TeMPRA: advancing continuing professional development in pediatric rheumatology in Japan
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BACKGROUND: In the context of the global shortage of pediatric rheumatologists, mid-career specialists who can play key roles in regional education, research, and clinical practice have become increasingly important. In Japan, the Team of Mid-career Pediatric Rheumatologists Alliance (TeMPRA) was founded in 2014 to support continuing professional development (CPD) and foster collaboration among mid-career pediatric rheumatologists. The aim of this study was to characterize the current status and future perspectives of the TeMPRA members. METHODS: In 2024, a cross-sectional, web-based survey was conducted among all 37 active members of the TeMPRA across Japan. Data were collected on career trajectories, educational roles, research activities, clinical practices, and international engagement. Categorical variables were compared using appropriate statistical tests, with a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS: Responses were obtained from 35 members (response rate: 95%). Most respondents (71%) were affiliated with university hospitals, and 60% had > 10 years of experience in pediatric rheumatology. Compared with those working in community hospitals, respondents affiliated with university hospitals were significantly more likely to be involved in research activities (50% vs. 0%, P = 0.0261) and global professional contributions (88% vs. 0%, P < 0.0001). Overall, 54% of respondents were engaged in teaching students or early-career pediatric rheumatologists, while 43% were involved in clinical or basic research, most commonly focusing on juvenile idiopathic arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Collectively, respondents were responsible for the care of 1,677 children with pediatric rheumatic diseases. While all respondents reported willingness to contribute to pediatric rheumatology at the regional level, 94% and 71% reported willingness to contribute at the national and global levels, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: This nationwide survey highlights the substantial educational roles, research activities, and clinical practices of mid-career pediatric rheumatologists in Japan and suggests that the TeMPRA framework can serve as a valuable model for supporting CPD and workforce sustainability. Similar alliance-based approaches may be applicable in other countries facing comparable challenges in pediatric rheumatology.
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- Titre Crossref
- TeMPRA: advancing continuing professional development in pediatric rheumatology in Japan
- Date Crossref
- 24/01/2026
- Éditeur
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Type
- journal-article
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Oita University Department of Pediatrics pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Nagasaki University Department of Pediatrics pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Okayama University Hospital Department of Pediatrics pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Yokohama City University Department of Pediatrics pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Kitasato University Department of Pediatrics pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Saitama Children's Medical Center Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Shiga University of Medical Science Clinical Education Center for Physicians pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Shiga University pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Kagoshima University Hospital Department of Pediatrics pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital Department of Pediatrics pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Yamaguchi University Department of Pediatrics pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
Department of Pediatrics — Oita University, Department of Pediatrics — Nagasaki University et Department of Pediatrics — Okayama University Hospital, avec 9 autres affiliations.
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