Current trends in medical education affecting allergy and immunology physicians and learners.

Objective To review current and relevant trends in medical education (undergraduate medical education (UME), graduate medical education (GME), and continuing medical education (CME) for the allergy and clinical immunology (A/I) community. Data Sources English-only published literature from the past five years obtained via a PubMed search and Google Scholar searches, in addition to pertinent review articles and relevant textbooks as selected by the authors. Study Selections A total of 62 articles were selected for their relevance to the article's objective. Older references regarding medical education trends were included if they were felt to be essential. Results Competency-based medical education (CBME) is the contextual framework for curriculum, instruction and assessment. Current trends influencing CBME are elearning; interprofessional education (IPE); simulation-based medical education (SBME); diversity, inclusion and equity (DEI); and mentoring. This review clarifies terminology and offers examples of the potential impact of these trends within the A/I educational community. The development of knowledge and skills related to these topics can be achieved through formal faculty development, mentoring, and self-directed, asynchronous instruction. Conclusion Medical education continues to evolve as healthcare adapts to meet the changing needs of the healthcare system and our patients. A/I physicians should be aware of current trends as these trends impact their roles as instructors and life-long learners.