A Changing Landscape for Lifelong Learning in Health Globally

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Lifelong Learning
• Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

• The landscape of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is rapidly evolving.
• Effective CPD is crucial for maintaining and enhancing healthcare professional competence.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the evolution of CPD through a global medical education webinar.
• To consider diverse perspectives on CPD, including learners, educators, providers, and regulators.

Main Methods:

• A live webinar convened by the CPD Special Interest Group of the Association for Medical Education in Europe.
• Discussions focused on the roles of key stakeholders in the CPD process.

Main Results:

• The evolving nature of CPD demands specific actions from all stakeholders for facilitated change.
• Successful implementation requires a collaborative approach integrating learner agency, educator leadership, and provider initiatives.

Conclusions:

• Enhancing CPD delivery to achieve competency outcomes-based learning is essential for healthcare professionals.
• Meaningful practice change in healthcare delivery depends on the synergistic efforts of learners, educators, and providers.