A dignitary medicine curriculum developed using a modified Delphi methodology.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Dignitary medicine is an emerging field of training that involves the specialized care of diplomats, heads of state, and other high-ranking officials. In an effort to provide guidance on training in this nascent field, we convened a panel of experts in dignitary medicine and using the Delphi methodology, created a consensus curriculum for training in dignitary medicine. METHODS:A three-round Delphi consensus process was performed with 42 experts in the field of dignitary medicine. Predetermined scores were required for an aspect of the curriculum to advance to the next round. The scores on the final round were used to determine the components of the curriculum. Scores below the threshold to advance were dropped in the subsequent round. RESULTS:Our panel had a high degree of agre

SUBMITTER: Al Mulhim MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7035733 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature