Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Continuing medical education

I S Salti1

  • 1American University of Beirut, Lebanon.

Medical Education
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Continuing medical education (CME) requires improvement. Shifting to frequent, work-based, small-group tutorials with objective assessments can enhance CME effectiveness and learner motivation.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Enhancing nonmydriatic color photographs of the retina with monochromatic views and a stereo pair to detect diabetic retinopathy.

Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging : the official journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye·2009
Same author

Uterine tumours are a phenotypic manifestation of the hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumour syndrome.

Journal of internal medicine·2004
Same author

Testicular in vitro conversion of progesterone to testosterone and androstenedione in 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency.

Journal of steroid biochemistry·1982
Same author

Hypopituitarism in a patient with idiopathic hypoparathyroidism.

Canadian Medical Association journal·1982
Same author

Lack of effect of dexamethasone on the in vivo parathyroid hormone mediated generation of adenosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate in rat kidneys.

Journal of endocrinological investigation·1981
Same author

Familial Cushing Disease.

American journal of medical genetics·1981

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Administration

Background:

  • Continuing medical education (CME) is crucial but often ineffective.
  • Traditional CME relies on infrequent, distant courses with unproven cost-effectiveness.
  • Current CME content may not align with learner needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose improvements for continuing medical education (CME).
  • To enhance the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of CME programs.
  • To suggest methods for increasing learner motivation and engagement.

Main Methods:

  • Reshaping CME to include supervised, small-group tutorials with active learner participation.
  • Implementing frequent, less condensed activities at the workplace.
  • Introducing objective assessment mechanisms to measure learner advancement.
  • Exploring incentives for learners and educators.
  • Leveraging computer-assisted teaching and telecommunication.

Main Results:

  • Proposed CME model emphasizes active learning and frequent, accessible sessions.
  • Assessment mechanisms aim to objectively measure desired learner advancement.
  • Incentives and technology integration are suggested for motivation and cost-effectiveness.
  • Industry funding is acceptable with quality control and conflict of interest avoidance.

Conclusions:

  • CME needs significant reform to improve performance and effectiveness.
  • Supervised small-group tutorials and frequent, workplace-based activities are recommended.
  • Objective assessments, incentives, and technology can enhance CME outcomes and reduce costs.

Related Experiment Videos