IMPACT OF CURRENT SETUP OF CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) AMONG THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Journal Title: Baqai Journal of Health Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
This study has been performed to evaluate the effectiveness of the continuing medical education (CME) program in upgrading knowledge and professional skills of attending doctors. An analysis of 12 seminars from March 2014 to November 2015 was conducted. Each time pre-seminar and post-seminar tests were carried out that contain multiple choice questions (MCQs). Changes in scores were analyzed to study the impact of the seminars on attendees. A total of 900 doctors turned up for the 12 seminars, 400 were the university alumni members and 500 belong from the non-university sector. Senior faculty members and medical students were excluded. 69% of the participants were male and the rest were females. The results indicated that the lectures did not significantly improve the knowledge of most doctors whereas interactive sessions and workshops had a better impact. Most participants attended the CME programs under compulsion to acquire CME hours/points rather than enhancing their knowledge and skills. Studies time off is not institutionalized. On the basis of these findings it is concluded that a different approach is needed if long term goal of obligatory recertification is to be achieved.
Authors and Affiliations
Syed Zafaryab Hussain, Akber Ali Sheikh, Rizwanul Hasan
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