Rare diseases are a collective term for a category of diseases with extremely low incidence or prevalence rates. They are characterized by a variety of diseases, difficult diagnosis, complex conditions, etc. Only about 5% of rare diseases have treatment drugs. They impose a heavy burden on society and the families of rare diseases patients, and are a major global challenge. Rare diseases medical talents are an important component of the development of the rare diseases industry. After years of practical exploration, the construction of rare diseases medical talent training systems at home and abroad has gradually achieved results. This article analyzes the current situation of medical talent cultivation in the field of rare diseases, and proposes thoughts and suggestions for the cultivation of rare diseases medical talents in China, providing reference for the construction of the rare patient talent system.
Citation: XIANG Yang, GONG Li, HE Qian, BU Jiabin, WAN Zhi. Current situation and thoughts on the cultivation of medical talents in rare diseases. West China Medical Journal, 2025, 40(1): 7-10. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.202501018 Copy
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