A response to the interdisciplinary continuing education dilemma

Area of Science:

• Health Professions Education
• Continuing Education
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Background:

• Continuing health educators face challenges due to limited interdisciplinary activities and collaboration mechanisms.
• The Virginia Association for Continuing Education in the Health Professions (VACEHP) was established to address these concerns.
• VACEHP aims to meet the needs of continuing education planners in health fields.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide background on the origin of VACEHP.
• To detail the methodology and findings of a Delphi study.
• To assess the needs of VACEHP's membership.

Main Methods:

• A Delphi study was conducted.
• The study focused on assessing the needs of VACEHP members.
• Findings will inform the development of a statewide network.

Main Results:

• The study identified key needs within the VACEHP membership.
• Results will guide VACEHP's strategic direction.
• Data supports the creation of a statewide interdisciplinary network.

Conclusions:

• VACEHP is actively working to improve interdisciplinary continuing education.
• The Delphi study provided valuable insights for network development.
• The findings will shape future collaborative efforts in health professions education.