From Didactics to Disasters: Unveiling CBRNE and Counter-Terrorism Medicine Training in US Medical Schools

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• Joshua Lane; Derrick Tin; Ameena Ali; Gregory Ciottone
PMID: 38651351DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x24000335

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The article discusses the increasing threat of CBRNe terrorist attacks and the importance of rapid and effective medical responses. It highlights the need for medical counter-measures training early in physician education across all specialties. The study examined US medical school curriculums and found that only 9.8% offered content related to CBRNe and terrorist counter-measures, despite legislative calls for prioritizing this education post-9/11. The conclusion emphasizes the need to enhance education on CBRNe events starting in medical school to better prepare all physicians for future attacks, regardless of their specialty. Key terms include CBRN, CBRNe, counter-terrorism medicine, medical education, and terror medicine.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Biological Warfare; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medicine; Explosions; Nuclear Warfare; Radiation Injuries; Chemical Terrorism

Institutions: Mercer University; Augusta University; Emory University; Capital Medical University; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Harvard Medical School

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