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[Continuing medical education in pediatrics: maintaining of professional competence with different interactive
R L Thivierge1, J Saintonge, E Rousseau
1Département de pédiatrie, hôpital Sainte-Justine, université de Montréal, Canada.
Pediatrie
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Universities are crucial for maintaining physician competence through continuing medical education (CME). The University of Montreal offers diverse pediatric CME programs for pediatricians and family physicians.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- Pediatric Medicine
Context:
- Universities are responsible for professional competence, including ongoing physician development.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) is essential for maintaining physician expertise.
- The University of Montreal actively supports practicing physicians in pediatrics.
Purpose:
- To outline the University of Montreal's comprehensive Continuing Medical Education (CME) offerings for pediatric care.
- To highlight the variety of collective and individual CME activities provided.
- To emphasize the need-based planning and evaluation of CME programs.
Summary:
- The University of Montreal provides numerous pediatric CME programs for 400 pediatricians and 7,000 family physicians.
- Offerings include biannual conventions, specialized meetings, life support courses, and regional tours.
- Individual CME options feature newsletters, self-assessments, miniresidencies, TV series, and slide-based problem-solving.
Impact:
- Ensures practicing physicians have access to up-to-date pediatric knowledge and skills.
- Supports the maintenance and enhancement of professional competence in pediatric care.
- Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning for healthcare professionals through structured educational initiatives.