300 datasets were included. 38.9% (114/293) of respondents had completed the additional training in ID. Of those, 54.0% (61/113) were concerned about recognition of previous training certification in the future after the establishment of the new sub-specialization. Overall, 78.5% (135/172) of respondents were satisfied or rather satisfied with the qualification gained through their training, but 8.7% (15/172) felt poorly prepared by their ID training. With regard to the inclusion of microbiology or antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) training into the new ID training curriculum, 84.6% (254/300) and 87.7% (263/300) of participants, respectively, desired an integration. Only 30.8% (53/172) felt sufficiently supported by their employer regarding childcare and 51.7% (89/172) reported missing support for scientific commitment.

conclusionOverall, ID training in Germany seems satisfactory so far, but there is uncertainty about future recognition. Participants find that AMS and microbiology training should be integrated into new ID training curricula. New concepts regarding the compatibility of childcare and career as well as the support of scientific commitment seem essential to attract young professionals to the field.

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Communicable DiseasesMotivationCertificationGermanyHumansInternal MedicineFellowshipIDQuestionnaireResidencySurveyTraining

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