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024 7 |a 10.1186/s12909-025-07184-w  |2 doi 
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100 1 |a Neculau, Andrea Elena 
245 1 |a Assessing and bridging the gap in vaccinology education: insights from Romanian medical universities 
260 |b Springer Nature B.V.  |c 2025 
513 |a Journal Article 
520 3 |a BackgroundVaccinology education forms a cornerstone of effective public health strategies, particularly in the face of global challenges such as vaccine hesitancy. This study investigates the current state of vaccinology education within Romanian medical universities, compares it against European standards, and identifies potential gaps in the curriculum.MethodsWe created a survey that aimed to determine the prevalence of vaccinology concepts within current curricula and to perform a gap analysis against the desired competency levels recommended by the European Society of Vaccinology.The survey was distributed to faculty heads and independently to students across 14 medical universities in Romania. The survey focused on nine key areas of vaccinology.ResultsOf the fourteen Romanian medical faculties in which we distributed the questionnaire, seven gave at least one reply and three meeting the inclusion criteria based on response rates. The study revealed that while certain areas of vaccinology, such as the historical context of immunization and key aspects of immunology, were well covered, practical aspects of vaccine administration were less emphasized. The survey also revealed a disparity between faculty and student perceptions of the importance of a specialized vaccinology curriculum.ConclusionsThe findings underscore a significant convergence between the current curriculum and desired educational standards yet highlight the need for curricular revisions to address less-covered areas. We advocate for the integration of specialized vaccinology courses at advanced stages of medical education. Aligning educational content with the needs perceived by students and faculty can help optimize the curriculum to better prepare medical professionals for public health challenges. 
651 4 |a Europe 
651 4 |a Bucharest Romania 
651 4 |a Romania 
653 |a Students 
653 |a Teaching methods 
653 |a Curricula 
653 |a Communication 
653 |a Immunization 
653 |a Pediatrics 
653 |a Teachers 
653 |a Medicine 
653 |a Health care 
653 |a Public health 
653 |a Professionals 
653 |a Education 
653 |a Infectious diseases 
653 |a COVID-19 vaccines 
653 |a Epidemiology 
653 |a Medical personnel 
653 |a Immunology 
653 |a Pharmacology 
653 |a Ethics 
653 |a Colleges & universities 
653 |a Drug dosages 
653 |a Tetanus 
653 |a Pharmacy 
653 |a Pandemics 
653 |a Primary care 
653 |a Course Descriptions 
653 |a Physicians 
653 |a Primary Health Care 
653 |a Questionnaires 
653 |a Lecture Method 
653 |a College Faculty 
653 |a Communication (Thought Transfer) 
653 |a Health Promotion 
653 |a Medical Evaluation 
653 |a Medical Services 
653 |a Knowledge Level 
653 |a Professional Education 
653 |a Educational Strategies 
653 |a Response Rates (Questionnaires) 
653 |a Immunization Programs 
653 |a Medical Education 
653 |a Correlation 
653 |a Family (Sociological Unit) 
653 |a Nursing 
653 |a Academic Standards 
700 1 |a Șovăilă, Silvia 
700 1 |a Dumitra, Gindrovel 
700 1 |a Pistol, Adriana 
700 1 |a Rogozea, Liliana 
700 1 |a Lăcătuș, Anca 
773 0 |t BMC Medical Education  |g vol. 25 (2025), p. 1 
786 0 |d ProQuest  |t Healthcare Administration Database 
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