Myeloma Academy™ launches during Myeloma Awareness Week

Myeloma UK today launched the Myeloma Academy, an innovative online educational resource for healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in the treatment and care of myeloma patients.

The Academy aims to improve patient treatment and care by providing HCPs with knowledge of the latest advances in myeloma research and clinical practice, as well as tools to understand the holistic care needs of patients and to navigate the changing health policy environment.

Dr Alastair Smith, Consultant Haematologist at Southampton General Hospital, welcomes the launch of the Academy:

“To continue the improvements in myeloma management seen over the past decade and provide myeloma patients with the very best care and support, it is fundamental that clinicians are in a position to easily keep up with the pace of change. Making all the relevant information accessible through the Myeloma Academy is a simple, practical and excellent development”.

The free, online programme contains designated materials for both hospital doctors and nurses, offering a series of relevant and tailored learning opportunities designed to fit around busy schedules. In the second phase the Academy will be rolled out to General Practitioners and Allied Healthcare Professionals.

Professional development is provided through CPD-accredited resources, including video tutorials and interactive challenging cases. The Academy also contains a comprehensive library of key clinical guidelines and published papers, and information on upcoming events, conferences and latest news.

Eric Low, Myeloma UK Chief Executive commented:

“The Myeloma Academy will be a fantastic educational resource. Its online format makes it very accessible and easy to keep up with the pace of change in myeloma. Incorporating the holistic needs of patients as well as policy issues into the educational paradigm is a novel approach but one we believe will bring significant benefits to patient outcomes. I encourage all healthcare professionals involved in myeloma to sign up today by visiting www.myeloma-academy.org.uk”.

Launched during the annual Myeloma Awareness Week (June 21-28), the Myeloma Academy will be showcased at the House of Commons today, during a Parliamentary reception hosted by John Baron MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer.