Requirements for training institutions
The recognition of training institutions will be part of the
remit of CSAC for Endocrinology and Diabetes. A list of the names
and characteristics of existing national training centres in endocrinology
and diabetes will be created and held by CSAC which will organise
in a structural manner quality assurance of the recognised centres
at periodic intervals every 5 years using the guidelines suggested
by the UEMS.
A training centre can be a single institution or a group of related
establishments.
Full Training Centre
The centre must provide adequate experience in all fields of
endocrinology including emergency care. A full component of the
Secondary and Tertiary Courses must be provided. The number of
activities must be sufficient to provide at least a minimum experience
for a trainee. A group of related establishments can be considered
a centre and each component considered as a unit contributing
one or more modules to either the Secondary or Tertiary Course.
The centre must have easy access and close relationships with
other relevant specialties such as nuclear medicine, imaging facilities,
surgery and laboratory facilities. The centre must provide evidence
of ongoing clinical research and access to basic research.
The centre will be responsible for weekly clinical staff/seminar
teaching and participation in regional/national meetings.
Basic textbooks in endocrinology/diabetes should be immediately
available and there should be easy access to a comprehensive reference
library either in paper or electronic format.
Training Unit
Training Units are institutions that provide training in one
or more aspects of the Secondary and/or Tertiary Courses. They
must provide adequate exposure in the defined area and a teacher
who is deemed competent in these areas.
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