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Lifelong learning and self-assessment is relevant to emergency physicians
James H Jones1, Rebecca Smith-Coggins, J Mark Meredith
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University, School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|August 14, 2013
Summary
The American Board of Emergency Medicine Lifelong Learning and Self-assessment (LLSA) is relevant to emergency medicine practice. This MOC program component provides new knowledge that can modify physicians' clinical practices.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Physician Self-Assessment
Background:
- The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program includes a Lifelong Learning and Self-assessment (LLSA) component.
- Since 2011, an optional continuing medical education (CME) activity has been available for the LLSA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the relevance of LLSA readings to clinical practice.
- To assess the extent to which knowledge gained from the LLSA activity influences physician clinical care.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to physicians participating in the 2011 LLSA CME activity.
- The survey used a 5-point Likert scale to assess reading relevancy and impact on clinical practice.
- Descriptive analyses were performed on the survey data.
Main Results:
- Of 2841 physicians taking the LLSA test, 1354 (47.7%) participated in the CME activity.
- Nearly 98% of participants found LLSA readings relevant to their clinical practice.
- Over 91% of participants believed the LLSA provided information likely to change their clinical practices.
Conclusions:
- The LLSA component of the ABEM MOC program is highly relevant to Emergency Medicine practice.
- The program effectively imparts new knowledge to physicians.
- A significant portion of physicians report that the LLSA influences their clinical practice decisions.
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