**3.2.7 Clinical and research training programs**

We believe that the lack of training programs in clinical hematology in the developing countries is contributing to the problem of misdiagnosing and under-diagnosing of DVT. Unlike the Western countries, such training programs are limited to the medical schools which may not meet the need of any country to well-trained hematologists. It is important that special emphasis on undergraduate medical education, by inclusion of management and prevention strategies in the medical curriculum, will increase the early reporting of DVT by different medical specialists. On the other hand, training programs should be developed to train the allied health professionals (e.g. nurses, technicians etc…) on aiding the clinicians in diagnosing DVT. Establishing a strong research infrastructure in terms of highly trained and qualified fulltime research personnel, research facilities and budgets will help to bridge the knowledge gaps in DVT in developing countries.
