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Continuing education, recertification, and examination anxiety

E B Feigelson, W Frosch

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |August 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Most psychiatrists surveyed support mandatory continuing education (CE) for relicensure but oppose recertification exams. Younger, board-certified psychiatrists with academic roles were more likely to favor these CE requirements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Psychiatry Practice

    Background:

    • Continuing education is crucial for maintaining medical competency.
    • Psychiatrists' views on relicensure requirements are important for professional standards.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey psychiatrists' opinions on mandatory continuing education (CE) and recertification for relicensure.
    • To identify factors influencing psychiatrists' preferences for relicensure requirements.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire survey was distributed to 645 psychiatrists.
    • Data analysis focused on preferences for mandatory CE and recertification.

    Main Results:

    • A significant majority favored mandatory CE and evidence of completion for relicensure.
    • Most respondents opposed recertification exams, possibly due to examination anxiety.
    • Younger, board-certified psychiatrists with academic appointments were more likely to support CE requirements.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychiatrists value continuing education but resist formal examinations for relicensure.
    • The underrepresentation of private practitioners suggests a need for broader engagement in CE development.
    • Professional organizations like the APA should develop relevant CE opportunities.

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