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Computers for the continuing education of practicing physicians.

E P Hoffer

    The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM
    |March 5, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    Physicians can now earn continuing education credits online from home or office using personal computers. This computer-based medical education offers various courses from reputable institutions, but hands-on experience is key to determining suitability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Digital Health
    • Continuing Professional Development

    Background:

    • Personal computers and modems enabled practical computer-based medical education.
    • Online access allows physicians to earn continuing education credits remotely.
    • Diverse courseware is available from medical organizations, schools, and publishers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the emergence and accessibility of computer-based medical education.
    • To highlight the convenience of earning continuing education credits online.
    • To inform physicians about the variety of available online medical courses.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of the development and availability of computer-based medical education platforms.
    • Description of the process for accessing and completing online continuing education courses.
    • Categorization of course providers including national organizations, medical schools, and publishers.

    Main Results:

    • Computer-based medical education is practical due to widespread PC availability and modem access.
    • Continuing education credits are attainable from physicians' homes or offices.
    • A broad spectrum of courses is offered by various medical entities.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer-based medical education offers a convenient method for physicians to fulfill continuing education requirements.
    • The variety of available courses caters to diverse professional needs.
    • Prospective users should engage with courseware directly to assess its fit for their educational style.

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