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BDJ UCL Eastman CPD programme: an online survey.
M J Faigenblum1, A Eder, C Louca
1Eastman Continuing Professional Development, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, 123 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8WD, UK.
British Dental Journal
|May 25, 2013
Summary
Most dental professionals find the BDJ UCL Eastman Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program valuable. Participants favor enhancing the program
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- The British Dental Journal (BDJ) UCL Eastman Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program is a key resource for dental professionals.
- Assessing participant satisfaction and identifying areas for program enhancement is crucial for maintaining its value.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the perceived value of the BDJ UCL Eastman CPD program for professional development.
- To gauge participant willingness to accept a more robust CPD system, particularly regarding how CPD hours are obtained.
Main Methods:
- An online questionnaire survey was distributed to participants of the BDJ UCL Eastman CPD programme.
- The survey included nine questions, with a deadline of July 31, 2012, for completion.
Main Results:
- A high completion rate (93.2%) was achieved, with 3,070 participants responding.
- The majority (91.1%) found additional learning tools helpful, and 80.1% preferred the ability to resubmit incorrect answers.
- Most participants (69.9%) did not object to a more robust scoring system, and 98% favored the inclusion of core subjects.
Conclusions:
- The BDJ UCL Eastman CPD journal-based verifiable CPD program is a popular method for meeting General Dental Council (GDC) regulations.
- The majority of participants support enhancing the rigor of the CPD program.
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