Hemoglobinopathy Education in Canadian Hematology Training Programs: How Much Are Residents Learning?

Abstract The number of hemoglobinopathy patients in North America continues to increase, due to high rates of immigration from countries with high prevalence and improved survival. Recent research has led to evidence-based improvements in acute and chronic care of patients with sickle cell disease and thalassemia. Studies have noted gaps in clinicians’ knowledge about management of hemoglobinopathies, with the result that …