Requirements for physicians' continuing medical education vary by state.
Physicians who are up-to-date on research and treatment are invaluable to the patients they serve. Physicians are required to maintain their education through continuing medical education courses, which must meet established standards.
History
In 1904, the first council on medical education was created. The first mandatory continuing medical education was established for urology in 1934. By the 1960s, mandatory continuing medical education was widespread. In 1981, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education was established to promote standards of quality.
Purpose
Continuing medical education is designed to improve the quality of care that patients receive, according to the American Academy of Continuing Medical Education. Established standards in medical education help to ensure high-quality instruction.
Requirements
It is the responsibility of accredited providers to ensure they meet current standards of continuing medical education by fulfilling basic requirements. These requirements include a mission statement, learning objectives, disclosure of commercial support and evaluation of the program's effectiveness.
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