scholarly journals “Systems-Integrated CME”: The Implementation and Outcomes Imperative for Continuing Medical Education in the Learning Health Care Enterprise

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
David W. Price ◽  
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David A. Davis ◽  
Gary L. Filerman ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Continuing Medical Education

Videoconferencing for Continuing Medical Education: From Pilot Project to Sustained Programme

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Allen ◽  
Joan Sargeant ◽  
Eileen MacDougall ◽  
Michelle Proctor-Simms
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Technical Support ◽  
Faculty Support

Videoconferencing has been used to provide distance education for medical students, physicians and other health-care professionals, such as nurses, physiotherapists and pharmacists. The Dalhousie University Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) has used videoconferencing for CME since a pilot project with four sites in 1995–6. Since that pilot project, videoconferencing activity has steadily increased; in the year 1999–2000, a total of 64 videoconferences were provided for 1059 learners in 37 sites. Videoconferencing has been well accepted by faculty staff and by learners, as it enables them to provide and receive CME without travelling long distances. The key components of the development of the videoconferencing programme include planning, scheduling, faculty support, technical support and evaluation. Evaluation enables the effect of videoconferencing on other CME activities, and costs, to be measured.

scholarly journals Macedonian Medical Association – Seventy Years from Its Establishment, 1945-2015

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 733-739
Author(s):  
Doncho Donev
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Association ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Republic

AIM: To present the phases of development and activities over the 70-year period of existence and work of the Macedonian Medical Association, from its establishment in 1945 to 2015.METHODS: A retrospective study based on available archive materials, encyclopaedias and other sources of information and reviews of the relevant literature, and personal experiences and observations of the author.RESULTS: Macedonian Medical Association was established on August 12, 1945, with science and health educational mission and program. Dr Boris Spirov was elected as the first president of the Association, one of the main initiators and facilitators of activities in health care sector, including the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine in Skopje in March 1947. Over the past 70 years, the Association is the main carrier and has a key role and contribution in continuing medical education, vocational and scientific advancement of medical staff and improvement the dignity and reputation of the medical profession. The journal of the Association Macedonian Medical Review has contributed to spreading and advancement of knowledge and skills of modern medicine, as well as presenting professional and scientific achievements of physicians in the past 70 years. Macedonian Medical Association is a member of the World Medical Association and many other international associations and organisations contributing to international collaboration in education and science and promoting the Republic of Macedonia in Europe and worldwide.CONCLUSION:Macedonian Medical Association over the 70-year period of its existence has been one of the pillars and lighthouse in the healthcare system in the Republic of Macedonia with great contribution to the advancement of medical and related sciences and continuing medical education, strengthening of health services and health care for the population and overall socio-economic development of the Republic of Macedonia during the past 70 years. 

scholarly journals Continuing Medical Education among resident physicians in Abha , Saudi Arabia : Current Practice and Existing Gaps

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safar Alsaleem ◽  
Najwa Almoalwi ◽  
Aesha Farheen Siddiqui. ◽  
Mohammed A Alsaleem ◽  
Awad S Alsamghan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Journal Clubs ◽  
Resident Physicians ◽  
Main Barrier

Abstract Background: Continuing Medical Education (CME) is concerned with the maintenance, improvement, and promotion of the health care and exhausts the physicians’ working life-span. Although international research is extensive, only a dearth of studies exists in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. This study aims to explore CME practices of resident physicians in Abha City, south western Saudi Arabia and the existing gaps.Method: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based descriptive study conducted on residents training in various health-care facilities in Abha city. Results: Three-hundred resident physicians participated in the study (response rate of 75%). Out of them 79,7% (239) reported attending lectures and seminars for their CME needs followed by those who attended case presentations 39.7% (119). Electronic CMEs were used by a minority of residents (n = 24, 8%), and only 27.3% (n = 82,) attended journal clubs. Being busy was the main barrier against self-reading as reported by 70.7% (212) of participants, and by 51.7 % (155) for lectures and seminars, and 41.3% (124) for attending courses. There were no significant differences in satisfaction with CME activities by gender, nationality and training level (p = 0.982, 0.924, and 0.540, respectively). Satisfaction scores with CME activities were variable across different specialties (p = 0.039). The lowest satisfaction scores were among psychiatry residents and the highest was among the restorative dentistry and surgery residents. Workshops and courses were significantly perceived by residents as the most effective method in retention of knowledge, improving attitudes, improving clinical skills, improving managerial skills, and in proving practice behaviors. On the other hand, inter-departmental activities were significantly perceived by residents as most effective in improving academic skills and improving departmental image.Conclusion: The participant physicians favoured contact CME activities. In consistence with global research findings, being busy was the main barrier against CME goals attainment. Participants affirmed that CME activities improved their clinical practice, clinical skills and academic skills. Promotion of online learning in Saudi Arabia. Support of residents with protected time for their CME activities. Encouragement of trainees into further advice about their preference in terms of CME forms to help boost their engagement.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR PEDIATRICIANS

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1973 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-140
Author(s):  
William Gene Klingberg ◽  
John Bailey ◽  
William Reed Bell ◽  
McLemore Birdsong ◽  
Arthur C. Cherry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
American Academy ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽  
Legitimate Concern ◽  
Optimal Health

Recognizing the paramout importance of optimal health care for all children as a legitimate concern of pediatricians and of all society, the American Academy of Pediatrics reiterates its long-standing commitment to pediatric education in its broadest sense including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education. Several approaches to assure the quality of such care, such as peer review, evidence of participation in continuing education activities, and recertification have been suggested by a variety of governmental and other nonprofessional agencies. The Academy believes strongly that such undertakings must remain the responsibility of appropriate medical organizations and that the appropriate organization in all affairs related to the health of children is the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Academy desires, therefore, to assist its members in maintaining and improving their expertise and in preparing them to demonstrate their ability to respond to the demands of a changing society. Recognizing that society will require demonstration of expertise and ability to maintain quality of health care, the Academy has assumed the initiative in developing methods for the determination of competency. Vital to the maintenance of such competency is the level of continuing education. The Academy reaffirms its determination to assist the pediatrician in maintaining and demonstrating his competence.

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