Videotapes as continuing medical education for physicians in isolated communities

The lack of available and appropriate continuing medical education is a major problem for physicians practicing in isolated communities. This paper describes a pilot project in the use of videotapes as one method of meeting this need. The tapes were well received by the physicians who participated in the project and highly rated as being an effective learning method, appropriate to their practices. Videotapes provide an educational opportunity for physicians working in isolated communities at a relatively low cost and with little disruption of practice or personal life.