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December 8, 2025Blood

Utilizing the complete blood count (CBC) and blood smear analysis to improve pediatric residents' skills and knowledge in hematology

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DGDavid GassCMChad M. McCall

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Overview

Curriculum improves self-perception and interpretation skills in pediatric residents, indicating better hematology training.

Key Points

  • To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a hematology curriculum for pediatric residents.
  • Implemented a curriculum focusing on Complete Blood Count and blood smear interpretation.
  • Conducted a two-year investigation with twenty-four residents undergoing a one-month rotation.
  • Utilized pre- and post-tests with Likert scale and multiple-choice questions to evaluate knowledge and self-perception.
  • 88% of residents completed all components of the curriculum.
  • Average 8% improvement in hematology knowledge scores from pre- to post-test.
  • Significant increases in residents' self-perception of skills, especially in managing neutropenia and identifying blood smear abnormalities.

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Gass et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f5d4fa91c937236dc48https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-8214
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