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Continuing medical education, needs assessment, and program development: theoretical constructs.

M Aherne1, W Lamble, P Davis

  • 1University of Alberta, 4-34 University Extension Center, Edmonton, AB T6G 2T4.

The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
|April 9, 2001
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Continuing medical education (CME) must evolve beyond traditional models to foster physician learning and performance. This requires adapting program development and needs assessment to address modern accountability demands.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Physician Professional Development
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Continuing medical education (CME) traditionally relies on Ralph Tyler's educational model.
  • Physicians face increasing demands for accountability and responsiveness due to societal, political, economic, and technological shifts.
  • Current CME structures often focus on education delivery rather than facilitating learning for improved competence and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of transformative forces on CME program development and needs assessment.
  • To propose techniques for moving beyond traditional 'felt needs' in CME.
  • To support strategic administrative planning and change management within CME units.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of key change forces impacting physicians.

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  • Review of traditional CME program development and needs assessment approaches.
  • Exploration of alternative techniques for needs assessment and program planning.

    • Main Results:

    • Traditional CME models are insufficient to meet contemporary physician needs.
    • External change forces necessitate a shift in CME culture and structure.
    • New approaches to needs assessment can enable more strategic planning.

    Conclusions:

    • CME must transition from an education delivery model to one that facilitates learning.
    • Adapting needs assessment is crucial for enhancing physician competence and performance.
    • Strategic planning and change management are essential for effective CME transformation.