Medscape's Rare Edition
At Medscape, we are committed to shortening diagnostic journey and enabling the best possible care for people living with a rare disease.
We do this through a vast range of rare disease education and resources, available exclusively to our membership of over 13 million healthcare practitioners.
In the Medscape’s Rare Edition, you’ll find the latest updates on our rare disease projects, partnerships, insights, and innovations that are shaping the future of rare disease education. This page will be regularly updated with all our newsletters, so you can stay informed and engaged.
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The Impact of Rare Disease Education
In 2021, Medscape Education launched the Rare Diseases Learning Center, "Pathways in Rare Disease" This essential resource offers education and tools to empower clinicians in diagnosing and managing rare diseases. Created through global collaborations with leading rare disease organizations, professional societies, and patient advocacy groups, the center provides a rich learning environment.
The significant impact of this initiative is demonstrated by its reach and learners:
(As of July 2025)
365
Activities
2.4m
Learners
552k
Test Takers
A Diagnostic Odyssey
For patients and parents of those living with a rare disease, the diagnostic journey is often long and fraught with hardship.
The moment they receive a diagnosis can be life-changing — that’s why we’re committed to sharing education to Shorten the Journey. Our short video, “A Diagnostic Odyssey,” highlights the anguish often felt, but also the power of diagnosis
Lucy McKay, MD
CEO of Medics4RareDiseases, UK
Expert Voices in Rare Disease
"The creation of this dedicated learning centre is a momentous step forward in the mission to educate medical professionals about rare diseases.
Providing accessible, reliable information about rare diseases is vital to help combat the 'diagnostic odyssey' sadly experienced by so many today.
Medscape is a hugely popular and trusted resource for doctors and its prioritisation of rare disease sends a big signal to the global medical community that rare disease is relevant, and it needs their attention."
Rare Disease Insights & Articles
ARTICLE
Educational needs in diagnosing rare diseases: A multinational, multispecialty clinician survey
Driving Change Together: Partnering with Leading Rare Disease Organizations
