Experiencing Medical Education
Location
1049
Format Type
Event
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
January 2018
End Date
January 2018
Abstract
Medical professionals are expected to pursue lifelong education in order to stay abreast of constantly-evolving medical guidelines and procedures. Although states’ licensure requirements vary, Medical Doctors (MDs), Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs), and Physician Assistants (PAs) must obtain 40 hours of continuing medical education (CME) every years in order to remain licensed in the state of Florida (Florida Board of Medicine). Certification requirements with national medical organizations vary, with typical requirements exceeding 40 hours per year (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants). Some have observed that current requirements and delivery methods do not match current adult learning theories. The experience of learners is also absent from literature simply assessing the effectiveness of various methods. A view of medical practitioners’ experience of lifelong learning through the lens of current adult learning theories may shed light on the issue. This qualitative study explored several medical professionals’ experience of CME through the use of semi-structured interviews. Results revealed the following themes: learner interest, the convenience of some delivery methods, and the need to stay up to date with current medical practice.
Experiencing Medical Education
1049
Medical professionals are expected to pursue lifelong education in order to stay abreast of constantly-evolving medical guidelines and procedures. Although states’ licensure requirements vary, Medical Doctors (MDs), Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs), and Physician Assistants (PAs) must obtain 40 hours of continuing medical education (CME) every years in order to remain licensed in the state of Florida (Florida Board of Medicine). Certification requirements with national medical organizations vary, with typical requirements exceeding 40 hours per year (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants). Some have observed that current requirements and delivery methods do not match current adult learning theories. The experience of learners is also absent from literature simply assessing the effectiveness of various methods. A view of medical practitioners’ experience of lifelong learning through the lens of current adult learning theories may shed light on the issue. This qualitative study explored several medical professionals’ experience of CME through the use of semi-structured interviews. Results revealed the following themes: learner interest, the convenience of some delivery methods, and the need to stay up to date with current medical practice.
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