Testimonials
The first twelve Haemophilia Academy courses took place at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, UK, each October/November from 2008 to 2019. During 2020, the Academy went virtual due to the uncertainty with COVID-19 and was a success.
The events were an enormous success, with participants rating the overall course content as 3.96/4 in both 2013 and 2014 and 4/4 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2020, the participants rated the overall course content as 4.86/5.
Measurable success
Participants completed evaluation forms at the end of each course day to assess the quality of sessions, how well the learning objectives were met and to what extent their learnings will change their clinical practice.
Quantitative and qualitative feedback from participants was extremely encouraging:
2020
“Thank you for a fantastic course, I am sad that it's ended. I've learnt so much and it's also made me question things and interrogate my knowledge. Thank you so so so much”
“Thanks for an incredible experience! So much learning and so glad to "meet" everyone virtually. Loved learning from the lecturers and fellow participants!”
2019
“Before this academy, I thought about only my country but now I could get a global view. Now I hope that my knowledge and my research can be helpful for the patients all over the world.”
“This has consolidated my current knowledge to make me feel more confident in day-to-day management. It has also given me new knowledge and a greater understanding of haemophilia and bleeding disorders. Finally, I have a greater understanding of novel therapies, gene therapy and how the future might look”
2018
“I came to expand my knowledge, learn from experts, and form relationships with colleagues from around the world and all of these things happened and exceeded my expectations. This was truly a once in a life opportunity and I have gained so much!”
“This has exceeded my expectations. Great tutors and great course environment.”
2017
“This is the best course I have attended in the 16 years since I graduated from university.”
“Thank you for the opportunity to attend this academy. Very well organized. Excellent lectures, great networking and passionate, interactive colleagues.”
2016
“I feel very privileged to have been a part of such a fascinating and high quality course.”
“Comprehensive, intensive but a huge amount of fun and a lovely atmosphere. Structure and organisation uncompromised!”
2015
“The Haemophilia Academy was absolutely fantastic for me. A lot of great experiences in managing patients with bleeding disorders and discussing with experts.”
“Overall the content was excellent and the faculty delivered superb lectures and were sensitive to different experience levels and knowledge within the group. I think that this level of attention is key to the overall ‘ethics’ and feeling of the academy. Thank you so much for the opportunity.”
2014
“The content was very well chosen. The contents reflected a wide range of haemophilia areas, and several new data (for me) was presented. Very well organised. Excellent faculty.”
“All are good comments – is a great experience and a big opportunity to share experience with people of the world and with the professors and love the workshops - very interactive.”