[Stimulation of continuing self education for pediatricians using questions with choice of responses]

During a 15-month period a trial program of continuing self medical education for pediatricians in the province of Quebec was performed by sending out 5 questionnaires, each containing 10 multiple choice questions related to new, controversial, or changing medical subjects. Appropriate responses, relevant references and commentaries, were added to each questionnaire. At the end of the trial period another questionnaire was sent to all pediatricians in order to determine their opinion on the program. The majority gave a favorable response, encouraging its continuation.