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Malaysian private general practitioners' views and experiences on continuous professional development: A qualitative
N Abdul Samad1, A Md Zain2, R Osman3
1Department of Family Medicine, Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences.
Malaysian general practitioners (GPs) see value in continuous professional development (CPD) for career growth and patient care. They desire relevant content and peer support, but raise concerns about program validity and effective monitoring for mandatory CPD.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Primary Care Practice
- Professional Development
Background:
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is crucial for medical practitioners.
- Malaysia aims to enhance professional practice quality through mandatory CPD for doctors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore private general practitioners' (GPs) views on CPD.
- To understand GPs' experiences and needs regarding CPD programs in primary care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative methodology utilizing semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions.
- Data collected from private GPs in an urban Malaysian setting (2012).
- Thematic analysis of transcribed interview and focus group data.
Main Results:
- GPs engage in diverse CPD activities for medical updates, patient care, and financial benefits.
- Conferences, lectures, and online resources are common CPD methods.
- Concerns exist regarding the validity and relevance of some CPD programs, especially industry-sponsored ones.
Conclusions:
- Peer support and relevant CPD content can enhance GP participation.
- Effective regulatory measures are needed to monitor CPD activities and address implementation concerns.
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