Testimonials

The first eleven Haemophilia Academy courses took place at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, UK, each October/November from 2008 to 2018.

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 and 2018.

Thank you for the opportunity to attend this academy. Very well organized. Excellent lectures, great networking and passionate, interactive colleagues.

2017 Haemophilia Academy participant

I feel very privileged to have been a part of such a fascinating and high quality course.

2016 Haemophilia Academy participant

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

2019 Haemophilia Academy participant

This is the best course I have attended in the 16 years since I graduated from university.

2017 Haemophilia Academy participant

The size and diversity of the group and tutors allows for fantastic collaboration and discussion.

2018 Haemophilia Academy participant

Thank you for the opportunity to attend this academy. Very well organized. Excellent lectures, great networking and passionate, interactive colleagues.

2017 Haemophilia Academy participant

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:

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Overall rating for course content

3.96/4

4/4

Rating for how well the learning objectives  were met

3.83/4

3.86/4

3.8/4

3.9/4

3.83/4

3.92/4

Extent to which learning from each session will change participants' clinical practice

3.36/4

3.46/4

3.43/4

3.41/4

3.5/4

3.51/4

	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
Overall rating for course content	3.96/4	4/4	4/4	4/4	4/4	4/4
Rating for how well the learning objectives  were met	3.83/4	3.86/4	3.8/4	3.9/4	3.83/4	3.92/4
Extent to which learning from each session will change participants' clinical practice	3.36/4	3.46/4	3.43/4	3.41/4	3.5/4	3.51/4

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Overall rating for course content

Rating for how well the learning objectives  were met

Extent to which learning from each session will change participants' clinical practice

3.96/4

3.83/4

3.36/4

4/4

3.86/4

3.46/4

4/4

3.8/4

3.43/4

4/4

3.9/4

3.41/4

4/4

3.83/4

3.5/4

2020

no quotes!

2019

“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”

“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.”

2018

“The size and diversity of the group and tutors allows for fantastic collaboration and discussion.”

“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!”

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

“Comprehensive, intensive but a huge amount of fun and a lovely atmosphere. Structure and organisation uncompromised!”

“I feel very privileged to have been a part of such a fascinating and high quality course.”

2015

“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.”

“The Haemophilia Academy was absolutely fantastic for me. A lot of great experiences in managing patients with bleeding disorders and discussing with experts.”

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.”