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Continuing medical education: who needs it?

The Laryngoscope

|December 1, 1980

Summary

Continuing medical education (CME) is expanding rapidly, with a 136% increase in otolaryngology courses. Mandatory CME is becoming standard for physician relicensure and society membership to improve public healthcare.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Otolaryngology

Background:

Continuing medical education (CME) is experiencing significant growth.
The number of CME courses in otolaryngology surged by 136% between 1974-75 and 1978-79.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the trend towards mandatory continuing medical education.
To discuss current methods of obtaining CME and suggest improvements.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the growth in CME course offerings.
Review of state medical society and relicensure requirements for CME.

Main Results:

A substantial increase in CME course availability, particularly in otolaryngology.
Growing trend of mandatory CME for medical society membership and state relicensure.

Conclusions:

Mandatory CME is increasingly adopted to ensure physician competency and enhance public healthcare.
Current CME methods require evaluation and potential improvement to meet evolving needs.

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