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NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR EFFECTIVE CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICIANS IN GEORGIA
A Undilashvili1, R Beriashvili1, L Khutsishvili1
1Tbilisi State Medical University, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Continuous Professional Development, Georgia.
Georgian Medical News
|March 7, 2020
Summary
Physicians desire personalized continuing medical education (CME) and continuing professional development (CPD) that is practice-relevant and evidence-based. Needs assessments reveal a preference for activities enhancing clinical skills and knowledge dissemination.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Physician Professional Development
Background:
- Continuing medical education (CME) and continuing professional development (CPD) planning should integrate objective data with physician-perceived needs.
- Effective planning requires understanding current physician requirements and preferences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess self-recognized CME/CPD needs among physicians in Georgia.
- To analyze data for discrepancies between perceived needs and actual requirements.
- To develop recommendations for enhancing clinical skills and knowledge dissemination.
Main Methods:
- Online surveys were administered to certified physicians in TSMU University Clinics and affiliated clinics across Georgia.
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis of questionnaire data was performed.
- Physician interviews were conducted in various regions, including the capital.
Main Results:
- Physicians are receptive to practice-relevant, efficient, effective, and personalized CME/CPD activities.
- A strong preference exists for evidence-based, clinical topics directly applicable to practice.
- Opportunities for new skill acquisition are highly valued.
Conclusions:
- Physician-perceived needs align with a demand for personalized, evidence-based CME/CPD.
- Tailoring educational content to clinical practice and skill development is crucial.
- Addressing identified discrepancies can optimize CME/CPD program effectiveness.
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