February 16, 2024 | CME, Health Education, IME, Journal publications, eLearning, medical journals
Learn how to drive engagement with HCPs through effective CME programs
Being up-to-speed with the latest diagnostic tools, disease management protocols, and innovations in treatment possibilities can provide healthcare professionals (HCPs) with valuable knowledge and the skills and professionalism needed to improve patient care and impact public health. Continuing medical education (CME) allows for this information to be absorbed in an environment that is independent from commercial influence and encourages reflective practice to reach expected outcomes. HCPs attach a lot of importance to the successful completion of CME activities not just because of their role in certification, licensure, or hospital privileges but also owing to the learning opportunities they provide.
CME activities are designed to address professional knowledge or practice gaps. Therefore, authoritative information plays a key role in this process. Although pharmaceutical organizations and medical device companies are major funders of medical education, HCPs may find content sourced from these companies too biased.1-4 Providing core educational content through validated and independent channels can enhance the credibility of CME activities and improve HCP engagement with them.
— David Kempe, Accreditation Manager, US Projects, Wiley
CME is an integral part of each HCP’s career, and designing and providing independent CME activities through validated channels are key to ensuring their efficacy and relevance. Supporting publishers and societies in strategic CME initiatives will allow pharmaceutical organizations and medical device companies to improve the field of education through need-based, independently verified learning activities that provide up-to-date best practices and improve patient care.
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