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Master Class

Enhance your skills and expand your network with advanced online hematology training based on specially crafted adult and pediatric clinical cases.

What the program offers

Master Class is a specialized educational preceptorship program that provides advanced training and education in specific areas of hematology.

There are two versions of the program. Participants can focus on either:

• Pediatric cases
• Adult cases

Master Class is held entirely online and is open to hematologists anywhere in the world. By taking part as a mentee, you'll get an opportunity to delve deeply into a particular topic within hematology and gain valuable insights into:

• Clinical practice guidelines
• Treatment modalities
• The latest research

How to apply

To apply to be a mentee, for either the adult or pediatric program, visit our Master Class mentee application page. This explains the eligibility criteria and the information you'll need to provide as part of your application.

Read the application information for mentees     

We also welcome applications from potential mentors for both programs. To find out more about this, visit our Master Class mentor page.

Program overview

You'll have the opportunity to work on either:

• Three clinical pediatric cases
• Five clinical adult cases 

Whichever program you choose, the cases will:

• Have been specially crafted by international experts
• Cover sections of the European Hematology Curriculum

With the guidance of two experienced mentors, you'll work within groups of seven or eight peers to crack the clinical cases and document your medical advice in a report.

Topics

The adult program covers:

• Myeloproliferative neoplasm with splanchnic thrombosis, progressing to myelofibrosis
• Myelodysplastic syndrome with CHIP (molecular diagnostics) and needing allogeneic transplantation
• Hyperleucocytosis in an elderly patient in the ER (malignancy)
• Pregnancy with thrombocytopenia
• Pre-surgical consult for a patient with von Willebrand disease or other bleeding disorder
• Hypersplenism
• Liver/renal failure
• Pancytopenia (aplastic anemia) with refractoriness to transfusion
• Relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, focusing on novel treatment options (CART and bispecific)

The pediatric program covers:

• Primary immunodeficiency
• ALL
• Bone marrow failures

Dates and time commitment

The adult hematology program runs from September to April every year.

The pediatric hematology program runs from September to February every year.

Both programs involve online meetings and independent study. You'll be expected to:

• Be present and actively participate throughout the program and in every individual case
• Dedicate at least two hours per week to reading and research, particularly when solving challenging cases
• Attend at least 80% of the course in order to complete it

Benefits of taking part

Enhanced patient care

The insights into the latest research and treatment modalities will help you to improve the quality of care you provide to patients. This, in turn, will lead to better outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Advanced training

The program provides advanced training in specific areas of hematology, allowing you to:

• Deepen your expertise
• Stay up to date on the latest research, clinical guidelines, and treatment modalities

Insightful case studies

Working on challenging clinical cases curated by international experts will help you to:

• Enhance your problem-solving skills
• Improve your clinical decision-making abilities

Mentorship

Working in small groups under the guidance of two mentors will:

• Provide you with valuable mentorship and support
• Facilitate your professional growth
• Boost your development as a hematologist

Continuing education

By participating in the program, you'll earn EBAH credits and demonstrate your commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Networking opportunities

Taking part will enable you to connect with peers and experts in the field of hematology, and help to foster:

• Collaboration
• Knowledge sharing
• Career advancement

Master Class sponsor

This program is made possible through the generous support of an unrestricted educational grant from our sponsor.