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Continuing medical education.

J C Cain

    JAMA
    |September 14, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Continuing medical education (CME) should prioritize exposure to current knowledge over recall. Open-book exams are recommended to ensure physicians access and learn acceptable medical practices for improved patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Physician Competence
    • Continuing Professional Development

    Background:

    • Continuing medical education (CME) is essential for maintaining physician knowledge and competence.
    • Current CME assessment methods may not adequately ensure the application of up-to-date medical information.
    • Physician licensure does not always reflect current knowledge levels across all specialties.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of different assessment methods in Continuing Medical Education.
    • To advocate for assessment strategies that promote exposure to current medical knowledge.
    • To propose improvements in CME to enhance physician competence and patient care.

    Main Methods:

    • The study critically reviews existing approaches to CME assessment.
    • It contrasts knowledge recall examinations with open-book assessment formats.
    • The analysis considers the implications of unrestricted physician licenses for CME requirements.

    Main Results:

    • Knowledge recall in CME does not guarantee competence.
    • Exposure to current and acceptable medical knowledge is crucial for effective practice.
    • Open-book examinations facilitate access to up-to-date medical information.

    Conclusions:

    • Continuing medical education assessment should focus on knowledge acquisition and application, not rote memorization.
    • Open-book examinations are a practical method to ensure physicians engage with current medical standards.
    • CME reforms are needed to better align with the goal of maintaining high standards of medical care for all patients.

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