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To describe the BCM Diploma of Tropical Medicine trainee cohorts and assess trends over a 12-year period.

P-1904. Training the Next Generation of Tropical Medicine Specialists: A 12-Year Analysis of One Center’s Diploma of Tropical Medicine (DTM) Trainee Cohorts

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To describe the BCM Diploma of Tropical Medicine trainee cohorts and assess trends over a 12-year period.
Analyzed de-identified trainee data from 2012-2025
Utilized descriptive statistics to evaluate demographics and course completion
Assessed Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers’ Health exam outcomes.
Evaluated 441 DTM trainees, with an average of 39 trainees per year from 2012-2017
Completion rates increased from 44% to 76-80% from 2022-2024
Diverse demographics with non-White trainees comprising 69% in 2025
CTropMedÒ exam pass rates improved from 70% to 100% from 2021 to 2024

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Descriptive analysis reveals trends in demographics and success rates in tropical medicine trainees, highlighting the importance of mentorship.

Frost et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Descriptive analysis reveals trends in demographics and success rates in tropical medicine trainees, highlighting the importance of mentorship.