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Reinhard Griebenow1,2, Craig Campbell3, Graham T McMahon4
1European Board for Accreditation in Cardiology (EBAC), Cologne, Germany.
Journal of European CME
|April 13, 2018
Summary
The Cologne Consensus Conference 2015 defined roles for continuing medical education (CME) and continuing professional development (CPD) providers. This paper proposes a contemporary definition of stakeholder roles in planning, delivering, and evaluating CME/CPD.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- The Cologne Consensus Conference 2015 focused on providers of accredited continuing medical education (CME) and continuing professional development (CPD).
- Stakeholder roles in CME/CPD are crucial for effective program delivery and evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a contemporary definition of the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in CME/CPD.
- To outline the different stages of planning, delivery, and evaluation within CME/CPD.
Main Methods:
- The study is an outcome of the Cologne Consensus Conference 2015.
- Authors were faculty members involved in the conference discussions and consensus-building.
Main Results:
- A contemporary definition of stakeholder roles and responsibilities in CME/CPD is proposed.
- The definition encompasses all stages: planning, delivery, and evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Clear definitions of stakeholder roles are essential for optimizing CME/CPD.
- This framework supports the accreditation and quality improvement of medical education and professional development activities.
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